Medical Physicist — HDR/SBRT Focus with Travel

5 Star Recruitment; Paris (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment firm is seeking a Medical Physicist for the Oncology Paris Cancer Center in Texas. The ideal candidate must have completed a CAMPEP recognized residency and possess a valid Texas Medical Board license. Responsibilities include evaluating equipment, managing information systems, and ensuring radiation safety. Strong knowledge of SRS, SBRT, and HDR procedures, along with experience in Eclipse and Oncentra planning systems, is essential. Competitive candidates will also demonstrate effective communication skills.

Qualifications

• CAMPEP Accredited Residency Program in Medical Physics.
• Valid Texas Medical Board license.
• American Board of Radiology certification or board eligible.
• Preferred two years of experience as a certified medical physicist.
• Working knowledge of SRS, SBRT, and HDR.
• Experience with Eclipse and Oncentra Planning systems.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Periodic equipment evaluation for performance and condition.
• Contribute to quality management program.
• Assist in managing radiation oncology information systems.
• Radiation safety duties including monitoring and reporting.
• Lead clinical projects to improve processes or treatments.

Skills

Eclipse treatment planning

Oncentra treatment planning

Radiation safety

SRS procedures

SBRT procedures

Organizational skills

Oral and written communication

Education

CAMPEP Accredited Residency Program in Medical Physics

Valid Texas Medical Board license

American Board of Radiology certification or board eligible

Tools

Varian linear accelerators

Job description

We arelooking to hire a Medical Physicist who will be primarily located at the Oncology Paris Cancer Center, which is a community-based cancer center treating an average of 40 patients per day.

Additionally, the center has very active PSI and HDR programs, treating more than 300 HDR treatments per year

The Paris radiation therapy team consists of one Radiation Oncologist, one Chief Medical Physicist, two site Medical Physicists (shared across the region), two Dosimetrists, three Radiation Therapists, and one CT Technologist.

While operationally independent, the center is part of a network POD that consists of two nearby, fully staffed, centers located in Mt Pleasant and Greenville in the North East Texas region.

Periodic travel to the other two sites is required based on the POD dynamic and staff coverage.

Responsibilities

The essential responsibilities beyond daily clinical tasks include:

• Periodic evaluation of all equipment for continued utility, appropriateness, reliable performance, age, and condition to make recommendations on practical life span, obsolescence, and replacement
• Contribute to the design and implementation of all aspects of the quality management program that includes the use of external beam radiotherapy equipment as well as the review and proposal of changes to procedures followed by radiation therapy staff
• Assist in the management of radiation oncology information systems, including development of usage protocols, maintenance, and data storage
• Radiation safety duties for the practice, including assisting with employee monitoring, reports, and regulatory issues
• Lead or participate in clinical projects to improve department processes or patient treatments

Preferred Experience:

• Eclipse, and Oncentra treatment planning systems
• HDR planning and treatment.
• ARIA ROIS and Mosiaq ROIS
• SBRT and SRS procedures

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have

• CAMPEP Accredited Residency Program in Medical Physics
• Valid Texas Medical Board license
• American Board of Radiology certification or board eligible
• Preferred two years of experience as a certified medical physicist
• Working knowledge of SRS, SBRT, and HDR
• Experience with Varian linear accelerators
• Experience with Eclipse Planning system
• Experience with Oncentra Planning system
• Strong organization and oral / written communication skills

Required Citizenship / Work Permit / Visa Status
US Citizen / Green Card holder

Must-Haves
CAMPEP Accredited Residency Program in Medical Physics
Valid Texas Medical Board license
American Board of Radiology certification or board eligible
Preferred two years of experience as a certified medical physicist