Clinical Medical Physicist — Radiation Oncology

LCMC Health; Marrero (LA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

LCMC Health in Marrero, Louisiana is seeking a Medical Physicist for Radiation Oncology. This role includes providing medical physics services, ensuring safety in radiation therapy, and performing QA on treatment plans. Candidates should have a Master's Degree in Medical Physics or a related field, with a Ph.D. preferred. Key responsibilities include calibrating equipment, patient treatment planning, and complying with regulatory standards. Experience in clinical medical physics is required, and the position is full-time with a day shift schedule.

Qualifications

• 2 years of Clinical Medical Physics (residency or beyond) required.
• Master's Degree in Medical Physics, Radiological Physics or related field is mandatory.
• Board eligible in Therapeutic Radiological Physics by American Board of Radiology is needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical physics services for patients undergoing radiation therapy.
• Calibrate radiation therapy equipment and conduct performance testing.
• Verify prescribed doses through QA reviews of treatment plans.

Skills

Clinical Medical Physics experience

Radiation safety procedures

Dose calculations and QA reviews

Communication skills

Education

Master's Degree in Medical Physics or related field

Ph.D. in Medical Physics or related field

Tools

CT Simulator

Oncology Information System (Varian Aria Cloud)

Radiation planning system (Varian Eclipse)

EMR - EPIC

Job description

LCMC Health in Marrero, Louisiana is seeking a Medical Physicist for Radiation Oncology. This role includes providing medical physics services, ensuring safety in radiation therapy, and performing QA on treatment plans. Candidates should have a Master's Degree in Medical Physics or a related field, with a Ph.D. preferred. Key responsibilities include calibrating equipment, patient treatment planning, and complying with regulatory standards. Experience in clinical medical physics is required, and the position is full-time with a day shift schedule.