What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Physics Specialist position at Monmouth Medical Center?
Job Overview
The Medical Physics Specialist is responsible for ensuring the accurate delivery of radiation treatment to patients in a clinical setting. This role requires expertise in equipment calibration, commissioning, and quality control.
Key Responsibilities
- Assists Chief Physicist in meeting regulatory requirements for patient safety and treatment accuracy
- Performs treatment planning and calculations, as well as assists Dosimetrists in these tasks
- Plans HDR brachytherapy cases, performs calibrations, and delivers treatments under physician supervision
- Verifies treatment parameters in patient charts and R/V system
Requirements
- M.S. or Ph.D. in Radiation Science, Health Physics, or equivalent
- Two years of experience in a clinical Radiation Therapy Department
- Eligibility for ABR certification in related Medical Physics specialty
