Radiation Physicist ensures the quality of care in the use of radiation-producing sources and imaging equipment and the protection of patients and staff from radiation. Calibrates all radiation therapy equipment, conducts X-ray machine performance surveys, and implements procedures to ensure quality control for electronic imaging devices. Being a Radiation Physicist recommends radiation safety procedures. Informs staff in radiation safety practices. Additionally, Radiation Physicist may require an advanced degree of radiation physics. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. The Radiation Physicist contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. Work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. To be a Radiation Physicist typically requires 4 to 7 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Brookwood Baptist Medical Center:Located in Birmingham, this 588 bed facility provides the following services: Brain & Neuro, Cancer Care, Children's Services, Diagnostics, Digestive Disorders, Ear, Nose & Throat, Emergency, Gynecological Surgery, Heart Care, infertility issues, Interventional Radiology, Maternity, Orthopedics, Pain Management, Psychiatry (one of the largest providers in the State), Pulmonary and Respiratory, Rehabilitation Services, Robotic Surgery, Sleep Center, Surgical Services, Urology, Weight Loss Surgery, Women's Health, Workforce Wellness, and Wound Care.
Job Summary
Quality assurance of the radiation producing apparatus in the Department. Quality assurance of the treatment records of the patients in the Department. Verification and/or validation of the treatment plans. Quality assurance of the brachytherapy program. Participation in the educational programs within the Department. Participation in the research programs within the Department
Job Responsibilities
Quality assurance of the radiation producing apparatus in the Department. Quality assurance of the treatment records of the patients in the Department Verification and/or validation of the treatment plans Quality assurance of the brachytherapy program Participation in the educational programs within the Department Participation in the research programs within the Department. Performs other duties as assigned.
Education
Required: Masters Degree in medical physics, physics, or a closely allied field.
Required: The physicist will have completed a program which included clinical responsibilities in radiation oncology physics.
Certifications
Required: If the physicist is not certified in Therapeutic Radiological Physics by the American Board of Radiology or equivalent, the physicist will begin the certification process as soon as possible
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