Full Job Description
The Radiation Oncology Physicist II uses knowledge of radiation physics, treatment planning techniques and clinical problem-solving skills to assist the Radiation Oncology team of physicians, dosimetrists, therapists and nurses to deliver radiation treatment of maximal quality safety and effectiveness. Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Responsible for performing quality assurance on a monthly, annual, and on-going basis guided by professional recommendations of the AAPM. This includes, but is not limited to linear accelerator, brachytherapy, and treatment planning software QA.
- Performing clinical tasks, such as chart reviews, plan checks, patient specific quality assurance, performing treatment plans for special procedures (SRS/SBRT/HDR), and supervising special procedure treatments and simulations.
- Advising and collaborating with physician and professional colleagues in clinical problem solving and technical troubleshooting.
- Assisting in the decision making, quality assurance development, and ensuring adequate training for new technologies or techniques introduced to the clinic.
- Part of the team that performs acceptance testing and commissioning of new equipment and software.
- Participates in the education of radiation therapy students through didactic and clinical demonstrations.
- Maintains expertise in the latest technologies and techniques in radiation oncology treatments.
Qualifications:
Education:
- Master's or Ph.D. degree in Physics, Medical Physics or closely related field
Licenses/Certifications
- Board Certification in Therapeutic Physics by the American Board of Radiology or equivalent institution
Experience:
- Two (2) years Radiation Oncology Physics experience required
- Recent experience with the Eclipse Treatment Planning System and Mosaiq R&V system preferred, though a transition to Aria is expected in 18 months
- Experience with Varian TrueBeam, Elekta Flexitron and BrainLab Exactrac preferred
