Medical Physicist — Radiation Oncology (Day Shift)

Ascension; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

HSA/FSA options

403(b) employer-matched plan

Paid time off & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Ascension Sacred Heart Cancer Center in Pensacola, FL, seeks a Medical Physicist specializing in Therapeutic Radiology to join the Radiation Oncology team. The role focuses on maintaining radiation sources and imaging devices, performing calibrations, and ensuring patient safety through rigorous quality control.

Coordination with radiation oncologists for dose calculations, treatment planning support, and education of staff on safety practices are key aspects of the position.

Qualifications

• Must maintain radiation-producing sources and imaging equipment with safety focus.
• Experience with equipment calibrations and QC procedures.
• Ability to develop radiation safety procedures and staff training.

Responsibilities

• Maintain imaging equipment and radiation sources with safety emphasis.
• Perform calibrations and quality control to meet performance standards.
• Develop radiation safety procedures and educate staff on safety practices.
• Evaluate procurement of new medical equipment to support department needs.
• Provide physics support for patient treatment and dose calculations.

Skills

Radiation physics knowledge

Dose calculations

Quality control procedures

Education

High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience

Associate's degree/Technical degree

4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience

Job description

Ascension Sacred Heart Cancer Center in Pensacola, FL, seeks a Medical Physicist specializing in Therapeutic Radiology to join the Radiation Oncology team. The role focuses on maintaining radiation sources and imaging devices, performing calibrations, and ensuring patient safety through rigorous quality control.

Coordination with radiation oncologists for dose calculations, treatment planning support, and education of staff on safety practices are key aspects of the position.