Radiation Therapy Physicist

SHR (Spectrum Healthcare Resources); Biloxi (MS); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider has an opening for a civilian Radiation Oncology Physicist at Kessler Air Force Base in Biloxi, Mississippi. Responsibilities include ensuring equipment compliance, leading the Radiation Oncology Physics program, and performing essential dose distributions for patient treatments. The ideal candidate must possess a Master's degree in Physics and be board certified by the American Board of Radiology in Therapeutic Medical Physics. A full-time position that supports work-life balance is available.

Qualifications

• Certification by the American Board of Radiology in Therapeutic Medical Physics.
• Enrolled in the ABR Maintenance of Certification program.
• Clinical expertise in radiation therapy equipment.

Responsibilities

• Direct the Radiation Oncology Physics program and system administration.
• Conduct acceptance testing, calibration, and quality assurance of equipment.
• Perform and direct radiation dose distribution determinations.

Skills

BLS certification

Knowledge of therapeutic medical physics

Ability to perform dose calculations

Education

Master's degree in Physics

Job description

Job Description

Spectrum Healthcare Resources has a potential opportunity for a civilian Radiation Oncology Physicist at Kessler Air Force Base in Biloxi, Mississippi.

• 40 hour a week work schedule.
• Structured setting.
• Position that allows work/life balance.
• Full Time.
• M-F 0700-1700.

Clinical Scope

• Provide clinical expertise with regard to the purchase of new radiation therapy treatment related equipment and upgrades of existing equipment, and for acceptance testing, commissioning, calibration, and periodic quality assurance of radiation therapy equipment.
• Measure and analyze beam data for the treatment machines and assure that beam and source data are correctly entered into the treatment planning system and that beam data is tabulated in a form that is usable by the radiation therapists, dosimetrists, and radiation oncologists.
• Work with other members of the treatment planning team to establish treatment planning and delivery procedures.
• Perform and direct the determination of radiation dose distributions for patients undergoing treatment, ensuring accuracy of the plans, dosimetry calculations, dose totals, and documentation in patient charts. This includes 3-Dimensional conformal radiotherapy planning and delivery.
• Ensure the function and the operation of Virtual Wedge, Electronic Portal Imaging Devices (EPID), Digital Reconstructed Radiographs, Virtual Simulation, Multileaf Collimation, Tomotherapy, Stereotactic Radiation Therapy, and High Dose Rate Brachytherapy technologies.
• Meet radiation monitoring, quality assurance, and safety requirements to ensure compliance with licensure requirements, hospital radiation safety regulations, and national standards of performance.
• Shall be accountable directly to the Chief of Radiation Oncology and be responsible for directing the Radiation Oncology Physics program, acting as a system administrator for the Radiation Oncology Information system.

Job Requirements

• BLS certification.
• Medical Physicist (Radiation Oncology Physicist) must be certified by the American Board of Radiology (ABR) in Therapeutic Medical Physics and enrolled in the ABR Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program.
• Minimum of a Master’s degree in Physics and board certified by the ABR for Therapeutic Medical Physics.

Company Overview

At Spectrum, we utilize over thirty-five years of experience providing optimal solutions for federal agencies that are both innovative and cost-effective. We hold ourselves to the highest standard to ensure successful outcomes for the facilities and healthcare professionals we serve. As a Joint Commission Certified Healthcare Resource, dependability and service are the driving forces of our mission.

EOE/Disabled/Veterans

Equal Opportunity Employer.

Location

US-MS-Biloxi

Recruiter

Melani Alper
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