Radiation Physicist

Berkshire Health Systems; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Berkshire Health Systems is seeking a Therapeutic Radiation Physicist to work within the Radiation Oncology team in Massachusetts. You will apply advanced radiation physics to optimize patient care while upholding safety, regulatory compliance, and quality assurance across planning and treatment delivery.

The role requires strong independent judgment, excellent communication skills, and a solid track record in dosimetry, treatment planning, radiation safety, and emerging technologies in medical

Qualifications

• Three years of clinical medical physics experience in a hospital setting.
• MS or PhD in Medical Physics; CAMPEP residency preferred.
• ABR certification in Therapeutic Radiological Physics or Radiation Oncology Physics, or in process.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe, accurate, and effective delivery of radiation therapy.
• Provide clinical medical physics support for treatment planning, delivery, QA, and safety.
• Support implementation of emerging technologies and radiation safety compliance.

Skills

Communication skills

Independent judgment

Education

MS/PhD in Medical Physics

CAMPEP residency preferred

Job description

Working collaboratively with radiation oncologists, dosimetrists, radiation therapists, physicians, nurses, engineers, and other members of the multidisciplinary team, the Therapeutic Radiation Physicist applies advanced knowledge of radiation physics to optimize patient care while maintaining the highest standards of safety and regulatory compliance.

DEFINITION/PRIMARY FUNCTIONS

• The Therapeutic Radiation Physicist is a highly skilled member of the Radiation Oncology team responsible for ensuring the safe, accurate, and effective delivery of radiation therapy. Physicist provides clinical medical physics support for treatment planning, treatment delivery, equipment performance, quality assurance, radiation safety, and the implementation of emerging technologies.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS (Minimum qualifications are required unless stated otherwise.)

• Experience:
  • Three years of experience in clinical medical physics in a hospital setting.
• Education and Training:
  • M.S. or PhD. in Medical Physics
  • Completion of the CAMPEP accredited residency program is preferred.
• License, Certification & Registration:
  • ABR - Certification in Therapeutic Radiological Physics by the American Board of Radiology or Radiation Oncology Physics by the American Board of Medical Physics, or in the process to obtain the certification
• Other Requirements:
  • Must demonstrate independent judgment and decision-making capabilities.
  • Must possess good verbal and written communication skills.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of radiation therapy physics, dosimetry, treatment planning, radiation safety, and quality assurance.