About the role
Job Title: Certified or Board-Eligible Medical Physicist
About Us
At West Cancer Center, we are dedicated to providing compassionate, patient-centered care while advancing groundbreaking research. Our team fosters collaboration, innovation, and professional growth, ensuring that every role contributes to making a difference in patients’ lives. Join us in our mission to provide comprehensive support to those navigating the challenges of cancer treatment.
Position Overview
The Certified Medical Physicist ensures the quality and safety of radiation therapy and imaging equipment in support of oncology patient care. This role includes equipment calibration, dose verification, treatment planning, and quality assurance. The Medical Physicist also helps develop and maintain safety procedures and regulatory compliance across multiple sites. This is a highly collaborative position, working with physicians, dosimetrists, and other clinical staff to ensure precision and safety in radiation therapy.
Key Responsibilities
* Consult with Dosimetrists, Physicists, and Physicians to develop and maintain a quality assurance program for radiation therapy modalities * Perform IMRT/VMAT and SBRT treatment planning * Conduct acceptance testing and commissioning of new radiation therapy equipment or procedures under supervision of the Chief Physicist * Provide technical direction, training, and continuing education to junior Physicists and Dosimetrists * Support Radiation Oncologists and Physicists with HDR and LDR brachytherapy planning and procedures * Ensure compliance with safety procedures and regulatory standards * Maintain appropriate documentation and technical reports * Perform other job duties as assigned
Qualifications
Education & Experience
* Master’s or Doctoral degree in Medical Physics, Radiologic Physics, Engineering, or a related Physical Science field with a strong background in mathematics * Minimum of three years of full-time equivalent experience in medical radiation physics
Licensure & Certification
* Current certification in Therapeutic Radiological Physics from the American Board of Radiology
Skills & Abilities
* Demonstrated competency in medical physics and advanced assignments * Ability to prepare complex technical documentation * Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills * Independent decision-making and organizational ability * Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects
Why West Cancer Center is a Great Place to Work
* Meaningful Impact: Play a direct role in supporting patients through one of the most challenging times of their lives. * Collaborative Culture: Work alongside a multidisciplinary team of dedicated professionals committed to improving cancer care. * Professional Development: Benefit from ongoing training, educational resources, and growth opportunities. * Mission-Driven Environment: Be part of an organization guided by compassion, integrity, and innovation.
No nights, weekends, or holidays. Comprehensive benefits package.
Join Us
If you’re a certified or board-eligible medical physicist committed to clinical excellence and innovation in cancer treatment, we invite you to join our team at West Cancer Center. Apply today and help us deliver safe, precise, and effective radiation therapy in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.