Physicist - Radiation Oncology

Provident Behavioral Health; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Provident Behavioral Health in Peoria, IL seeks a Medical Physicist to ensure safe, accurate delivery of therapeutic radiation, collaborating with radiation oncologists and staff. The role emphasizes QA, safety protocols, and regulatory compliance, requiring a Master’s degree, ABR certification, and IEMA licensure. Leadership in dosimetry and staff supervision is expected.

Qualifications

• ABR Specialist in Therapeutic Radiology Physics certification.
• IEMA Radiologic Technologist - Radiation Therapy licensure.
• Master's degree in Physics or related field.
• Strong communication and regulatory knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Perform QA on clinical equipment.
• Maintain radiation safety protocols.
• Support treatment planning.
• Participate in regulatory compliance tasks.
• Supervise dosimetry and technical staff.
• Contribute to departmental projects and safety initiatives.

Skills

Strong communication

Radiation safety knowledge

Equipment calibration

Regulatory adherence

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Master's degree in Physics or related field

ABR Specialist in Therapeutic Radiology Physics

Radiologic Technologist - Radiation Therapy license (IEMA)

Job description

The Medical Physicist is responsible for ensuring the safe and accurate delivery of therapeutic ionizing radiation in collaboration with radiation oncologists and staff.

They maintain compliance with federal and state regulations, develop and monitor clinical quality indicators, and oversee all aspects of radiation physics including brachytherapy, SRS, SBRT, treatment planning, radiation safety, and equipment quality assurance.

Key duties include performing QA on clinical equipment, maintaining radiation safety protocols, supporting treatment planning, and participating in regulatory compliance tasks.

Qualifications include certification as a Specialist in Therapeutic Radiology Physics (ABR), licensure as a Radiologic Technologist - Radiation Therapy (IEMA), and a Master's Degree in Physics or related field.

Skills required involve strong communication, knowledge of radiation safety standards, equipment calibration, regulatory adherence, and the ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Additional responsibilities include supervising dosimetry and technical staff, assisting in treatment procedures, and contributing to departmental projects and safety initiatives.

Overall, the role demands technical expertise, regulatory knowledge, and a commitment to ethical practice in radiation therapy.