Radiation Therapy Physicist: Advanced Treatment Planning

Mount Sinai; New York (NY); On-site; USD 117,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mount Sinai Health System in New York seeks a Radiation Therapy Physicist to collaborate with Radiation Oncologists and help develop customized treatment plans using CT-based methods and IMRT. You will monitor treatment delivery and contribute to quality assurance.

The role requires a Master’s degree in physics or medical physics, with at least one year of experience in therapeutic radiation therapy; PhD is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in physics, biophysics or medical physics required.
• 1+ year experience in therapeutic radiation therapy.
• PhD preferred for advanced roles.

Responsibilities

• Create customized radiation treatment plans using 3-D CT and IMRT to match physician prescriptions.
• Correlate simulation radiographs with CT data to target tumors accurately.
• Assist in shielding design to minimize dose to normal tissues.
• Calculate beam arrangements and verify alignment with treatment plans.
• Collaborate with radiation therapists to set up patients and immobilization devices.
• Monitor patient treatment and maintain quality assurance records.
• Participate in weekly chart rounds and resident teaching.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in physics, biophysics or medical physics

PhD preferred

Tools

3-D CT planning

IMRT planning

Job description

The Mount Sinai Health System in New York seeks a Radiation Therapy Physicist to collaborate with Radiation Oncologists and help develop customized treatment plans using CT-based methods and IMRT. You will monitor treatment delivery and contribute to quality assurance.

The role requires a Master’s degree in physics or medical physics, with at least one year of experience in therapeutic radiation therapy; PhD is preferred.