Medical Physicist, Radiation Oncology – Day Shift

Ascension Health; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 170,000 - 249,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

403(b) retirement

PTO & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

EAP

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Legal insurance

Pet insurance

Transportation savings

Job summary

Ascension Sacred Heart Cancer Center in Pensacola, FL is seeking a Medical Physicist specializing in Therapeutic Radiology for our Radiation Oncology team. This full-time day-shift role emphasizes delivering safe, high-quality care to patients undergoing radiation therapy.

You will perform dose calculations, support treatment planning, calibrate imaging devices, and contribute to radiation safety programs while collaborating with physicians and staff to optimize patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Florida Council of Medical Physicists credential required within 24 months; board eligible on hire.
• American Board of Radiology credential required within 24 months; Therapeutic Medical Physics certification.
• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience or Associate's/Technical degree or 4 years of applicable experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain radiation-producing sources and imaging equipment while protecting staff and patients.
• Perform equipment calibrations and quality control procedures to maintain imaging device performance.
• Develop and implement radiation safety procedures and staff training.
• Evaluate procurement of new medical equipment to support department needs.
• Provide physics support for patient treatment, including dose calculations and oncologist consultations.

Skills

Radiation safety

Dose calculations

Quality control

Education

Florida Council of Medical Physicists credential (Therapeutic Radiology)

American Board of Radiology credential (Therapeutic Medical Physics)

Associate's/Technical degree or equivalent experience

High School equivalency or equivalent + 2 years experience

Job description

Ascension Sacred Heart Cancer Center in Pensacola, FL is seeking a Medical Physicist specializing in Therapeutic Radiology for our Radiation Oncology team. This full-time day-shift role emphasizes delivering safe, high-quality care to patients undergoing radiation therapy.

You will perform dose calculations, support treatment planning, calibrate imaging devices, and contribute to radiation safety programs while collaborating with physicians and staff to optimize patient outcomes.