Position Title:

Medical Physicist

Department:

Radiation Oncology

Job Description:

General Description: Responsible for the clinical physics duties of the Department of Radiation Oncology and to maintain the quality assurance of all instruments, treatment planning systems that are being used in the department to ensure that patients receive optimal treatment as prescribed by physicians.

Essential Responsibilities:

Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position.  Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position. 

• Periodic ( Daily, Weekly, Monthly, Annual as appropriate) calibration of radiation generators and sources; quality assurance of radiation equipments, treatment planning and record and verification systems; acceptance testing, commissioning and beam data measurement
• Treatment Planning for IMRT/3DCRT, plan verification, physics calculations and chart checks
• Dose verification, In Vivo Dosimetry, electron output measurements, special imaging (CT, MRI, Ultra sound, PET, etc.,), immobilization and treatment techniques - planning and dosimetry, commissioning and planning of special procedures.
• Planning, quality assurance and procedures for stereotactic radiosurgery and  LDR/HDR Brachytherapy
• Shielding calculations if needed and involvement with faculty physicists in academic activities as needed
• Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position.

General Responsibilities:

• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Master’s degree in Medical Physics, Physics or closely related field. 

Experience: 1 year of clinical experience in radiation physics or 1 year of experience in approved clinical medical physics graduate/residency program

OR an equivalent combination of education and experience

Licensure/Certifications/Registrations Required: None required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient with the use of Microsoft Office tools.

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OU Health is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family.