Medical Physics Specialist (Hiring Immediately)

Job Title: Physicist

Location: Rutgers University Medical Grp

Department Name: CINJ Radiation Physics

Req #: 0000225908

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $218,945.00 - $265,705.00 per year

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview

An Academic Radiation Physicist ensures the quality of care in the use of radiation–producing sources and imaging equipment, and engages in academic activity by supporting clinical research protocols and participating in teaching activities. Responsibilities of the Radiation Physicist shall be subject to the direction of the Division Chief and the local hospital leadership.

Qualifications

Required

• A Ph.D.or M.S. in medical physics, physics or related fields is required.
• The successful candidate must be board certified/eligible with demonstrated successful clinical experience within an academic medical center.
  • Board eligible candidates must be enrolled in or have completed medical physics residency program.
• After residency, (0 -10 years) experience with conventional radiotherapy, 3-D and IMRT treatment planning, high and low dose rate brachytherapy; knowledge of Linac operations and functions, knowledge of various special procedures (external beam and brachytherapy); and strong commitment to patient care, education and clinical research are all required.

Preferred

• Preference of consideration will be given to candidates who have clinical experiences and has completed a CAMPEP accredited residency program.
• Strong communication skills and clinical experiences with demonstrated ability to work independently is strongly preferred.

Schedule Requirements:

• Primary working location(s) is RWJ Hamilton in Hamilton, NJ. This role will also support other RWJ site facilities such as NBI, CMMC, JCMC, HAM, & SOM as needed.

Essential Functions

• Conduct all aspects of radiation oncology physics responsibilities including, but not limited to equipment calibration and commissioning, clinical support, maintenance of appropriate quality assurance for equipment and treatment delivery, compliance with radiation safety and licensing issues, treatment planning, dosimetry planning and quality assurance.
• Provide radiation services of the highest standard of professionalism and in accordance with established benchmarks for quality, safety, and efficiency.
• Radiation services will be provided at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospitals at New Brunswick, Hamilton, and Somerset of New Jersey, RWJBH Medical Centers at Jersey City and Clara Maass of New Jersey, RWJBH Newark Beth Israel Medical Center (primary), and University Hospital in Newark of New Jersey.