Medical Physicist

5 Star Recruitment; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare recruitment firm is seeking a qualified Medical Physicist to join the Radiation Oncology Team in Lexington, Kentucky. The role involves managing treatment machine operations, ensuring quality assurance in dose distribution, and leading research initiatives. Candidates must have a Master's or Doctoral degree in Medical Radiation Physics and relevant board certification. Strong communication skills and independent problem-solving capabilities are essential. Experience with Elekta or Accuray equipment is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have a Master's or Doctoral Degree in Medical Radiation Physics.
• Certification Board Certified, or eligible, in Therapeutic Radiologic Physics or Radiological Physics.
• Basic Life Support certification required.

Responsibilities

• Utilize computer applications for treatment and quality assurance.
• Perform daily calibration-dosage measurements and equipment calibration.
• Lead quality assurance and process improvement initiatives.

Skills

QUALITY ASSURANCE

Technical expertise

Good communication

Independent problem-solving

Education

Masters or Doctoral Program in Medical Radiation Physics

Board Certification in Therapeutic Radiologic Physics or Radiological Physics

Tools

Elekta

Accuray

Job description

• The Medical Physicist is a member of the Radiation Oncology Team who has a thorough knowledge of the overall characteristics and clinical relevance of radiation oncology in the management of cancer or other disease processes, with an expertise in treatment machine management and developing optimal treatment plans.
• The medical physicist is responsible for utilizing computer applications relevant to the treatment and quality assurance mechanisms regarding dose distribution, evaluation and research of treatment results.
• Other responsibilities include daily calibration-dosage measurements, maintenance, equipment calibration, new equipment installation, quality assurance meeting/process improvement leadership, research, and quality assurance oversight for the department.
• This individual will exhibit technical expertise, possess good communication, and demonstrate a high level of independent problem-solving skills.

Requirements:

• Masters or Doctoral Program Graduate in Medical Radiation Physics.
• Certification Board Certified, or eligible, in either Therapeutic Radiologic Physics, or Radiological Physics by the American Board of Radiology.
• Basic Life Support
• Experience not required.

Required Citizenship / Work Permit / Visa Status

Must-Haves

• QUALITY ASSURANCE;
• 3 Years of experience minimum as a Medical Physicist
• Someone already in clinical positions
• Experience with Elekta/Accuray, Equipment, Masters in Physics (EXP IN Accuray is preffered)