Medical Physicist: Radiation Oncology & Proton Therapy

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center's Radiation Oncology department seeks a clinical physicist to specify and acquire radiation generating equipment, calibrate treatment machines, and maintain dosimetry and health-physics equipment. The role supports outpatient cancer care facilities and collaborates with providers to optimize patient treatments.

Under supervision, contributes to treatment plan development, equipment monitoring, safety surveys, and clinical research as required, with

Qualifications

• Master's degree in science with math and physics focus.
• American Board of Radiology Certification or equivalent within three years of hire.
• 0 years of relevant experience required; 0-2 years preferred.
• Proton therapy experience is very desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional medical physics services for Radiation Oncology.
• Evaluate and interpret radiation treatment prescriptions; assist in design of effective treatments.
• Oversee and monitor treatment plans developed by Dosimetrists; participate in equipment calibration and safety surveys.
• Develop and execute equipment monitoring and quality control procedures; assist in clinical research as required.

Education

Master's of Science Degree with Math and Physics concentration

Job description

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center's Radiation Oncology department seeks a clinical physicist to specify and acquire radiation generating equipment, calibrate treatment machines, and maintain dosimetry and health-physics equipment. The role supports outpatient cancer care facilities and collaborates with providers to optimize patient treatments.

Under supervision, contributes to treatment plan development, equipment monitoring, safety surveys, and clinical research as required, with