Radiation Physicist ensures the quality of care in the use of radiation-producing sources and imaging equipment and the protection of patients and staff from radiation. Calibrates all radiation therapy equipment, conducts X-ray machine performance surveys, and implements procedures to ensure quality control for electronic imaging devices. Being a Radiation Physicist recommends radiation safety procedures. Informs staff in radiation safety practices. Additionally, Radiation Physicist may require an advanced degree of radiation physics. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. The Radiation Physicist contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. Work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. To be a Radiation Physicist typically requires 4 to 7 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
GENERAL SUMMARY:
The Staff Physicist works within the Department of Radiation Oncology. They report to the Chief of Physics and work under the guidance of the Director of Clinical Physics and Medical Physicist Ld. They perform and review all aspects of radiotherapy patient and equipment related planning and quality assurance. The primary responsibility of the Staff Physicist is to assure the best possible treatment is provided to the patients in Radiation Oncology. The Staff Physicist in Radiation Oncology responsibilities will include clinical service, research/development and education/training based on the assignments from the Chief of Physics and Director of Clinical Physics.
STANDARD QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
Education / Training: Master’s degree or PhD degree in physics, medical physics or related field or Doctorate of Medical Physics or demonstrated equivalency through experience as well as being listed as an Authorized Medical Physicist (AMP) on a Nuclear Regulatory License (NRC).
Work Experience: Completion of a CAMPEP approved Medical Physics residency program in Radiation Oncology or 1 – 2 years’ experience in a related field desirable.
Certification, Licensure, Registration: Certification in therapeutic medical physics (or therapeutic radiological physics or radiological physics) by either: American Board of Radiology. American Board of Medial Physics.
Or must complete certification within three years or hire or must be classified as an AMP by the NRC.
Other Qualifications: None.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described.
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SITE - Farmington Hills Cancer Center - 27900 Grand River - Farmington HillsDepartment Name
Radiation Oncology - Farmington HillsEmployment Type
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