Radiation Physicist

Wexner Medical Center; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, OH, seeks a clinical physicist to support Radiation Oncology. You will calibrate treatment machines, specify equipment, and lead dosimetry and health-physics safety surveys.

The role requires a Master of Science with math and physics (preferably Medical Physics), ABR eligibility with certification expected within 3 years, and at least two years of clinical experience in Radiation Oncology.

Qualifications

• Master of Science with math and physics concentration, preferably in Medical Physics.
• 2+ years of clinical experience in Radiation Oncology.
• ABR eligibility; certification within 3 years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional medical physics services in Radiation Medicine.
• Evaluate and interpret medical radiation treatment prescriptions; supervise treatment plans.
• Develop and execute equipment monitoring, calibration, and safety surveys.
• Support clinical research as required.

Skills

Clinical radiation physics

ABR eligible

Medical physics

Education

Master of Science in Medical Physics

Math and Physics concentration

Job description

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SCOPE OF POSITION

The clinical physicist in Radiation Oncology is responsible for specification and acquisition of all radiation generating equipment, calibration of the treatment machines and acquisition and maintenance of all dosimetry and health-physics equipment. Reviews OSU radiation treatment charts and instructs personnel in principles and regulations related to radiation therapy physics, dosimetry and radiation protection.

POSITION SUMMARY

Under indirect supervision, provides professional medical physics services at the Department of Radiation Medicine (or its outreach/affiliates) of the Medical Center. Evaluates and interprets medical radiation treatment prescriptions. Collaborates with medical providers in the design and modification of effective radiation treatments for patients; oversees and monitors treatment plans developed by Dosimetrists, and participates in development and execution of equipment monitoring, calibration, and safety surveys. Provide technical assistance in the development of treatment plans for patients undergoing radiation therapy; monitor patients; maintain established policies, procedures, objectives, quality measurement, and safety; perform clinical research as required.

Minimum Education Required

Master's Level Degree

Required Qualifications

Master of Science degree with math and physics concentration, preferably in Medical Physics. Specialization in clinical radiation, therapeutic physics. Extensive progressively responsible experience in Radiation Oncology, Clinical Physics and Radiation Therapy. Minimum of two years of clinical experience, either through previous work experience, or clinical Radiation Oncology Residency. ABR eligible at a minimum. If not currently ABR certified, it is expected that ABR certification will be obtained within 3 years of hire.

Career Roadmap

FUNCTION: Imaging

SUB-FUNCTION: Radiation Biologist and Physics

CAREER BAND: Individual Contributor - Clinical

LEVEL: C2

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