Medical Physicist - Radiation

Job Description

The START Center is growing and offers premier Cancer Care with leading doctors, advanced diagnostics, and cutting-edge therapies. We provide competitive wages, benefits, and yearly bonus opportunities in an innovative environment that impacts lives.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Performs calibration checks, safety surveys, and acceptance testing of linear accelerators and other radiation sources to ensure correct and consistent results or outputs are achieved.
• Develops, supervises, and maintains quality assurance programs throughout radiation therapy.
• Consults with radiation oncologists and staff concerning patient treatments and radiation safety.
• Trains and advises technical staff on new equipment and protocols.
• Lectures and trains other health professionals.
• Responds to problems, provides advice, and technical assistance as needed.
• Researches new equipment developments and techniques, assessing their impact on existing clinical practices.
• Updates knowledge of health and safety legislation and procedures.

Qualifications

• Minimum of MS required in Radiation Therapeutic Medical Physics.
• At least 6 months of experience related to duties and responsibilities specified herein.
• Board certified as Medical Physicist (ABR, ABM, or equivalent) preferred.
• Texas State License in Therapeutic Medical Physics required.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Skilled in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures, formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures.
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of current radiation therapy principles, methods, procedures, and techniques.
• Knowledge and understanding of the operational characteristics, usage, and safety parameters of a comprehensive range of radiation therapy equipment and facilities.
• Ability to supervise and train staff, including organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments.
• Ability to develop and present educational programs and/or workshops.
• Broad product knowledge in area of specialty and ability to develop purchasing specifications.