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)
Central Care Cancer Center has an immediate opportunity for a full-time board certified or board eligible Medical Physicist.
Central Care physicists are responsible for ensuring and overseeing the highest standards of care through physics services. Modalities include, but are not limited to external beam, SRS/SBRT, and HDR.
Our departments treat with all Varian equipment and technology, including the TrueBeam, Trilogy, GammaMed iX HDR unit, Eclipse with Brachy Vision, and ARIA V15 EMR, plus HDR.
The right candidate needs to have experience in HDR.
Travel required between the clinic locations to assist with weekly treatment planning, monthly QA, annual QA as well as PTO and CME coverage. Occasionally, additional travel may be required to participate in physicist peer review activities and/or extended coverage situations.
Job Type: Full-time
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Work Location: In person