Physicist - Radiation Oncology - Methodist
About the role
Provides comprehensive medical physics support for radiation oncology services, including external beam radiation therapy, brachytherapy, SRS, and SBRT. Supports a highly collaborative, physician-partnered practice environment. Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal regulatory requirements, including IEMA, NRC, ACR, and DNV.
Responsibilities
- Oversees equipment acceptance testing, commissioning, calibration, and ongoing quality assurance.
- Develops, implements, and maintains departmental physics policies, procedures, and QA programs.
- Serves as Department Radiation Safety Officer.
- Serves as a leader in radiation safety, shielding requirements, and radioactive material inventory management.
- Collaborates with radiation oncologists, dosimetrists, and therapists to ensure optimal treatment planning and delivery.
- Participates in departmental quality improvement initiatives, radiation safety meetings, and strategic planning.
- Assists with education, orientation, and technical instruction for staff and students.
- Supports innovation, clinical projects, and program development within radiation oncology.
Requirements
Master’s degree or PhD in Physics or a related field. Certified Specialist in Therapeutic Radiologic Physics (ABR) - required. Licensed Radiologic Technologist - Radiation Therapy (IEMA) - required. Experience in medical physics or a related clinical setting preferred.
Qualifications
Education/Qualifications: Master’s degree or PhD in Physics or a related field. Certified Specialist in Therapeutic Radiologic Physics (ABR) - required. Licensed Radiologic Technologist - Radiation Therapy (IEMA) - required. Experience in medical physics or a related clinical setting preferred.
Skills
Not specified.
Benefits
Not specified.
Pay
$86.01-$147.94/hour.
Schedule
Not specified.