Medical Physicist

Aura Health; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Aura Health is seeking a Medical Physics professional to provide comprehensive physics services including calibration, standardization, and treatment planning for imaging and therapy equipment. The role includes validating treatment plans and offering physician consultations to ensure safety and accuracy in line with regulatory standards.

The candidate will conduct acceptance testing, commissioning, and ongoing QA of linear accelerators and treatment planning systems, contributing to safe,

Qualifications

• Advanced computer skills required.
• At least 2 years of experience in a progressive cancer center or facility.
• ABR certification in Radiation Oncology preferred.
• Masters-level eligibility in medical physics by the ABR is required for consideration.
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire; ABR eligibility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates treatment planning and related procedures.
• Oversees quality control measures.
• Documents all physics services.
• Participates in performance improvement and radiation safety activities.
• Supports a positive team environment and completes assigned goals.

Skills

Advanced computer skills

2+ years cancer center experience

Education

ABR certification in Radiation Oncology

Masters-level eligibility in medical physics by the ABR

BLS certification

Job description

Job Summary

Provides medical physics services including calibration, standardization, and treatment planning for imaging and therapy equipment. Acts as a resource for treatment simulations and device fabrication, validates treatment plans, and offers physician consultations. Conducts acceptance testing, measurements, commissioning, and ongoing quality assurance of linear accelerators, treatment planning systems, and physics equipment to ensure safety and accuracy, complying with regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates treatment planning and related procedures.
• Oversees quality control measures.
• Documents all physics services.
• Participates in performance improvement and radiation safety activities.
• Supports a positive team environment and completes assigned goals.

Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a progressive cancer center or facility.
• Preferred ABR certification in Radiation Oncology and similar experience.
• Masters-level eligibility in medical physics by the ABR.
• Advanced computer skills.
• Licensure includes BLS within 30 days of hire; ABR eligibility preferred.