Medical Physicist ( SIGN-ON BONUS )

Join The Ackerman Cancer Center Team

Ackerman Cancer Center, the pioneering leader in cancer treatment, is seeking a dedicated and skilled Medical Physicist to join our team. With the distinction of being the only physician-owned proton center in the world, we are committed to providing innovative and patient-centric care. At Ackerman Cancer Center, we believe in a work-life balance, ensuring your personal and professional fulfillment (CLOSED 6 MAJOR HOLIDAYS). Additionally, we are delighted to offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision coverage, as well as voluntary benefits, a 401k retirement plan, tuition reimbursement and generous paid time off (PTO).

Position Overview

Medical Physicists are responsible for all technical aspects of the radiation oncology program. This position ensures a safe environment for staff and patients, and provides oversight towards the accurate delivery of radiation therapy as prescribed by the physician's written directive.

Essential Job Functions

• Ensures the Linear accelerators and Proton accelerator are functioning safely and maintain calibration
• Responsible for patient-specific QA, physics checks of treatment plans and weekly chart reviews during radiation treatment courses
• Provides technical and clinical support to the dosimetry and therapy teams as needed
• Responsible for all radioactive materials all materials are licensed correctly, received, utilized, documented and returned according to safe radiation practices
• Works with the Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) towards maintaining a safe and license compliant radiation facility, and helps the RSO keep legal records for the State of Florida
• Consults, as requested by physician, in areas of patient treatment modality, accumulation of biologically effective dose from historical treatments, and technology implementation for special cases.
• Performs research and development projects under the direction and/or guidance of the Chief Medical Physicist
• Provides didactic and clinical training to staff and students

Requirements

• Active Florida License in Therapeutic Radiological Physicist
• Basic Life Support
• A minimum of a Master of Science in Medical Physics
• ABR certification, or equivalent, in Therapeutic Radiological Physics. Candidates with certification in-progress may be considered
• Minimum 2 years experience in a radiation oncology facility

Other Skills/Abilities

• Exposure to Electronic Medical Records (EMR's)
• Design and fabrication of treatment aids and surface plaques
• Strong communication skills both orally and in writing
• Detailed Oriented
• Organization and prioritization
• Ability to multi task
• Computer coding (Python, SQL etc.)

Hours

• Monday-Friday; rotating shift assignments