Radiation Physicist

MemorialCare; Fountain Valley (CA); On-site; USD 135,004 - 196,996; Full time

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Job summary

MemorialCare is seeking a Radiation Physicist at the Orange Coast Medical Center. This role involves supporting the safe use of radiation for treating cancer patients, ensuring accuracy in treatment planning, and collaborating with various healthcare professionals.

Applicants should have a Master’s or PhD in Medical Physics, along with ABR or ABMP certification. This full-time position offers competitive pay ranging from $98 to $143 per hour, with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for additional compensation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience in radiation therapy physics preferred.
• Experience with machine quality assurance, treatment planning support, and chart checks preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality assurance testing of radiation therapy equipment.
• Review and validate patient treatment plans.
• Support treatment planning activities including advanced modalities.
• Assist with regulatory surveys, audits, and accreditation activities.

Skills

Clinical experience in radiation therapy physics

Machine quality assurance

Treatment planning support

Radiation safety principles

Collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams

Education

Master’s degree or PhD in Medical Physics

ABR or ABMP certification in Therapeutic Medical Physics

Job description

Title: Radiation Physicist

Location: Orange Coast Medical Center

Department: Radiology Therapeutic

Status: Full Time

Shift: Days (8hr)

Pay Range: $98.00/hr - $143.00/hr

Position Summary

Under the guidance and oversight of the Physicist Lead, the Radiation Physicist supports the safe, accurate, and effective use of therapeutic radiation in the treatment of cancer patients. This position collaborates closely with physicians, dosimetrists, therapists, and interdisciplinary team members to ensure high‑quality treatment planning, radiation dose delivery, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance. The Radiation Physicist actively participates in departmental quality and safety initiatives and supports accreditation and regulatory standards.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Perform and document quality assurance (daily, monthly, annual) testing of radiation therapy equipment in accordance with AAPM/ASTRO guidelines, Title 17, and Joint Commission standards.
• Review and validate patient treatment plans to ensure accuracy, adherence to physician prescription, and protection of critical structures.
• Support treatment planning activities including 3D Conformal, IMRT, IGRT, SRS/SBRT, HDR brachytherapy, and other modalities as applicable.
• Perform dosimetric measurements, machine calibration checks, and chart reviews to maintain a high level of clinical accuracy and safety.
• Support radiation safety processes in coordination with the Physicist Lead, including adherence to the Radiation Safety Program and California Radiation Control Regulations (Title 17).
• Assist with preparation, documentation, and data support for regulatory surveys, audits, and accreditation activities (e.g., Joint Commission, ACR).
• Follow departmental policies and procedures related to the therapeutic use of radiation and radioactive materials.
• Collaborate with radiation oncologists, dosimetrists, therapists, nursing, and other disciplines to ensure safe operations and optimal patient outcomes.
• Participate in education and training of hospital personnel, radiation therapy staff, residents, and students as assigned.
• Communicate findings, recommendations, and issues clearly and professionally to the Physicist Lead and interdisciplinary team.
• Participate in departmental quality improvement initiatives, incident reviews, and process evaluations related to radiation therapy services.
• Assist with commissioning, testing, and evaluation of new technology under the direction of the Physicist Lead.
• Support accurate documentation and collaboration with billing workflows to ensure appropriate charge capture for physics‑related services.
• Ability to be at work and be on time.
• Ability to follow company policies, procedures and directives.
• Ability to interact in a positive and constructive manner.
• Ability to prioritize and multitask.

Minimum Requirements

• Qualifications/Work Experience: Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience in radiation therapy physics preferred.
• Qualifications/Work Experience: Demonstrated experience with machine quality assurance, treatment planning support, chart checks, and radiation safety principles preferred.
• Education/Licensure/Certification: Master’s degree or PhD in Medical Physics or related field required.
• Education/Licensure/Certification: ABR or ABMP certification in Therapeutic Medical Physics required.

Placement in the pay range is based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, relevant years of experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, there may be additional compensation available for this role, including shift differentials, extra shift incentives, and bonus opportunities.

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