Radiation Physicist

Asante; Medford (OR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Job summary

Asante in Oregon seeks a Staff Radiation Physicist to perform medical physics QA, calibration, and consultation, contributing to dosimetric treatment plans under supervision by the Radiation Oncologist. You will help develop and implement new radiation oncology techniques, ensuring safety and effective collaboration with the oncology team.

A Master’s or PhD in medical physics is required, with strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in medical physics or equivalent with clinical training required.
• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, clinical oncology, radiobiology, radiation physics, and radiation safety.
• Expertise in developing optimal treatment plans and radiation therapy processes.
• Experience with health care informatics, data systems, and clinical guidelines.
• Strong communication with patients, families, and the oncology team.
• Independent, disciplined, and collaborative problem-solving.
• Familiar with radiation safety principles and Oregon regulations.
• Ability to read and implement treatment protocols.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform Medical Physics QA and calibration tasks, and provide consultation.
• Contribute to production of dosimetric treatment plans under radiation oncologist supervision.
• Support development and implementation of new radiation oncology techniques and modalities.
• Collaborate with Radiation Oncology team to ensure quality and safety.

Skills

Anatomy/ physiology

Radiation oncology expertise

Health care informatics

Communication

Critical thinking

Radiation safety

Treatment plan interpretation

Organization/time management

Reading/comprehension

Education

Master's degree or PhD in medical physics

Job description

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Supervisor of Radiation Physics, the Staff Radiation Physicist will perform Medical Physics quality assurance, calibration and consultation tasks, as well as contribute to the production of dosimetric treatment plans as prescribed and supervised by the Radiation Oncologist. It is expected that the Staff Physicist will contribute to Radiation Oncology program development and implementation as needed to bring new radiation oncology treatment techniques and modalities into our clinical practice.

Qualifications

Education

• Master's degree or PhD in medical physics, or the equivalent with the appropriate clinical training, is required.

Required Experience / Skills / Abilities

• Knowledgeable in the areas of anatomy, physiology, clinical oncology, radiobiology, radiation physics, and radiation safety.
• Expertise in the technical aspects of radiation oncology and medical physics to develop optimal treatment plans.
• Knowledgeable in health care informatics-including the resources, devices, and methods to acquire, store and retrieve data. These tools include computers as well as clinical guidelines, current medical terminology, information and communication systems.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills to facilitate the exchange of information with patients, family members, the radiation oncology treatment team as well as outside entities.
• A high level of critical thinking and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently, but in collaboration with the Radiation Oncologist and Supervisor, Radiation Physics.
• Working knowledge of radiation safety principles and practices as well as current rules and regulations of the State of Oregon.
• Ability to interpret criteria and develop treatment plans as defined by relevant treatment protocols.
• Strong organizational and time management skills; the ability to prioritize competing demands; and the ability to focus in a distracting environment.
• Ability to read and comprehend written instructions, correspondence, memorandums, and medical records.

Preferred Experience / Skills / Abilities

• 2 years professional experience performing Radiation Oncology treatment planning.
• Experience planning SBRT, VMAT and TomoTherapy treatment planning & administration.
• Specialized training in dosimetric techniques and physics of treatment planning and calibration of Linacs, including TomoTherapy.
• Strong computer skills at a user level as well as an aptitude for learning new computer software and systems including treatment planning, secondary dose calculation, image fusion/contouring, quality assurance packages and record and verify systems, as commonly encountered in Radiation Oncology practice.

Preferred Certifications

• MHP: Medical Health Physics Certification.
• MP: Medical Physics Certification.
• ABR (American Board of Radiology) or equivalent certification and participation in MOC (maintenance of certification), if applicable.

Total Rewards

We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to support your well-being and professional growth, including:

• Competitive Pay: Hourly and salaried positions earn market-based compensation.
• Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision coverage for part-time and above employees and their eligible dependents beginning within 30 days of hire.
• Retirement Savings: Employer-sponsored retirement plan with company contribution and match.
• Paid Time Off: Generous ETO for part-time and above employees.
• Professional Development: Continue to enhance your education through our tuition reimbursement and tuition repayment program
• Additional Benefits: Life insurance, disability coverage, and employee assistance programs.

At Asante, We Are Guided By Our Values

Excellence - Respect - Honesty - Service - Teamwork

Asante is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and to employing and advancing qualified individuals of all backgrounds, including women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.