Medical Physicist, Radiation Oncology

Orion Placement; Gig Harbor (WA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Confidential Employer in Gig Harbor, WA seeks a medical physics professional to lead treatment planning, equipment commissioning, QA, beam data, and radiation safety in a clinical oncology setting. This on-site role collaborates with radiation oncologists, dosimetrists, and therapists to deliver safe, precise radiation therapy.

A bachelor’s and master’s in physics or related fields are required; ABR eligibility or certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Physics or another natural science is required.
• Master's degree in Physics, Medical Physics, or a related field is required.
• Clinical medical physics or radiation oncology physics experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience with treatment planning, commissioning, calibration, quality assurance, beam data, and radiation safety is highly valued.
• Medical physics residency training and ABR board eligibility or certification are preferred.
• Strong analytical, technical, communication, and multidisciplinary collaboration skills.
• Ability to occasionally lift supplies weighing up to 30 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform and oversee radiation treatment planning and determination of patient dose distributions.
• Calibrate radiation oncology treatment machines and radiation sources according to accepted clinical protocols.
• Conduct acceptance testing, commissioning, calibration, and ongoing quality assurance of radiation therapy equipment.
• Generate, analyze, validate, and maintain beam data for treatment planning and clinical use.
• Ensure treatment planning systems contain accurate beam and source data.
• Develop and maintain quality assurance procedures, testing tolerances, and testing frequencies.
• Collaborate with radiation oncologists to evaluate and optimize radiation treatment plans.
• Support external beam therapy, brachytherapy, imaging systems, simulators, CT systems, and treatment planning technology.
• Oversee equipment maintenance and confirm treatment machines are safe to return to clinical service.
• Help establish treatment planning, radiation safety, and clinical workflow procedures.
• Provide medical physics education and technical guidance to physicians, therapists, dosimetrists, nurses, technical staff, and learners.

Skills

Analytical ability

Technical skills

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physics

Master's degree in Physics/Medical Physics

ABR board eligibility or certification

Job description

• Make a direct impact on cancer care through advanced radiation oncology physics.
• Take meaningful ownership of treatment planning, equipment commissioning, quality assurance, beam data, and radiation safety.
• Work closely with radiation oncologists, dosimetrists, radiation therapists, and other clinical professionals.
• Join a collaborative environment where your technical expertise directly supports patient safety and treatment quality.
• Receive relocation assistance of up to $5,000 with a minimum one year commitment.
• Expand your expertise across sophisticated radiation therapy equipment, treatment planning systems, brachytherapy, and clinical physics procedures.

Location: This is an on-site position based in Gig Harbor, Washington. Occasional training at a nearby clinic may be required, including training related to HDR. Relocation assistance of up to $5,000 is available with a minimum one year commitment.

Note: This position requires both a bachelor's degree in Physics or another natural science and a master's degree in Physics, Medical Physics, or a related field. Candidates must be comfortable working on site in a clinical radiation oncology environment.

About Us

We are an established, patient-focused radiation oncology organization dedicated to delivering high-quality, personalized cancer care. Our team combines advanced technology, clinical expertise, and a collaborative approach to help provide patients with safe and effective radiation treatments. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Perform and oversee radiation treatment planning and determination of patient dose distributions.
• Calibrate radiation oncology treatment machines and radiation sources according to accepted clinical protocols.
• Conduct acceptance testing, commissioning, calibration, and ongoing quality assurance of radiation therapy equipment.
• Generate, analyze, validate, and maintain beam data for treatment planning and clinical use.
• Ensure treatment planning systems contain accurate beam and source data.
• Develop and maintain quality assurance procedures, testing tolerances, and testing frequencies.
• Collaborate with radiation oncologists to evaluate and optimize radiation treatment plans.
• Support external beam therapy, brachytherapy, imaging systems, simulators, CT systems, and treatment planning technology.
• Oversee equipment maintenance and confirm treatment machines are safe to return to clinical service.
• Help establish treatment planning, radiation safety, and clinical workflow procedures.
• Provide medical physics education and technical guidance to physicians, therapists, dosimetrists, nurses, technical staff, and learners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Physics or another natural science required.
• Master's degree in Physics, Medical Physics, or a related field required.
• Clinical medical physics or radiation oncology physics experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience with treatment planning, commissioning, calibration, quality assurance, beam data, and radiation safety is highly valued.
• Medical physics residency training and ABR board eligibility or certification are preferred.
• Strong analytical, technical, communication, and multidisciplinary collaboration skills.
• Ability to occasionally lift supplies weighing up to 30 pounds.

Why You Will Love Working Here

• Your expertise will directly contribute to safe, precise cancer treatment.
• You will work alongside experienced clinical professionals who value collaboration and quality.
• The role provides broad exposure to treatment planning, equipment commissioning, QA, radiation safety, and clinical technology.
• You will have opportunities to contribute to education, technical improvement, and evolving treatment practices.
• Relocation assistance helps make a move to the Gig Harbor area more accessible.