Join Ochsner Health System as a Medical Physicist, providing crucial radiation physics support in cancer treatment. You'll be involved in treatment planning, quality assurance, and equipment maintenance, making a significant impact on patient care.
Key Responsibilities
Participates in patient treatment planning
Reviews all performance improvement records
Assists with the preparation of special procedures, including radioactive implants
Verifies that patient has received prescribed dose by performing QA checks
Participates in QA program for radiation-producing machines
Performs patient specific dose measurements
Consults with dosimetrists, therapists, and staff
Participates in activities for professional development
Adapts behavior to the specific patient population
Performs other related duties as required
Required Qualifications
Master's degree in medical physics, radiological physics, or related field
2 years of experience in clinical medical physics
Documented experience in a clinical CT environment conducting at least 10 CT performance evaluations under the direct supervision of a board-certified medical physicist
Board eligible in therapeutic radiological physics by the American Board of Radiology or the American Board of Medical Physics
Preferred Qualifications
Ph.D. in medical physics, radiological physics, or related field
Certification in therapeutic radiological physics by the American Board of Radiology or the American Board of Medical Physics