Clinical Medical Physicist

Position Objective:

Performs all aspects of physics support services for the radiation oncology area in accordance with established professional and departmental standards and procedures.

Essential Job Duties:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions 

1. Conducts daily quality assurance tests on radiological and emergency equipment and records results.
2. Maintains a daily activities log and procedures manual. Compiles data and issues monthly reports as required.
3. Ensures compliance with hospital safety policies and procedures, Joint Commission guidelines, and state radiation control regulations.
4. Supervises and directs the efforts of commercial vendor activities in the areas of emergency service, pre-installation planning, review of environmental and equipment blueprints and specifications, radiation safety considerations, service contract proposals, and installation schedules.

Educational/Experience Requirements:

• Minimum of a Master of Science degree in Medical Radiation Physics and Board certified by the American Board of Radiology (or Board eligible).
• Must be able to interact smoothly and effectively with people and should have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• A strong computer background is necessary.
• Two years full-time training under the supervision of a senior level clinical medical physicist required as minimum level.

Preferred: Ph.D in Medical Physics with current ABR certification in Therapeutic Radiology.

Required License/Certifications: 

• ABR certification in Therapeutic Radiology preferred

Working Conditions, Equipment, Physical Demands:

There is a reasonable expectation that employees in this position will be exposed to blood-borne pathogens.

Physical Demands -

The physical demands and work environment that have been described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

The above job description is an overview of the functions and requirements for this position.  This document is not intended to be an exhaustive list encompassing every duty and requirement of this position; your supervisor may assign other duties as deemed necessary.