Medical Physicist, Radiation Oncology & Research Leader

RIH Rhode Island Hospital; Rhode Island; On-site; USD 189,000 - 311,000; Full time

Job summary

Rhode Island Hospital is seeking a Medical Physics leader to oversee clinical practice, teaching, and research in radiation oncology. The role emphasizes developing and maintaining radiotherapy and radiosurgery QA programs, engaging in equipment commissioning, and collaborating with physicians on treatment planning and dosimetry.

The position involves a balance of clinical, research, and administrative duties, with a focus on safety, compliance, and education of residents and staff within Brown

Qualifications

• MS or PhD degree in physics or medical physics with appropriate board certification.
• Experience teaching and supervising students and interacting with other professionals in a Radiation Oncology Department.
• Ability to supervise staff and provide consultation to physicists and dosimetrists.

Responsibilities

• Develops equipment specifications for radiation therapy and radiosurgery equipment, brachytherapy, simulation and radiation detection.
• Plans shielding to protect patients and staff from radiation.
• Participates in acceptance, evaluation and commissioning of external-beam therapy systems and related software.
• Evaluates radiation therapy and radiosurgery treatment equipment on an ongoing basis.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory and accreditation rules for radiation therapy equipment.

Education

MS or PhD in physics or medical physics

Job description

Rhode Island Hospital is seeking a Medical Physics leader to oversee clinical practice, teaching, and research in radiation oncology. The role emphasizes developing and maintaining radiotherapy and radiosurgery QA programs, engaging in equipment commissioning, and collaborating with physicians on treatment planning and dosimetry.

The position involves a balance of clinical, research, and administrative duties, with a focus on safety, compliance, and education of residents and staff within Brown