Emory University

Radiation Oncology Physicist II- School of Medicine, Radiation Oncology

Emory University • $100K — $130K *
Atlanta, GA 30349In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
1 month ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree or PhD in medical physics with clinical training
  • ABR or equivalent certification required
  • Participation in maintenance of certification if applicable
  • Strong background in clinical radiation physics
  • Experience with various radiation therapy modalities

Responsibilities

  • Assist in all aspects of clinical radiation physics
  • Perform quality assurance including treatment planning for advanced modalities
  • Conduct quality management processes including dose calculations
  • Manage radioactive material and ensure safety protocols
  • Support patient care and medical physics staff education
  • Participate in clinical trials and ongoing research
  • Supervise medical physics and radiation oncology students

Benefits

  • Involvement in innovative radiation therapy modalities
  • Access to clinical trials and research opportunities
  • Opportunity to mentor future medical physics professionals
  • Collaborative environment under direct supervision of experienced physicists
  • Engagement with cutting-edge technology in radiation therapy
Full Job Description
Description

JOB DESCRIPTION:
  • Under the general supervision of the Director of Medical Physics, direct supervision of Radiation Physicist III, and at the direction of the Radiation Oncologists, will assist in all aspects of clinical radiation physics, including quality assurance, radiation safety, treatment planning verification and implementation of new modalities.
  • Performs necessary physics support for all aspects of therapy quality assurance including but not limited to:
    • 3D and IMRT/VMAT (Intensity-Modulated Radiation therapy/Volumetric-Modulated Arc Therapy) treatment planning, HDR (High-Dose Rate), LDR (Low-Dose Rate), IGRT (Image-Guided Radiation Therapy), SRS/SBRT (Stereotactic Radiosurgery/Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy), IORT (Intraoperative Radiation Therapy), TBI (Total Body Irradiation), TSEI (Total Skin Electron Irradiation), DIBH (Deep Inspiration Breath-Hold), Gating, and Gamma Knife®.
    • Assists in quality assurance monitoring, loading and transportation of radioactive material.
    • Performs quality management processes of the department including chart checks, dose calculations, radiation monitoring, and equipment calibrations.
    • Maintains skills to assess and care for patients of all ages and disease sites.
    • Provides support and assistance for other medical physics activities related to patient care and staff education.
    • Participation in clinical trials and on-going research projects.
    • May be involved in the didactic and clinical supervision of medical physics residents, medical physics students, radiation oncology residents, and dosimetry students.
    • Performs related responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
  • A master's degree or PhD in medical physics with the appropriate clinical training.
  • ABR (American Board of Radiology) or equivalent certification is required and participation in MOC (maintenance of certification) if applicable.

NOTE: Position tasks are required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location; working remote is not an option. Emory reserves the right to change this status with notice to employee.

Additional Details

About Emory University

Emory University is a private research university in Atlanta, Georgia. The university was founded in 1836 as Emory College and has since grown into a leading research institution with nine academic divisions. Emory University is known for its liberal arts college, professional schools, and biomedical research. The university has a diverse student body and offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs. Emory University is consistently ranked among the top 25 universities in the United States and is a member of the Association of American Universities.
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Industry
Education, Government & Non-Profit
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