Medical Physicist

Overview

Northside Hospital is award-winning, state-of-the-art, and continually growing. Constantly expanding the quality and reach of our care to our patients and communities creates even more opportunity for the best healthcare professionals in Atlanta and beyond. Discover all the possibilities of a career at Northside today.

Responsibilities

Performs a variety of duties related to providing qualified radiological physics support for the Radiation Oncology Department. This includes but is not limited to equipment monitoring for quality assurance / control, clinical application of radiation oncology and documentation necessary in the therapeutic application. Assists Chief Medical Physicist in all brachytherapy services, including high dose rate and prostate seed implantation. Assists Chief Medical Physicist in ensuring that all physics functions and operations within the department meet state and other regulatory standards.

The ideal candidate will have the following attributes :

• MS or PhD degree in medical physics.
• Board certification or eligibility in therapeutic medical physics from the American Board of Radiology (or equivalent).
• Three years clinical experience in medical physics, including HDR planning treatment delivery.
• Eligible for addition to the radioactive materials license to handle radioisotopes as a Qualified Medical Physicist.
• Experience with Elekta treatment machines and MOSAIQ

Northside Hospital offers a competitive compensation package, including comprehensive health benefits, retirement savings and pension plans, and relocation allowance. Become a part of the Northside Hospital Cancer Institute Radiation Oncology Physics team, providing cutting-edge care in a community-focused environment.

Qualifications

REQUIRED :

1. Masters Degree in Medical Physics or related field.

2. Certified in cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR)

3. Must be ABR certified or eligible

PREFERRED

1. Experience : 3 (three) years in Radiation Oncology (clinical application of medical physics, High Dose Rate Brachytherapy and Prostate Seed Implants)

Work Hours : 8AM-4PM

Weekend Requirements :

No

On-Call Requirements :

No