Medical Physicist; Houston, TX

Duties/Responsibilities

• Calibration of dose meters, including dosimetric inter‑comparisons for QA; calibration of radiation equipment (accelerator monitor unit calibration); beam data acquisition for treatment planning.
• Preparation of data for treatment planning systems; development and improvement of dose measurement systems, protocols, and software for dosimetry purposes (including spreadsheets and databases).
• Ensures compliance with Federal, State, and organizational regulations for radiation safety.
• Participates in the development of organizational performance‑improvement activities, policies, procedures, and standards of practice to meet regulatory requirements.
• Assists in acceptance testing and commissioning of new machines and re‑commissioning after major maintenance.
• Performs individual treatment planning, dosimetry calculations, and treatment‑planning reviews (physics component).
• Provides physics consultation to all radiation‑oncology personnel and radiation oncologists concerning aspects of patient care and treatment.
• Ensures routine verification of the department treatment‑planning system.
• Collaborates with the information‑services department; manages software for the department planning system.
• Assists in planning and shielding calculations for new radiation facilities and programs.
• Interprets and prepares documentation summarizing regulatory changes for integration into departmental operations.
• Provides dosimetry checks following source changes.
• Assists with the selection and acquisition of sources for permanent implant techniques.
• In collaboration with the department director and Physics director, participates in clinical education, training, and competency evaluations for medical physics, dosimetry, and therapy staff.

• Willing to relocate to Houston, TX, or surrounding area required.
• M.S. or Ph.D. (preferred) in Medical Physics or a closely related field required.
• Minimum of 3+ years of clinical experience in addition to a CAMPEP‑accredited residency.
• Candidates who have passed the Part‑I and, where applicable, Part‑II A  exams preferred.
• Experience with High Dose Rate (HDR) and Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS) programs preferred.
• Computer‑system administration experience with patient‑record and Verify database applications desirable.
• Certification in Radiation Oncology Physics by the American Board of Radiology (A ) or another alternative certifying body.
• Candidates who are not certified must be eligible for board certification and achieve this status within 3 years of hire.
• Must apply for and maintain relevant State licensing and/or registration as required for working as a medical physicist at the clinical site and do so in a timely manner.

$128,690 – $176,946

• Medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Life insurance, long‑term and short‑term disability insurance.
• Paid parking/public transportation, paid time off, paid sick days, and safe time.

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