Physicist - Radiation Oncology, Cancer Center (Staten Island)

North Shore Bank

• $233K — $280K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in physics or engineering required.
  • Completed training/residency in a medical physics program or equivalent.
  • NYS Medical Physicist License or Limited Permit required.
  • Strong communication and computer skills essential.
  • ABR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Perform daily clinical physics tasks like treatment planning and dosimetry.
  • Collaborate with oncologists on complex treatment planning.
  • Ensure compliance with physics QA standards and safety regulations.
  • Conduct weekly patient chart reviews and equipment quality checks.
  • Oversee maintenance and calibration of radiation therapy equipment.
  • Provide education and mentorship to students and staff.
  • Engage in departmental teaching for the residency program.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive wellness package focused on physical, mental, and financial health.
  • Generous time-off program available for employees.
  • Access to employee resource groups for peer support.
  • Holistic employee wellness programs covering various aspects of well-being.
  • Extensive resources to enhance overall quality of life for employees and families.
Full Job Description
Position Summary:

Responsible for maintenance of quality assurance program, supervision and review of dosimetrists tasks, review of planning procedures and oversight of the patient planning and treatment process with brachytherapy or external beam radiation therapy. In this key clinical role, you will ensure the safe, precise, and effective delivery of radiation therapy. You will work closely with Radiation Oncologists, Dosimetrists, and Radiation Therapists, supporting one TrueBeam linear accelerator while contributing to the high standards of care upheld across our department. Our department also hosts a CAMPEP-accredited Medical Physics Residency Program, offering opportunities to teach and mentor.

Job Responsibilities:
  • Perform day-to-day clinical physics activities, including treatment planning, simulation, dosimetry, and linear accelerator operations.
  • Collaborate with Radiation Oncologists to design and evaluate complex treatment plans (e.g., 3D/4D planning, IMRT, SBRT).
  • Ensure compliance with all applicable Physics Quality Assurance standards and Radiation Safety regulations.
  • Conduct weekly patient chart reviews, routine QA, and equipment quality control testing.
  • Coordinate maintenance, calibration, and repair of radiation therapy equipment.
  • Provide education through in-service training, lectures, and mentorship of students and staff.
  • Participate in departmental teaching associated with the residency program.
  • Maintain ongoing professional development through continuing education, professional society involvement, and review of current literature.
  • Foster a positive, collaborative environment with staff, patients, and vendors.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Excellent planning, organizational, and mathematical abilities
  • Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills with sound judgment and initiative
  • Ability to work independently within a collaborative clinical environment


Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify you must have a Master's of Science degree in physics or engineering and completion of a training/residency program or a Master's Degree in an accredited Medical Physics program. Required license NYS Med Physicist License (Grace period - NA) or NYS Limited Med Physicist Permit (Grace period - NA)
Well developed communication and computer skills.

Required Licenses: NYS Limited Med Physicist Perm, NYS Med Physicist License

Preferred Qualifications:
Certification (ABR);

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

NYU Langone Health provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.

At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters. Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family.

NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $233,000-$280,000 annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

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