Associate Radiation Oncology Physicist- FT Days

Wellstar Health Systems, Inc.; Smyrna (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign on bonus

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Wellstar Health Systems, Inc. in Smyrna, GA seeks an Associate Radiation Oncology Physicist (or Radiation Oncology Physicist) to ensure quality and safety in radiation therapy. You calibrate equipment, perform QC, assist in treatment planning, and support regulatory compliance.

The role requires 5+ years in the field, ABR certification within 120 days, and strong communication. Sign-on bonus and relocation aid are available for eligible candidates.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in radiation oncology physics.
• ABR certification within 120 days required.
• Strong written and verbal English communication.
• Familiarity with QA and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Calibrates radiation therapy equipment and performs QC procedures.
• Assists in planning of radiation treatments.
• Ensures radiation safety and regulatory compliance.
• Designs and fabricates immobilization devices and related equipment.
• Performs weekly chart checks and attends rounds.
• Collaborates with field service engineers for service events.

Skills

5+ yrs exp

Radiation physics

QA procedures

Communication skills

Safety compliance

Education

ABR certification

ABR eligible

Tools

QA equipment

Job description

A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.

Work ShiftSign on Bonus and Relocation for eligible candidates.

About the Facility

Learn more about Wellstar Cobb Hospital, including our teams, culture and campus environment:Assoc Radiation Oncology Physicist or Radiation Oncology Physicist

Radiation OncologyUnder the direct supervision of the Medical Physicist, the Associate Physicist ensures the quality of care in the use of radiation producing sources and imaging equipment. The Associate Physicist also assists in matters of protection of patients and staff from radiation in the Department of Radiation Oncology. Responsible for overall functioning of radiation therapy equipment, radiation safety considerations and operational aspects of the Wellstar Radiation Oncology facilities. Calibrates all radiation therapy equipment, conducts routine quality control procedures on all radiation treatment devices. Helps in planning of radiation treatments. Shares responsibility for brachytherapy source inventories, surveys, leak tests.

Work with other physics staff and assist in the general medical physics duties pertaining to operating a radiation therapy facility.Provides quality assurance of patient treatment through weekly checking of patients’ charts and attending General chart rounds.Performs spot checks and reviews all technical and scientific data generated from simulation through treatment in order to ensure accuracy and precision of patient’s treatment plan.Designs and fabricates special ancillary equipment, immobilization devices, compensating filters, molds and blocking devices.Verifies proper operation and safety of all machines and sources producing radiation in accordance with established guidelines and protocols.Follows all radiation safety standards and regulatory requirements. Participates in all ongoing protocol studies with respect to gathering correct data and documentation of materials.Assures the efficient operation of workflow of the department by performing other duties as assigned by the Radiation Oncology Manager.

Performs routine checks on the radiation therapy equipment in accordance with the guidelines provided by AAPM.Assists the Chief Physicist during Annual machine QA’s.Works with the field service engineer to ensure that the machine is in compliance after service events.

Staff training and educationComplies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

D Required with at least 5 years experience in the field.

Must be familiar with a variety of the field’s concepts, practices, and procedures and be able to rely on extensive experience and judgement to plan and accomplish goals.

The individual must be able to communicate and understand the verbal and written English language and display a positive attitude (see WellStar’s “Standards of Gold”).

MEDPHYS - Medical Physicist ABR within 120 Days - Required