Medical Physicist

Overview:

Provides physics services related to the planning and delivery of therapeutic radiation treatment in accordance with the Radiation Oncologist's prescription. Provides technical leadership including clinical set-up expertise to radiation oncologists, dosimetrists and therapists. Performs quality assurance checks according to regulatory requirements and industry standards for all department equipment.

Responsibilities:

Provides physics services related to the planning and delivery of therapeutic radiation treatment in accordance with the Radiation Oncologist's prescription. Provides technical leadership including clinical set-up expertise to radiation oncologists, dosimetrists and therapists. Performs quality assurance checks according to regulatory requirements and industry standards for all department equipment.

Qualifications:

Education

• Master's Degree of Science in Medical Physics, or related discipline Required

Work Experience

• 3 years of clinical experience in a radiation therapy department or completion of a CAMPEP approved residency program Required

Licenses and Certifications

• Board Eligible by the American Board of Radiology in Therapeutic Radiation Physics Upon Hire Required and
• Ability to be listed as an authorized user on State of Georgia Radioactive Material License Upon Hire Required and
• Participation in the American Board of Radiology Maintenance of Certification Program Upon Hire Required

Business Unit : Company Name:

Piedmont Atlanta Hospital