Physicist – Radiation Oncology Associate – Full-Time Days

LiveWell Homecare Agency; Austell (GA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency is seeking a Radiation Oncology Physicist or Associate Physicist to ensure the quality and safety of radiation therapy treatments in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities include calibrating equipment, QA, treatment planning support, and collaboration with staff to uphold safety standards. ABR certification or eligibility is required, with a medical physics license within 120 days of hire. This position requires daily onsite duties in Georgia.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. with at least 5 years of experience in medical physics.
• Minimum of 2 years in radiation therapy, including residency experience.
• ABR certification or eligibility required, with Medical Physicist license within 120 days.
• Proficiency in radiation concepts, practices, and procedures, with strong communication skills and a self-motivated attitude.

Responsibilities

• Calibrating and maintaining radiation therapy equipment, conducting routine quality control, and performing treatment planning support.
• Verifying treatment accuracy through chart checks, dosimetry, and QA procedures for IMRT/VMAT plans.
• Designing and fabricating immobilization devices and ensuring compliance with radiation safety standards.
• Collaborating with staff to uphold safety protocols, documenting activities, and participating in ongoing protocol studies.
• Educating staff and physicians on radiation safety and brachytherapy care, and assisting with radiation safety programs.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Education

PhD in Medical Physics

ABR certification or eligibility

Medical Physicist license within 120 days

Job description

This role is for a Radiation Oncology Physicist or Associate Physicist, responsible for ensuring the quality and safety of radiation therapy treatments in a hospital setting.

Key duties include:

• Calibrating and maintaining radiation therapy equipment, conducting routine quality control, and performing treatment planning support.
• Verifying treatment accuracy through chart checks, dosimetry, and QA procedures for IMRT/VMAT plans.
• Designing and fabricating immobilization devices and ensuring compliance with radiation safety standards.
• Collaborating with staff to uphold safety protocols, documenting activities, and participating in ongoing protocol studies.
• Educating staff and physicians on radiation safety and brachytherapy care, and assisting with radiation safety programs.

This role is for a Radiation Oncology Physicist or Associate Physicist, responsible for ensuring the quality and safety of radiation therapy treatments in a hospital setting.

Key duties include:

• Calibrating and maintaining radiation therapy equipment, conducting routine quality control, and performing treatment planning support.
• Verifying treatment accuracy through chart checks, dosimetry, and QA procedures for IMRT/VMAT plans.
• Designing and fabricating immobilization devices and ensuring compliance with radiation safety standards.
• Collaborating with staff to uphold safety protocols, documenting activities, and participating in ongoing protocol studies.
• Educating staff and physicians on radiation safety and brachytherapy care, and assisting with radiation safety programs.

Qualifications:

• Ph.D. with at least 5 years of experience in medical physics.
• Minimum of 2 years in radiation therapy, including residency experience.
• ABR certification or eligibility required, with Medical Physicist license within 120 days.
• Proficiency in radiation concepts, practices, and procedures, with strong communication skills and a self-motivated attitude.

This position involves daily onsite duties, quality assurance, staff training, and adherence to safety and regulatory standards.