Proton Physicist

Integrated Resources, Inc.; Royal Oak (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Integrated Resources, Inc. in Royal Oak, MI seeks a Staff Physicist in Radiation Oncology to oversee clinical service and QA for therapy and imaging equipment.

You will report to the Chief of Physics and Director of Clinical Physics, participating in research, protocol development, and education while ensuring accurate dose delivery and patient safety.

Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in physics/medical physics is required.
• CAMPEP residency in Radiation Oncology preferred.
• AMP credential or ABR certification required on hire.
• ABR certification in Radiology or Therapeutic Physics is expected.

Responsibilities

• Clinical service and QA for therapy and imaging equipment.
• Consult with radiation oncologists on treatment plans and protocols.
• Support credentialing and clinical trials, QA of trials and protocols.
• Ensure production of treatment accessories and QA processes.

Education

Master’s degree in physics or medical physics

PhD in physics/medical physics

CAMPEP residency in Radiation Oncology

Authorized Medical Physicist (AMP)

ABR certification (Radiation Oncology/ Therapy)

Job description

Initial Duration – 13 weeks (High possibilities of Extension)

Location: Royal Oak, MI - 48073

Shift: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM (Flexible)

Pay Range:

Note:

• You can refer your friends or colleagues for this role or any other RN role, we do offer a referral bonus of $750.
• Stipend is also provided to the candidate living more than 50 miles from the facility
• Local/Travel Contracts available in multiple departments in all states.

Job Summary

• The Staff Physicist works within the Department of Radiation Oncology.
• They report to the Chief of Physics and work under the guidance of the Director of Clinical Physics and Medical Physicist Ld. They perform and review all aspects of radiotherapy patient and equipment related planning and quality assurance.
• The Staff Physicist in Radiation Oncology responsibilities will include clinical service, research/development and education/training based on the assignments from the Chief of Physics and Director of Clinical Physics.

Essential Functions:

Clinical Service, Technical Management and Consultation

• Manage and monitor clinical treatment process, procedure and staff performing daily calibrations for all therapy and imaging equipment, and radioactive sources.
• Provided consultation with radiation oncologists on the physical and radiobiological aspects of patients’ treatments and the development of treatment plans and treatment protocols.
• Assist radiation oncologists in credentialing and supporting clinical trials. Responsible for specific QA of clinical trials and protocols.
• Ensure accurate production of treatment accessories through monitoring of machine shop, Decimal contract, and/or outside vendor, production techniques and QA processes.

Research and Development:

• Participate in clinical research and study on anatomic/functional/biological image guidance, treatment planning optimization, motion/variation management, and improvement of dose delivering accuracy and efficiency, as well as treatment process control and adaptation.
• Promote, lead and participate in advanced technology development and clinical application on imaging, dose/treatment position detection, dose response measurement, and treatment planning/delivering.

Required Skills:

• Master’s degree or PhD degree in physics, medical physics, or related field.
• Doctorate of Medical Physics or demonstrated equivalency through experience as well as being listed as an Authorized Medical Physicist (AMP) on a Nuclear Regulatory License (NRC).
• Completion of a CAMPEP approved Medical Physics residency program in Radiation Oncology or 1 – 2 years’ experience in a related field desirable.
• CRT-Medical Physics - ABR American Board of Radiology Upon Hire required Or CRT-Therapeutic Medical Physics - ABR American Board of Radiology.