Medical Physicist

Kaleida Health; Olean (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaleida Health is seeking a Medical Physicist for OGH Radiation Oncology in New York. The role focuses on QA of linear accelerators, collaboration with service staff, and evaluating radiation plans with dosimetry. Candidates must hold a PhD or MSc in Medical Physics and NY licensure.

Typical duties include weekly chart reviews and ensuring equipment operates at optimum levels under standard hours. On-site work with bi-weekly pay and union guidance.

Qualifications

• PhD or MSc in Medical Physics or related field.
• NYS licensure as a Medical Physicist (Therapeutic Radiological).

Responsibilities

• Perform QA of the clinic’s linear accelerators.
• Coordinate with service staff to maintain equipment.
• Conduct periodic QA checks and evaluate radiation plans with dosimetry.
• Review patient charts on a weekly basis.

Skills

3-D conformal radiotherapy

IMRT/VMAT

Quality assurance of linacs

Education

PhD or MSc in Medical Physics

Tools

Treatment Planning Systems

Job description

Position: Medical Physicist

Location: Olean General Hospital, Olean, NY

Work Type: Full‑Time

Responsibilities

• Perform overall quality assurance of the clinic’s linear accelerators.
• Co‑operate with machine service staff to ensure equipment operates at optimum level.
• Conduct periodic quality checks on the machine and evaluate radiation plans with dosimetry.
• Review patient charts on a weekly basis.

Qualifications

• PhD or MSc from an accredited program in Medical Physics or a related field.
• NYS licensure as a Medical Physicist (Therapeutic Radiological).

Experience

• Experience with 3‑D conformal radiotherapy and treatment planning systems.
• Experience with IMRT/VMAT.
• Knowledge of calibration of linear accelerators and periodical quality assurance.

Working Conditions

• Department: OGH Radiation Oncology
• Standard Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., scheduled
• Weekend/Holiday: No
• On‑Call: No
• Work Arrangement: On‑site
• Union Code: N35 – Non‑Union OGH
• Requisition ID: 13768
• Recruiter: Erica R. Babcock
• Grade: OLEX19
• Pay Frequency: Bi‑Weekly
• Wage determined based on experience, qualifications, internal equity and collective bargaining agreement.