Radiation Physicist

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center seeks a skilled clinical physicist to provide professional medical physics services within Radiation Oncology and to evaluate treatment prescriptions and plans. You will oversee calibration, dosimetry, and safety surveys, and collaborate on equipment monitoring and quality measures.

Requires a Master of Science in medical physics (or related field) and ABR eligibility, with at least two years of clinical experience.

Qualifications

• Master of Science degree in medical physics or related field.
• ABR eligibility required; certification within 3 years.
• Minimum 2 years clinical experience in Radiation Oncology.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional medical physics services in Radiation Oncology.
• Evaluate and interpret medical radiation treatment prescriptions; supervise treatment plans.
• Oversee equipment calibration, dosimetry, safety surveys, and quality measures; support treatment planning and research as needed.

Education

Master of Science degree with math and physics concentration

Job description

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

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.