Radiation Physicist

About the Role

Under the direction of the Supervisor of Radiation Physics, the Staff Radiation Physicist will perform Medical Physics quality assurance, calibration, and consultation tasks, as well as contribute to the production of dosimetric treatment plans as prescribed and supervised by the Radiation Oncologist. The Staff Physicist will contribute to Radiation Oncology program development and implementation to bring new radiation oncology treatment techniques and modalities into clinical practice.

Responsibilities

• Perform Medical Physics quality assurance and calibration tasks.
• Contribute to the production of dosimetric treatment plans under the supervision of the Radiation Oncologist.
• Provide consultation on medical physics-related matters.
• Develop and implement new radiation oncology treatment techniques and modalities.
• Interpret criteria and develop treatment plans as defined by relevant treatment protocols.
• Apply knowledge of radiation safety principles and practices, adhering to current rules and regulations of the State of Oregon.

Qualifications

Master's degree or PhD in medical physics, or equivalent with appropriate clinical training, is required.

Skills

• Knowledgeable in anatomy, physiology, clinical oncology, radiobiology, radiation physics, and radiation safety.
• Expertise in the technical aspects of radiation oncology and medical physics to develop optimal treatment plans.
• Knowledgeable in health care informatics, including resources, devices, and methods to acquire, store, and retrieve data.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills to facilitate information exchange with patients, family members, the radiation oncology team, and external entities.
• High level of critical thinking and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize competing demands.
• Ability to read and comprehend written instructions, correspondence, memorandums, and medical records.

Preferred Experience & Skills

• 2 years of professional experience performing Radiation Oncology treatment planning.
• Experience planning SBRT, VMAT, and TomoTherapy treatment planning & administration.
• Specialized training in dosimetric techniques and physics of treatment planning and calibration of Linacs, including TomoTherapy.
• Strong computer skills and aptitude for learning new software and systems, including treatment planning, secondary dose calculation, image fusion/contouring, quality assurance packages, and record and verify systems.

Preferred Certifications

• Medical Health Physics Certification (MHP).
• Medical Physics Certification (MP).
• American Board of Radiology (ABR) or equivalent certification, with participation in Maintenance of Certification (MOC), if applicable.

Benefits

• Competitive, market-based pay for hourly and salaried positions.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for part-time and above employees and their eligible dependents, beginning within 30 days of hire.
• Employer-sponsored retirement plan with company contribution and match.
• Generous paid time off (ETO) for part-time and above employees.
• Professional development through tuition reimbursement and tuition repayment programs.
• Life insurance, disability coverage, and employee assistance programs.