Physicist - Radiation Oncology

Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association; Peoria (IL); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation bonus

Partial remote

Job summary

Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association seeks a Medical Physicist to ensure the safe and accurate delivery of therapeutic ionizing radiation, collaborating with radiation oncologists and staff.

The role covers QA, policy development for therapeutic equipment, radiation safety, treatment planning (EBRT, SRS, SBRT, brachytherapy), supervision of technical staff, and serving as Department Radiation Safety Officer.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Physics or related field.
• ABR Certified Specialist in Therapeutic Radiology Physics.
• Licensed Radiologic Technologist in Illinois.
• Relevant work experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain regulatory compliance and create clinical quality indicators.
• Develop, implement, review policies for therapeutic equipment and perform QA.
• Participate in radiation safety, regulatory compliance, and QA projects.
• Assist in treatment planning for external beam, SRS, SBRT, and brachytherapy with physicians.
• Supervise technical staff and act as Department Radiation Safety Officer.
• Perform clinical QA, acceptance testing, calibration, and oversee equipment and radioactive materials.
• Contribute to departmental projects and staff training.

Skills

Radiation therapy physics

Treatment planning

Radiation safety

Regulatory standards

Equipment QA

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in Physics or related field

Licensed Radiologic Technologist in Illinois

ABR Certified Specialist in Therapeutic Radiology Physics

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.

Key Duties Include

• Maintaining compliance with all regulatory standards and creating clinical quality indicators.
• Developing, implementing, and reviewing policies for therapeutic equipment, performing QA activities, and monitoring equipment performance.
• Participating in radiation safety, regulatory compliance, and quality assurance projects.
• Assisting in treatment planning for external beam, SRS, SBRT, and brachytherapy, including collaboration with physicians and supervision of technical staff.
• Managing radiation safety protocols, maintaining documentation, and acting as Department Radiation Safety Officer.
• Performing clinical QA, acceptance testing, calibration, and overseeing equipment and radioactive materials.
• Contributing to departmental projects, staff training, and regulatory compliance efforts.

Qualifications

Certified Specialist in Therapeutic Radiology Physics (ABR), licensed Radiologic Technologist in Illinois, with a master's degree in Physics or related field, and relevant work experience.

Skills

Knowledge of radiation therapy physics, treatment planning, radiation safety, regulatory standards, equipment QA, and strong communication skills.

Additional info

• Sign-on and relocation bonuses available, partial remote considered, and a competitive salary range. The role promotes growth within a supportive, inclusive environment focused on professional development and work-life balance.