Berkshire Health Systems

Radiation Physicist

Berkshire Health Systems • $110K — $130K *
Pittsfield, MA 01201In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Minimum of three years of clinical experience in medical physics in a hospital setting.
  • M.S. or PhD. in Medical Physics required.
  • Preferred completion of a CAMPEP accredited residency program.
  • ABR certification in Therapeutic Radiological Physics or in the process of obtaining it.
  • Strong independent judgment and decision-making skills essential.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills necessary.
  • Solid knowledge of radiation therapy physics and dosimetry.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure the safe and effective delivery of radiation therapy.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care.
  • Provide clinical medical physics support for treatment planning and delivery.
  • Conduct quality assurance and maintain regulatory compliance.
  • Implement and optimize emerging radiation technologies.
  • Perform equipment performance checks and manage radiation safety protocols.

Benefits

  • Access to advanced technology in a collaborative work environment.
  • Opportunity for continued professional development and education.
  • Engagement in multidisciplinary approaches to patient care.
  • Potential for research involvement and contribution to emerging practices.
  • Strong focus on maintaining safety and compliance standards.
Full Job Description
  • DEFINITION/PRIMARY FUNCTIONS
    • The Therapeutic Radiation Physicist is a highly skilled member of the Radiation Oncology team responsible for ensuring the safe, accurate, and effective delivery of radiation therapy. Physicist provides clinical medical physics support for treatment planning, treatment delivery, equipment performance, quality assurance, radiation safety, and the implementation of emerging technologies.

      Working collaboratively with radiation oncologists, dosimetrists, radiation therapists, physicians, nurses, engineers, and other members of the multidisciplinary team, the Therapeutic Radiation Physicist applies advanced knowledge of radiation physics to optimize patient care while maintaining the highest standards of safety and regulatory compliance.
  • POSITION QUALIFICATIONS (Minimum qualifications are required unless stated otherwise.)
    • Experience:
      • Three years of experience in clinical medical physics in a hospital setting.
    • Education and Training:
      • M.S. or PhD. in Medical Physics
      • Completion of the CAMPEP accredited residency program is preferred.
    • License, Certification & Registration:
      • ABR - Certification in Therapeutic Radiological Physics by the American Board of Radiology or Radiation Oncology Physics by the American Board of Medical Physics, or in the process to obtain the certification
    • Other Requirements:
      • Must demonstrate independent judgment and decision-making capabilities.
      • Must possess good verbal and written communication skills.
      • Demonstrated knowledge of radiation therapy physics, dosimetry, treatment planning, radiation safety, and quality assurance.

About Berkshire Health Systems

Berkshire Health Systems is a healthcare organization that provides medical services to residents of Berkshire County, Massachusetts. The organization operates a network of hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare facilities, including Berkshire Medical Center, Fairview Hospital, and the Hillcrest Campus of BMC. Berkshire Health Systems was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. The organization employs more than 4,000 people and serves a population of approximately 130,000.
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Size
4,000 employees
Industry
Healthcare
Founded
1875
* Ladders Estimates

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