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United States , Oak Lawn

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86.75 - 138.80 USD / Hour

Job Description:

Provide physics services to the Radiation Oncology Department in accordance with the highest standards of practice and as required by regulatory agencies. Provide emergent physics services to the Diagnostic Radiology and Nuclear Medicine Departments as needed when standard resources are unavailable.

Job Responsibility:

  • Provision of operational aspects of Medical Physics
  • Calibration of radioactive sources and radiation producing equipment
  • Develop and implement QC programs and policies for radiation equipment and patient treatment at the discretion of the manager of medical physics
  • Stay abreast of new radiotherapeutic treatment delivery and treatment delivery techniques. Participate in continuous practice improvement
  • Assist in planning for resource allocation with radiation oncology, radiology and other areas that use radiation producing equipment
  • Implement, maintain and supervise radiation safety aspects within the radiation oncology department to meet or exceed all State and Federal laws and rules. Also provide radiation safety support to other departments when appropriate

Requirements:

  • MS or PhD in Medical physics or PhD in Physics
  • Completion of a CAMPEP accredited residency in Therapeutic Medical Physics OR 3 years of clinical experience
  • Clinical skills covering quality assurance testing, dosimetric calibration of therapy equipment, implementation and execution of external beam and brachytherapy treatments
  • Excellent teamwork within and across departments
  • Good communication and presentation skills
  • Strong understanding and ability to use all types of radiation measuring devices
  • Knowledge of radiation rules and regulations on a State and Federal level
  • General knowledge of computers and applications relevant to therapeutic medical physics
  • Eligible for board certification by the American Board of Radiology in Therapeutic Medical Physics
  • Ability to do medium lifting (Lifting up to 20 to 50 pounds occasionally and/or 10 to 25 pounds frequently and up to 10 pounds constantly)
What we offer:
  • Paid Time Off programs
  • Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
  • Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
  • Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
  • Educational Assistance Program

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 04, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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