Radiation Oncology Medical Physicist
Job in
Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio, 45840, USA
Listing for:
Blanchard Valley Health System
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-01-14
Job specializations:
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Healthcare
Medical Physicist
Job Description & How to Apply Below
The physicist uses their knowledge of physics to develop and us medical radiation treatment, devices, and technologies. Their responsibilities include planning radiation treatments, ensuring patients receive the correct dose, and directly participating in a patient's diagnosis and treatment. Working in radiotherapy physics, the physicist will be responsible for the precision and accuracy of treatments by sing advanced computer calculations to develop individual patient treatment plans.
The physicist will use images of the cancer to outline target volume. In addition, the physicist will ensure equipment in safe, effective, and working properly, and maintaining it at high quality standards, while performing QA and troubleshooting. The physicist will study how radiation affects the body, researching new treatment options, and developing new safety procedures. There are additional expectations around teaching other team members, advising on radiation safety and identifying problems, developing clinical solutions, and implementing quality management programs.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master of Science degree in physics, biophysics, medical physics, radiological physics, nuclear engineering or health physics
- Minimum of two years of clinical experience, either through previous work experience, or clinical Radiation Oncology Residency
- Eligible for American Board of Radiology (A ) certification at a minimum. If not currently A certified, A certification must be obtained within 3 years of hire
- Eligible for CRE certification through the state of Ohio
JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
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Responsible for maintaining and executing the Radiation Oncology Quality Assurance and Safety program (policies and procedures) for radiation therapy and provides appropriate support to staff in this regard.Implements, manages and maintains all medical physics ancillary QA equipment including preventative maintenance and routine calibrations (e.g., pt. diodes, daily therapist QA).Coordinates with alternate physicist to ensure on site coverage of patient care during clinic hours and coverage for vacations and illness. Maintains calendar of coverage and communicates changes at least 30 days in advance. Available for emergency consultation when necessary.Responsible for ensuring all local/state/federal regulations and accreditation standards related to medical physics services are metConsults with Radiation Oncologists, Dosimetrists, and Therapists to ensure safe and effective treatment of patients. Responsible for initial physics consultation with radiation oncologist and dosimetrist for plan development and review. Consultative support of radiation oncologist including special dose measurements, calculations, etc.Responsible for administration and maintenance of all software systems including treatment planning systems, monitor unit calculation systems, and QA software including oversight of software upgrades.Performs daily, monthly and annual quality assurance testing on all linear accelerators, CT simulators and treatment planning systems in accordance with local/state/federal regulations. Serves as point of contact for consulting on equipment downtime.Responsible for oversight of dosimetrist to include plan reviews for each patient. Assists dosimetrist in planning as necessary and is responsible for quality assurance of each patient plan including special quality assurance for IMRT planning. Participates in weekly chart round reviews.Performs dosimetry functions in the absence of dosimetrist.Present at machine for all Hyper Arc/SBRT/SRS/SRT, high dose treatments and any other treatments as determined by the radiation oncologists.Responsible for commissioning and maintaining of Hyper Arc & stereotactic machine model in treatment planning system. Responsible for maintenance and utilization of stereotactic & Hyper Arc ancillary quality assurance equipment. Serves as point of contact for radiation safety from regulatory body surveys.Performs weekly patient chart reviews and is responsible for Maintenance of all records pertaining to patient consults and quality assurance as needed.Responsible for all physics test credentialing, planning, and oversight of RTOG protocol participation. Initiates, implements, performs procedures for additional treatment types, accreditations or certifications.
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