Radiation Physics Doctoral Intern

Job Title:

Radiation Physics Doctoral Intern

Division:
Radiation Oncology

Work Arrangement:
Onsite only

Location:

Houston, TX

Salary Range: $52,500 - $60,000

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Work Schedule:

Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

The Department of Radiation Oncology at Baylor College of Medicine (BCM) invites applications for a two-year residency in therapeutic medical physics. The BCM Medical Physics Residency Program aims to cultivate medical physicists capable of practicing radiation oncology physics independently. The program prepares residents for A  certification in Therapeutic Radiological Physics, adhering to the standards of the AAPM and CAMPEP.

• Participates in educational activities of the Radiation Oncology residency program.
  • Attends and actively participates in clinical conferences, seminars, and departmental meetings.
  • Presents the findings and research at meetings and professional conferences as required.
  • Participates in the development and presents educational content for staff, residents, and students.
  • Completes assigned coursework and exams related to medical physics, radiation safety, and quality assurance.
  • Engages in continuing education opportunities to keep up with the latest advancements in the field.
• Participates in clinical activities under the guidance of a licensed Medical Physicist.
  • Performs routine quality assurance (QA) testing for radiation therapy equipment, including linear accelerators, treatment planning systems, and imaging devices (CT, MRI, PET, etc.).
  • Participates in the commissioning and calibration of radiation therapy devices, imaging systems, and associated equipment.
  • Collaborates with radiation oncologists, dosimetrists, and therapists to ensure accurate treatment planning and delivery.
  • Performs radiation dose calculations for external beam and brachytherapy treatments.
  • Assists in the development, validation, and implementation of new treatment techniques, including IMRT, VMAT, Brachytherapy, and stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS).
  • Provides support for diagnostic imaging modalities such as X-ray, CT, MRI, PET/CT, and ultrasound.
  • Contributes to the maintenance and optimization of radiation safety protocols and patient protection measures.
  • Performs patient-specific quality assurance for radiation therapy treatments.
• Participates in clinical research activities as they relate to medical physics and radiation therapy.
  • Participates in ongoing clinical and translational research projects related to medical physics.
  • Assists in the design and implementation of experiments and clinical trials, focusing on the development of new techniques, technologies, or methodologies in radiation therapy or imaging.
  • Contributes to the publication of research findings in peer-reviewed journals.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

• MS or Ph.D from a CAMPEP- accredited Medical Physics graduate program, or
• Ph.D. in physics or a related discipline and completed a CAMPEP-accredited certificate program.

• Completion of graduate coursework in medical physics that includes courses in radiological physics, radiation therapy, medical imaging, and radiation protection.
• Previous experience with medical physics instrumentation, radiation therapy equipment, and imaging systems.
• Certification or eligibility to sit for the American Board of Radiology (A ) exams in Medical Physics.

Baylor College of Medicine fosters diversity among its students, trainees, faculty, and staff as a prerequisite to accomplishing our institutional mission and setting standards for excellence in training healthcare providers and biomedical scientists, promoting scientific innovation, and providing patient-centered care. Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.