Physicist - Radiation Oncology

Health Here; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Here is seeking a Comprehensive Medical Physicist with focus in Radiation Oncology, Interventional Radiology, and Hospital Radiation Safety. You will ensure safe delivery of therapeutic radiation, verify dosimetry, and perform treatment planning across hospital units.

The role requires ABR/IEMA certifications, a Master’s degree, and 1+ years of experience in medical physics. Collaboration with physicians and leadership of safety programs are key aspects.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related field required.
• Registered Therapeutic Radiation Physicist (IEMA) and ABR certification.
• Minimum of 1+ years of relevant experience in medical physics.
• Ability to analyze radiation measurements and perform dosimetry calculations.

Responsibilities

• Perform medical physics tasks ensuring safe and accurate delivery of therapeutic ionizing radiation.
• Maintain compliance with State and Federal radiation regulations.
• Provide physics support across hospital units, including QA of linear accelerators and safety measures.
• Support intravascular Y-90 therapy for liver metastases and gamma seed therapies for brain tumors.
• Collaborate with physicians to develop and monitor treatment guidelines.
• Conduct radiation measurements, verify dosimetry, perform treatment planning, and execute QA.
• Oversee radiation safety protocols and manage Radiation Safety Committee activities.

Skills

Dosimetry calculations

Treatment planning

Radiation measurements

Radiation safety regulations

Quality control procedures

Education

Master’s degree

Tools

IEMA

ABR

Job description

Role: Comprehensive Medical Physicist specializing in Radiation Oncology, Interventional Radiology, and Hospital Radiation Safety.

Responsibilities

• Perform medical physics tasks ensuring safe and accurate delivery of therapeutic ionizing radiation.
• Maintain compliance with State and Federal radiation regulations.
• Provide physics support across multiple hospital units, including quality control of linear accelerators and radiation safety measures.
• Support intravascular Y-90 therapy for liver metastases and gamma seed therapies for brain tumors.
• Collaborate with physicians to develop and monitor treatment guidelines.
• Conduct radiation measurements, verify dosimetry, perform treatment planning, and execute QA procedures.
• Oversee radiation safety protocols, monitor dose levels, and ensure proper licensing of radiation providers.
• Manage Radiation Safety Committee activities and create clinical quality indicators.
  
  

Qualifications & Skills

• Master’s degree in a related field.
• Registered Therapeutic Radiation Physicist (IEMA) and Certified Specialist in Therapeutic Radiology Physics (ABR).
• Minimum of 1+ years of relevant experience.
• Ability to analyze radiation measurements, perform dosimetry calculations, and conduct treatment planning.
• Knowledge of radiation safety regulations and quality control procedures.