Medical Physicist - Radiation Oncology - Chicago-28022

Radiation Therapy

• Weekly chart review
• Verify and calculate treatment times
• Verify and calculate dose distributions
• Perform periodic QA measurements on treatment machines and simulators
• Participate in reviewing department policies and procedures

Treatment Planning Consultation

• Provides physics input in planning patients’ radiation therapy
• Provides dose estimates for various treatment geometry options

Radiation Safety

• Assure safe operation of radiation equipment
• Assure compliance with regulatory guidelines
• Participate in radiation safety site planning

Data Acquisition/Management

• Acquire and analyze dosimetry data required for radiation dose calculations
• Commissioning of new machines and procedures
• Maintain and update dosimetry data

Research/Development

• Work on projects that will enhance the quality and capability of our physics program
• Participate in the graduate and residency education programs

Pay

$190,000 - $230,000

Schedule

8 Hr Therapy