Physicist - Radiation Oncology

AccessHealth; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

AccessHealth is seeking a Comprehensive Medical Physicist to ensure safe and accurate delivery of therapeutic ionizing radiation across hospital units. The role includes dosimetry verification, treatment planning, QA procedures, and regulatory compliance.

The position also supports radiation safety initiatives, dose monitoring, and licensing of authorized users, with opportunities to contribute to treatments like Y-90 and Gamma Tile Cs-131 brain tumor therapy.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field.
• Registered Therapeutic Radiation Physicist (IEMA).
• Certified Specialist in Therapeutic Radiology Physics (ABR).
• At least 1 year of relevant work experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform radiation measurements, analyze data, and verify dosimetry calculations.
• Conduct radiation therapy treatment planning and quality assurance procedures to meet accreditation standards.
• Maintain regulatory compliance with federal and state radiation safety requirements.
• Support radiation safety initiatives hospital-wide, including dose monitoring and licensing of authorized users.
• Provide physics support for treatments such as Y-90 radioactive therapy and Gamma Tile Cs-131 brain tumor therapy.
• Oversee radiation safety protocols, create clinical quality indicators, and collaborate with physicians on treatment guidelines.
• Manage radiation safety meetings and oversee the Radiation Safety Committee.

Skills

radiation measurement

data analysis

radiation safety protocols

Education

Master's degree in a related field

Job description

Role Overview

Comprehensive Medical Physicist is responsible for ensuring the safe and accurate delivery of therapeutic ionizing radiation across multiple hospital units, including radiation oncology, interventional radiology, and hospital radiation safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform radiation measurements, analyze data, and verify dosimetry calculations.


• Conduct radiation therapy treatment planning and quality assurance procedures to meet accreditation standards.


• Maintain regulatory compliance with federal and state radiation safety requirements.


• Support radiation safety initiatives hospital-wide, including dose monitoring and licensing of authorized users.


• Provide physics support for specific treatments such as Y-90 radioactive therapy and Gamma Tile Cs-131 brain tumor therapy.


• Oversee radiation safety protocols, create clinical quality indicators, and collaborate with physicians on treatment guidelines.


• Manage radiation safety meetings and oversee the Radiation Safety Committee.

Qualifications

Education: Master's Degree in a related field.

Certifications: Registered Therapeutic Radiation Physicist (IEMA), Certified Specialist in Therapeutic Radiology Physics (ABR).

Experience: At least 1 year of relevant work experience.

Skills: Proficient in radiation measurement, data analysis, and radiation safety protocols.