Senior Radiation Oncology Medical Physicist - HYBRID

OVERVIEW :  The senior radiation oncology physicist develops and uses medical radiation treatment, devices, and technologies. Their responsibilities include planning radiation treatments, ensuring patients receive the correct dose, and directly participating in a patient's diagnosis and treatment. Working in radiotherapy physics, the physicist will be responsible for the precision and accuracy of treatments using advanced computer calculations to develop individual patient treatment plans. The physicist will use images of the cancer to outline target volume. In addition, the physicist will ensure equipment is safe, effective, and working properly, and will maintain it at high quality standards, while performing QA and troubleshooting. The physicist will study how radiation affects the body, researching new treatment options and developing new safety procedures. There are additional expectations around teaching other team members, advising on radiation safety and identifying problems, developing clinical solutions, and implementing quality management programs. The senior physicist serves as the designated Certified Radiation Expert for the Armes Family Cancer Care Center.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master of Science degree in physics, biophysics, medical physics, radiological physics, nuclear engineering or health physics
• Certified by the American Board of Radiology in Therapeutic Medical Physics
• Minimum of 3+ years experience
• Certified Radiation Expert (CRE) certification through the state of Ohio

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