Health Physicist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Doctorate’s degree in Physics, Medical Physics, or another related Biomedical Science.
• Completion of a medical physics residency.
• Eligibility to take the American Board of Radiology (ABR) certification examination.
• Knowledge of applying physics principles to radiation therapy delivery for cancer patients, including charged particle accelerators, x-ray production, and clinical applications.
• Knowledge of leading technical and clinical projects related to equipment and software implementation and upgrades.
• Knowledge of developing and maintaining clinical software to improve workflow efficiency, quality assurance, and treatment accuracy.
• Knowledge of treatment planning systems and site-specific external beam and brachytherapy techniques.
• Knowledge of radiation interactions with matter, dose deposition, and image formation.
• Knowledge of radiation dose calculations and measurements.
• Knowledge of quality management programs for radiation therapy and radiation protection.
• Knowledge of oncology principles, patient anatomy, and radiobiology.
• Ability to read, write legibly, and speak English with professional quality.
• Ability to use computer and software programs necessary for the position and to troubleshoot and calibrate patient care equipment.
• Ability to communicate positively, effectively, and professionally; follow and enforce policies; work calmly and courteously under pressure; lead, supervise, teach, collaborate, and accept direction.
• Ability to think critically, work independently with minimal supervision, perform basic math, manage multiple assignments, problem solve, organize and prioritize workload, recall information accurately, and pay close attention to detail.
• Ability to distinguish colors and smells as necessary for patient care; hear general conversation in person and on the telephone; identify workplace and patient-care sounds; see sufficiently to read screens and documents; and discern temperature variances through touch.
• Be board eligible for certification in therapeutic medical physics by the American Board of Radiology (ABR) or an equivalent board.
• Obtain ABR board certification within 7 years of the hire date as Physicist PhD 1.

Nice To Haves

• Spanish speaking ability is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise clinical physics activities, including treatment planning, quality assurance, and treatment delivery.
• Improve the quality and safety of radiation treatments through research and development activities.
• Provide formal and informal instruction.
• Perform other duties as needed.