Medical Physicist

OU Health Partners; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401(k)

Medical and dental plans

Job summary

OU Health is seeking a Medical Physicist in the Radiation Therapy department to oversee clinical physics duties and ensure QA across instruments and treatment planning systems.

The role includes calibration, acceptance testing, beam data measurement, IMRT/3DCRT planning, dose verification, and teaching responsibilities. A Master’s in Medical Physics and at least one year of clinical experience are required; strong communication and MS Office skills are expected.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Medical Physics, Physics or related field.
• 1 year of clinical experience in radiation physics or 1 year in approved clinical medical physics residency.
• Licensure/Certifications/Registrations: None required.

Responsibilities

• Periodic calibration of radiation generators and sources (daily/weekly/monthly/annual as appropriate).
• Quality assurance of radiation equipment, treatment planning and record/verification systems.
• Acceptance testing, commissioning and beam data measurement.
• Treatment planning for IMRT/3DCRT, plan verification, physics calculations and chart check.
• Dose verification, In Vivo Dosimetry, electron output measurements and imaging modalities (CT, MRI, Ultrasound, PET).
• Planning and QA for stereotactic radiosurgery (Gamma Knife, LINAC-based SRS; EDGE) and other procedures.
• Second-check of shielding calculations when needed; proctoring and teaching graduate students and residents.

Skills

Communication

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Master's degree in Medical Physics

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Title: Medical Physicist

Department: Radiation Therapy

General Description

Responsible for the clinical physics duties of the Department of Radiation Oncology and to maintain the quality assurance of all instruments, treatment planning systems that are being used in the department to ensure that patients receive optimal treatment as prescribed by physicians.

Essential Responsibilities

• Periodic (Daily, Weekly, Monthly, Annual as appropriate) calibration of radiation generators and sources;
• Quality assurance of radiation equipment, treatment planning and record and verification systems;
• Acceptance testing, commissioning and beam data measurement;
• Treatment Planning for IMRT/3DCRT, plan verification, physics calculations and chart check;
• Dose verification, In Vivo Dosimetry, electron output measurements, special imaging (CT, MRI, Ultrasound, PET, etc.,), immobilization and treatment techniques - planning and dosimetry, commissioning and planning of special procedures;
• Planning, quality assurance and procedures for stereotactic radiosurgery (Gamma Knife and LINAC-based SRS (EDGE) proton radiotherapy, unsealed source (delivery and radiation safety protocols), and LDR/HDR Brachytherapy;
• Second-check of shielding calculations if needed and involvement as proctor of graduate students and graduate medical physicists, as well as teaching roles;
• Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position.

General Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Master’s degree in Medical Physics, Physics or related field.
• Experience: 1 year of clinical experience in radiation physics or 1 year of experience in approved clinical medical physics graduate/residency program.
• Licensure/Certifications/Registrations Required: None required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient with the use of Microsoft Office tools.

Benefits

• PTO
• 401(k)
• medical and dental plans

Many more benefits available.

About OU Health

Current OU Health Employees

OU Health is an equal opportunity employer.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more.

OU Health is the state’s only comprehensive academic health system of hospitals, clinics and centers of excellence. With 11,000 employees and more than 1,300 physicians and advanced practice providers, OU Health is home to Oklahoma’s largest doctor network with a complete range of specialty care. OU Health serves Oklahoma and the region with the state’s only freestanding children’s hospital, the only National Cancer Institute-Designated OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center, Oklahoma’s flagship hospital, which serves as the state’s only Level 1 trauma center and Edmond Medical Center in the heart of the Edmond Community. Becker’s Hospital Review named University of Oklahoma Medical Center one of the 100 Great Hospitals in America for 2020. OU Health’s oncology program at OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center was named Oklahoma’s top facility for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report in its 2020-21 rankings. OU Health also was ranked by U.S. News & World Report as high performing in these specialties: Colon Surgery, COPD and Congestive Heart Failure. OU Health’s mission is to lead healthcare in patient care, education and research. Experts in prevention, treatment and cures, our team works to improve lives through innovation in medical care, education and research, while investing in the people, technologies and facilities that will enable us to achieve our goals.

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