Proton Physicist

Integrated Resources, Inc.; Royal Oak (MI); On-site; USD 234,000 - 241,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Integrated Resources, Inc (IRI) seeks a Staff Physicist in Royal Oak, MI to support the Department of Radiation Oncology. The role reports to the Chief of Physics and collaborates with the Director of Clinical Physics and Medical Physicist Lead on patient- and equipment-related planning and QA.

Responsibilities include clinical service, research and education, with emphasis on treatment planning, QA, and protocol development.

Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in physics or medical physics.
• Authorized Medical Physicist (AMP) per NRC.
• CAMPEP-approved Medical Physics residency in Radiation Oncology or 1–2 years related experience.
• CRT-ABR certification required on hire (CRT-Medical Physics or CRT-Therapeutic).

Responsibilities

• Staff Physicist supports the Department of Radiation Oncology.
• Performs and reviews radiotherapy planning and QA.
• Clinical service, research/development and education per leadership.
• Manage clinical treatment processes, calibrations and QA of equipment.

Skills

Master’s degree in physics

PhD in medical physics

AMP (NRC) license

ABR certification

Education

Master’s degree in physics

PhD in medical physics

Job description

Initial Duration – 3+ months (Possibility of extension or Full-time Conversion)

Location: Royal Oak, MI 48073

Shift: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM (Flexible)

Pay Range: $170 to $175/hr. on W2

Note: Referral Bonus for every successful referral. Additional bonus opportunities may also be available. (Many vary on positions)

Required Credentials:

• 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.

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.