Therapeutic Medical Physicist

Stafford Dayton • Minneapolis, MN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Support a premier Radiation Oncology program at one of the nation’s top VA medical centers. The Minneapolis VA Health Care System (MVAHCS) is a leading VA medical center providing comprehensive care to Veterans across Minnesota and the upper Midwest. The Radiation Oncology Service is accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting body and operates state-of-the-art equipment including Varian TrueBeam linear accelerators, RayStation treatment planning, and ARIA record & verify systems.

Requirements

• M.S. or Ph.D. in Medical Physics or related field
• Board Certified (or board-eligible with 5 years experience or CAMPEP graduate) by ABR, ABMP, or CCPM
• Minimum 2 years continuous experience within the last 3 years
• 2 years performing QA procedures
• 1 year experience with Varian TrueBeam linear accelerators (TG-142)
• 1 year experience with IGRT including Cone Beam CT
• 1 year experience with RayStation TPS and ARIA R&V (2D/3D Conformal, SRS, SRT, SBRT, IMRT/VMAT)
• 1 year IMRT QA experience (MapCheck I/II or equivalent)
• 1 year CT Simulator experience (TG-66)
• Experience with superficial X-ray machines

Responsibilities

• Support the Chief Physicist in all medical physics and dosimetry activities
• Design, optimize, and technically evaluate radiation treatment plans
• Ensure precise and accurate radiation dose delivery
• Maintain radiation protection standards for patients and staff
• Perform daily, monthly, and annual QA procedures
• Provide consultation to Radiation Oncologists and guidance to technical staff
• Assist with complicated simulations and treatment setups
• Contribute to accreditation and compliance with ACR, ASTRO, and AAPM standards

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior