Chief Physicist

Treatment Planning

Treatment Planning: Develop and optimize customized radiation therapy plans (e.g., for cancer patients) using computer modeling to deliver maximum tumor doses while protecting healthy tissue.

Equipment Calibration & QA

Equipment Calibration & QA: Test, calibrate, and maintain highly complex imaging and radiation devices (like Linear Accelerators, CT, and MRI scanners) to ensure peak accuracy and performance.

Radiation Safety

Designs shielding requirements, monitors radiation exposure levels, and enforces safety protocols for patients, staff and the environment.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Requires either a Master's or Ph.D. in Medical Physics or a closely related scientific field.
• Certification: Board certification by organizations such as the American Board of Radiology (ABR) or the American Board of Medical Physics (ABMP).