Physicist

University Hospitals•Cleveland, OH

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

A medical Physicist within the department of Radiation Oncology is responsible for calibrating and maintaining radiation therapy equipment and conducting quality assurance tests to ensure accurate and safe dose delivery. The Physicist collaborates with radiation oncologists, dosimetrists, and radiation therapists to develop and optimize individualized treatment plans using advanced techniques such as volumetric-modulated radiation therapy (VMAT), image-guided radiation therapy (IGRT), and adaptive radiotherapy. The Physicist performs rigorous quality assurance procedures to verify equipment performance and treatment accuracy, ensuring radiation safety and compliance with guidelines from the Ohio Department of Health (ODH). Additionally, the Physicist's role involves contributing to clinical research, developing innovative treatment protocols and provides education and training to medical residents, physics residents, dosimetrists, radiation therapists, radiation oncology students and other healthcare professionals in medical physics principles and practices.

Requirements

Master of Science in Medical Physics in the physical or related sciences (Required) or Doctorate Degree PhD in Medical Physics, Physics, Engineering or applied sciences (Required)
2+ years Clinical experience in radiation oncology physics including clinical physics residency (Required)
Radiation Therapy: Knowledge of treatment planning, dose calculation, and delivery methods such as IMRT, SBRT, and brachytherapy (Required proficiency)
Equipment Calibration and Maintenance: Ability to calibrate and maintain medical equipment to ensure accurate and safe operation (Required proficiency)
Quality Assurance (QA): Conducting regular quality assurance tests to ensure equipment and procedures meet established standards and safety regulations (Required proficiency)
Medical Imaging: Knowledge of various imaging modalities like X-ray, CT, MRI, and PET, including image analysis and interpretation for radiation therapy purposes. Ability to perform image fusion (Required proficiency)
Software Proficiency: Familiarity with specialized software for treatment planning (e.g., RayStation, Eclipse), image processing (e.g., MIM), second check software (e.g. RadCalc, Mobius, MU Check) and data analysis (Required proficiency)
Clinical Protocols: Ability to develop and implement clinical protocols and procedures to optimize patient care (Required proficiency)
Procedures: Ability to develop and write policies and procedures, in collaboration with other Radiation Oncology team members (Required proficiency)
Capable of working independently and as a team in a clinical environment (Required proficiency)
Strong attention to detail, adaptability, analytical thinking, and teamwork oriented (Required proficiency)
American Board of Radiology (ABR) - Certification in Therapeutic Medical Physics (Required Upon Hire)

Nice To Haves

Certified Radiation Expert (CRE) (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Collaborates with radiation oncologists, dosimetrists, and radiation therapists to design effective treatment strategies.
Develops and implements advanced radiation therapy techniques, such as intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT), and adaptive radiotherapy.
Verifies the accuracy of treatment delivery through patient-specific quality assurance processes.
Ensures the safety of patients and staff by monitoring radiation levels and implementing safety protocols.
Performs routine quality assurance checks on radiation therapy equipment, such as linear accelerators and brachytherapy sources, to ensure accurate dose delivery.
Calibrates radiation therapy equipment and machines to maintain consistent and precise treatment.
Provides education and training to medical residents, physics residents, dosimetrists, radiation therapists, radiation oncology students and other healthcare professionals in medical physics principles and practices.
Provides ongoing education and support to clinical staff on the safe and effective use of radiation.
Participates in departmental and institutional committees and meetings, as required.
Ensures compliance with regulations and standards set by agencies such as the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and local health departments such as Ohio Department of Health (ODH).
Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all policies and standards.
Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.