Physicist - Radiation Oncology Associate- FT Days

Wellstar Health Systems, Inc.; Smyrna (GA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Relocation Assistance

Job summary

Wellstar Health System is seeking an Assoc Radiation Oncology Physicist or Radiation Oncology Physicist at Wellstar Cobb Hospital to ensure safe, accurate delivery of radiation therapy. You will calibrate equipment, perform routine QA, participate in treatment planning, and support regulatory compliance.

Requires at least 5 years in the field, ABR certification within 120 days, and strong English communication.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in radiation oncology physics.
• Familiar with QA procedures and treatment planning workflow.
• Ability to communicate in English verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Oversee functioning of radiation therapy equipment and safety.
• Calibrate and perform QA on treatment devices.
• Assist in planning of radiation treatments.
• Ensure compliance with radiation safety standards and regulatory guidelines.
• Support chart reviews and protocol studies.

Skills

Radiation therapy equipment operation

Quality assurance

Radiation safety

English communication

Education

ABR certification within 120 days

Job description

A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well‑being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what’s possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people’s lives.

Work ShiftSign on Bonus and Relocation for eligible candidates.

About the Facility

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Wellstar Cobb Hospital

Assoc Radiation Oncology Physicist or Radiation Oncology Physicist

• Responsible for overall functioning of radiation therapy equipment, radiation safety considerations and operational aspects of the Wellstar Radiation Oncology facilities.
• Calibrates all radiation therapy equipment, conducts routine quality control procedures on all radiation treatment devices.
• Helps in planning of radiation treatments.
• Shares responsibility for brachytherapy source inventories, surveys, leak tests.
• Work with other physics staff and assist in the general medical physics duties pertaining to operating a radiation therapy facility.
• Provides quality assurance of patient treatment through weekly checking of patients’ charts and attending General chart rounds.
• Performs spot checks and reviews all technical and scientific data generated from simulation through treatment in order to ensure accuracy and precision of patient’s treatment plan.
• Designs and fabricates special ancillary equipment, immobilization devices, compensating filters, molds and blocking devices.
• Verifies proper operation and safety of all machines and sources producing radiation in accordance with established guidelines and protocols.
• Follows all radiation safety standards and regulatory requirements.
• Participates in all ongoing protocol studies with respect to gathering correct data and documentation of materials.
• Assures the efficient operation of workflow of the department by performing other duties as assigned by the Radiation Oncology Manager.
• Performs routine checks on the radiation therapy equipment in accordance with the guidelines provided by AAPM.
• Assists the Chief Physicist during Annual machine QA’s.
• Works with the field service engineer to ensure that the machine is in compliance after service events.

Staff training and education

Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

D Required with at least 5 years experience in the field.

Must be familiar with a variety of the field’s concepts, practices, and procedures and be able to rely on extensive experience and judgement to plan and accomplish goals.

The individual must be able to communicate and understand the verbal and written English language and display a positive attitude (see WellStar’s “Standards of Gold”).

MEDPHYS - Medical Physicist ABR within 120 Days - Required