Physicist - Radiation Oncology

About the role

The Medical Physicist is responsible for ensuring the safe and accurate delivery of therapeutic ionizing radiation in collaboration with radiation oncologists and staff.

Responsibilities

• Perform all medical physics tasks
• Maintain regulatory compliance
• Develop and review treatment protocols
• Oversee quality assurance of equipment such as accelerators and brachytherapy devices
• Conduct clinical QA
• Monitor radiation safety
• Manage documentation and inventory of radioactive materials
• Assist in treatment planning
• Support brachytherapy procedures
• Lead physics projects
• Act as Radiation Safety Officer
• Participate in departmental safety and strategic planning meetings

Qualifications

• ABR Certified Specialist in Therapeutic Radiology Physics
• Illinois licensing
• Master’s Degree in Physics or related field
• Relevant work experience

Skills

• Knowledge of radiation therapy techniques
• Knowledge of regulatory standards
• Knowledge of equipment calibration
• Knowledge of safety protocols
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams
• Ability to develop policies
• Ability to perform technical supervision
• Ability to engage in continuous professional growth