Physicist - Radiation Oncology

About the role

Provides comprehensive medical physics support for four hospital units at Carle Health in Urbana: Carle Cancer Institute - Radiation Oncology, Interventional Radiology, and Radiation Safety.

Responsibilities

• Oversees quality control for three linear accelerators
• Safeguards external beam radiation therapy and clinical quality assurance
• Supports physics support for Y-90 radioembolization for patients with liver metastases
• Partners with the Radiation Safety Officer on hospital-wide radiation safety programs
• Monitors staff radiation safety practices, dose monitoring, and compliance
• Ensures proper licensing and Authorized User (AU) requirements under Illinois regulations
• Performs radiation measurements, data analysis, and quality assurance on therapeutic and diagnostic radiation equipment
• Verifies dosimetry calculations and supports radiation therapy treatment planning
• Conducts radiation safety surveys and QA activities to meet ACR certification requirements
• Maintains, schedules, and provides oversight for the Radiation Safety Committee, including documentation and meeting minutes
• Collaborates with physicians and clinical teams to ensure appropriate treatment guidelines are utilized and monitored
• Supports continuous quality improvement, regulatory readiness, and safe clinical operations

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Physics or a related field
• Registered Therapeutic Radiation Physicist - IEMAC
• Certified Specialist in Therapeutic Radiologic Physics (ABR)
• Must meet all requirements outlined in Title 32 Energy Chapter II (IEMA - Radiation)
• 1+ year of experience in medical physics or a related clinical setting
• Demonstrated ability to perform and analyze precise radiation measurements on therapeutic and diagnostic x-ray equipment

Qualifications

• Education: Master’s degree in Physics or a related field
• Experience: 1+ years of experience in medical physics or a related clinical setting
• License/Certification: Registered Therapeutic Radiation Physicist - IEMAC, Certified Specialist in Therapeutic Radiologic Physics (ABR)

Skills

Knowledge of medical physics principles, techniques, and equipment; proficiency in radiation measurement and dosimetry; strong analytical and problem-solving skills; excellent communication and collaboration abilities; familiarity with regulatory requirements and standards.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

Pay

$89.05-$153.11/hour

Schedule

Nightly shifts