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Medical Physicist Radiation Oncology

Medical Physicist Radiation Oncology

CompanyCorewell Health
LocationGrand Rapids, MI, USA, Holland, MI, USA
Salary$Not Provided – $Not Provided
TypeFull-Time
DegreesMaster’s
Experience LevelMid Level

Requirements

  • Master’s Degree in Radiological or Medical Physics Required upon hire
  • Two years of experience as a Therapeutic Medical Physicist in a clinical setting, including machine calibrations and radiation oncology treatment planning and dose calculations
  • CRT – Medical Physics, American Board of Radiology (ABR) or American Board of Medical Physics (ABMP) required within first 3 years

Responsibilities

  • Engaged in the evaluation, delivery, and optimization of therapeutic applications of ionizing radiation
  • Performs radiation safety duties as required for regulatory compliance and safe use of ionizing radiation
  • Performs and oversees calibrations, quality assurance monitoring, acceptance testing and commissioning for all radiation oncology simulation, planning, and treatment equipment
  • Oversees the maintenance and repairs of simulation and radiation treatment units
  • Responsible for releasing these machines for sale, clinical use following service
  • Reviews treatment plan calculations and data input into record and verifies system for accuracy, as performed by physics and technical employees
  • Performs and oversees external beam and brachytherapy treatment plans
  • Works closely with the radiation oncologists and dosimetrists providing consultation on treatment techniques for the optimization of radiation dose distribution in patients
  • Evaluates and/or implements new programs and treatment techniques for radiation oncology

Preferred Qualifications

    No preferred qualifications provided.