Radiation Physicist

Asante

$100K — $120K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's or PhD in medical physics or equivalent clinical training required.
  • Knowledgeable in anatomy, physiology, clinical oncology, radiobiology, and radiation safety.
  • Expertise in developing optimal radiation oncology treatment plans.
  • Familiar with healthcare informatics and data management tools.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective information exchange.
  • High level of critical thinking and problem-solving abilities with independent and collaborative working skills.
  • Working knowledge of Oregon radiation safety regulations and principles.

Responsibilities

  • Perform quality assurance and calibration tasks for radiation physics.
  • Contribute to dosimetric treatment planning as per Radiation Oncologist guidance.
  • Assist in developing and implementing new radiation oncology techniques.
  • Provide consultation on medical physics matters to the radiation oncology team.
  • Collaborate with the Supervisor of Radiation Physics on program development.
  • Evaluate and interpret treatment protocols to guide plan development.
  • Manage competing priorities in a clinical setting while focusing on patient care.

Benefits

  • Market-based compensation for hourly and salaried roles.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage within 30 days of hire.
  • Employer-sponsored retirement plan with contribution and match.
  • Generous paid time off (ETO) for employees.
  • Tuition reimbursement and repayment programs for professional development.
  • Additional benefits including life insurance and disability coverage.
Full Job Description
Position Summary

Under the direction of the Supervisor of Radiation Physics, the Staff Radiation Physicist will perform Medical Physics quality assurance, calibration and consultation tasks, as well as contribute to the production of dosimetric treatment plans as prescribed and supervised by the Radiation Oncologist. It is expected that the Staff Physicist will contribute to Radiation Oncology program development and implementation as needed to bring new radiation oncology treatment techniques and modalities into our clinical practice.

Qualifications

Education

  • Master's degree or PhD in medical physics, or the equivalent with the appropriate clinical training, is required.


Required Experience / Skills / Abilities

  • Knowledgeable in the areas of anatomy, physiology, clinical oncology, radiobiology, radiation physics, and radiation safety.
  • Expertise in the technical aspects of radiation oncology and medical physics to develop optimal treatment plans.
  • Knowledgeable in health care informatics-including the resources, devices, and methods to acquire, store and retrieve data. These tools include computers as well as clinical guidelines, current medical terminology, information and communication systems.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills to facilitate the exchange of information with patients, family members, the radiation oncology treatment team as well as outside entities.
  • A high level of critical thinking and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently, but in collaboration with the Radiation Oncologist and Supervisor, Radiation Physics.
  • Working knowledge of radiation safety principles and practices as well as current rules and regulations of the State of Oregon.
  • Ability to interpret criteria and develop treatment plans as defined by relevant treatment protocols.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills; the ability to prioritize competing demands; and the ability to focus in a distracting environment.
  • Ability to read and comprehend written instructions, correspondence, memorandums, and medical records.


Preferred Experience / Skills / Abilities

  • 2 years professional experience performing Radiation Oncology treatment planning.
  • Experience planning SBRT, VMAT and TomoTherapy treatment planning & administration.
  • Specialized training in dosimetric techniques and physics of treatment planning and calibration of Linacs, including TomoTherapy.
  • Strong computer skills at a user level as well as an aptitude for learning new computer software and systems including treatment planning, secondary dose calculation, image fusion/contouring, quality assurance packages and record and verify systems, as commonly encountered in Radiation Oncology practice.


Preferred Certifications

  • MHP: Medical Health Physics Certification.
  • MP: Medical Physics Certification.
  • ABR (American Board of Radiology) or equivalent certification and participation in MOC (maintenance of certification), if applicable.
Total Rewards

We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to support your well-being and professional growth, including:

  • Competitive Pay: Hourly and salaried positions earn market-based compensation.
  • Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision coverage for part-time and above employees and their eligible dependents beginning within 30 days of hire.
  • Retirement Savings: Employer-sponsored retirement plan with company contribution and match.
  • Paid Time Off: Generous ETO for part-time and above employees.
  • Professional Development: Continue to enhance your education through our tuition reimbursement and tuition repayment program
  • Additional Benefits: Life insurance, disability coverage, and employee assistance programs.


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