Radiation Physicist Orange Coast Medical Center Fountain Valley, CA Coder

MemorialCare; Fountain Valley (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

MemorialCare's Orange Coast Medical Center is seeking a Radiation Physicist to support the safe, accurate use of therapeutic radiation in cancer treatment. Under the Physicist Lead, you will help ensure high-quality treatment planning, dose delivery, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance in collaboration with physicians, dosimetrists, therapists, and the broader care team.

This full-time, day-shift role emphasizes quality improvement, documentation, and education of staff and students,

Responsibilities

• Perform and document QA testing of radiation therapy equipment in accordance with guidelines and regulatory standards.
• Review and validate patient treatment plans for accuracy and safety.
• Support treatment planning activities including 3D Conformal, IMRT, IGRT, SRS/SBRT, HDR brachytherapy.
• Perform dosimetric measurements, machine calibration checks, and chart reviews.
• Support radiation safety processes and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with preparation and data support for regulatory surveys, audits, and accreditation.
• Follow departmental policies regarding therapeutic use of radiation and materials.
• Collaborate with physicians, dosimetrists, therapists, nursing, and other disciplines for safe operations.
• Participate in education and training of hospital staff, residents, and students.
• Communicate findings and recommendations clearly to the Physicist Lead and team.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and incident reviews.
• Assist with commissioning, testing, and evaluation of new technology.
• Support accurate documentation and billing workflows for physics-related services.

Job description

Radiation Physicist

Location: Orange Coast Medical Center

Department: Radiology Therapeutic

Status: Full Time

Shift: Days (8hr)

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

MemorialCare is a nonprofit integrated health system that includes four leading hospitals, award-winning medical groups consisting of over 200 sites of care, and more than 2,000 physicians throughout Orange and Los Angeles Counties. We are committed to increasing access to patient-centric, affordable, and high-quality healthcare; your personal contributions are integral to MemorialCare's recognition as a market leader and innovator in value-based and other care models.

Across our family of medical centers, we support each one of our bright, talented employees in reaching the highest levels of professional development, contribution, collaboration, and accountability. Whatever your role and whatever expertise you bring, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your full potential in an environment of respect, innovation, and teamwork.

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 of the Job

• 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.

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 but not limited to, shift differentials, extra shift incentives, and bonus opportunities. Health and wellness is our passion at MemorialCarethat includes taking good care of employees and their dependents. We offer high quality health insurance plan options, so you can select the best choice for your family. And there's more... Check out our MemorialCare Benefits for more information about our Benefits and Rewards.