What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physicist- Radiation Oncology position at Monmouth Medical Center?
Job Title: Physicist
The Physicist is responsible for technical aspects of the quality control program in the Radiation Oncology Department, including equipment calibration and commissioning. Ensures that the dose prescription is accurately delivered to the defined patient site.
Qualifications:
- Master's or Doctoral degree in Radiation Science, Health Physics, Physics, or equivalent
- At least two years of experience in a clinical Radiation Therapy Department
- Eligible for ABR certification in related Medical physics specialty
Scheduling Requirements:
- Full-Time
- Day Shift
- 40 hours per week
Essential Functions:
- Assists Chief Physicist in meeting NJ State and NRC regulations for patient treatment and safety
- Assists Dosimetrists in performing all treatment planning and calculations as well as performing these same procedures
- Assists in yearly and monthly calibrations of Linear Accelerators as assigned by the Chief Physicist
- Plans HDR brachytherapy cases; performs HDR calibrations, delivers HDR treatment with physician-authorized users
- Verifies all treatment parameters are entered in the patient chart and the correctness of them in R/V system
- Works in close contact with the Chief physicist, Dosimetrists, and physicians in solving treatment problems
- Performs other duties as assigned
Benefits and Perks:
RWJBarnabas Health offers a comprehensive Total Rewards package providing benefits and resources to support employees' physical, emotional, social, and financial health.
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- Retirement Plans
- Short & Long Term Disability
- Life & Accidental Death Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Wellness Programs
- Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
- Discounts through our partners
About RWJBarnabas Health:
RWJBarnabas Health is the premier healthcare destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner. We advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both clinical and social determinants of health.
We aim to make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey by improving the health of residents, creating educational and career opportunities, and enhancing community health through local programs and education.
