Physicist

About the role

The Cary Cancer Center, established in 2003, provides advanced cancer care in Hannibal, Missouri. The center currently operates with one linear accelerator, an Elekta Infinity, and plans to replace it in 2026. Treatment modalities include 3D, IMRT, SBRT, and IGRT. The center uses Elekta Mosaiq for its record and verify system and a Philips Brilliance Big Bore CT simulator. Treatment planning is done using Raystation.

Responsibilities

• Quality control and radiation safety program management, including equipment calibration
• Treatment planning assistance for the dosimetrist
• Coverage for the Cancer Center in Kirksville, MO upon its opening in Spring 2027

Requirements

• Board certification eligible through ABR or ABMP
• Master's degree in physics

Qualifications

• Experience in radiation therapy physics
• Knowledge of Elekta Mosaiq, Philips Brilliance Big Bore, and Raystation systems

Skills

• Strong knowledge of radiation therapy physics principles
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Inclusive workplace culture
• Flexible work schedule

Pay

Salary range: $120,000 - $150,000 annually

Schedule

Full-time position with flexible hours to accommodate patient needs and center operations