Radiation Therapy Physicist- 2026-24882

About the role

This position is for a Radiation Oncology Physicist at Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi, Mississippi. The role involves providing clinical expertise with regard to the purchase of new radiation therapy treatment related equipment and upgrades of existing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical expertise for acceptance testing, commissioning, calibration, and periodic quality assurance of radiation therapy equipment.
• Measure and analyze beam data for the treatment machines and assure that beam and source data are correctly entered into the treatment planning system and that beam data is tabulated in a form that is usable by the radiation therapists, dosimetrists, and radiation oncologists.
• Work with other members of the treatment planning team to establish treatment planning and delivery procedures.
• Perform and direct the determination of radiation dose distributions for patients undergoing treatment.
• Ensure accuracy of the plans, dosimetry calculations, dose totals, and their documentation in patient's charts.
• Ensure the function and the operation of the following technologies: Virtual Wedge, Electronic Portal Imaging Devices (EPID), Digital Reconstructed Radiographs, Virtual Simulation, and Multileaf Collimation, Tomotherapy, Stereotactic Radiation therapy and High Dose Rate Brachytherapy.
• Meet radiation monitoring, quality assurance, and safety requirements to ensure compliance with licensure requirements, hospital radiation safety regulations, and national standards of performance.
• Direct the Radiation Oncology Physics program.
• Act as a system administrator for the Radiation Oncology Information system.

Requirements

• BLS Medical Physicist (Radiation Oncology Physicist) certified by the American Board of Radiology (ABR) in Therapeutic Medical Physics and enrolled in the ABR Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program.
• A minimum of a Master degree in Physics and be Board Certified by the American Board of Radiology (ABR) for Therapeutic Medical Physics.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate should have a structured work schedule, be available for a 40-hour a week work schedule, and be available Monday through Friday from 0700-1700.

Skills

Knowledge of radiation therapy equipment, clinical expertise, and ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team are essential skills for this role.

Benefits

N/A

Pay

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Schedule

M-F 0700-1700

Company Overview

Spectrum Healthcare Resources utilizes over thirty-five years of experience providing optimal solutions for federal agencies that are both innovative and cost-effective. We hold ourselves to the highest standard to ensure successful outcomes for the facilities and healthcare professionals we serve. As a Joint Commission Certified Healthcare Resource, dependability and service are the driving forces of our mission.

EEO/Disability/Veterans

Spectrum Healthcare Resources is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other protected characteristic.