Senior Medical Physicist – Radiation Oncology

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Medical Physicist to join our Radiation Oncology team in Wakefield, RI. The role ensures high‑quality, safe radiation therapy delivery while supporting staff education and compliance with safety standards.

Key responsibilities

• Calibrate dose meters, accelerator monitor units, and other radiation equipment.
• Acquire beam data and prepare it for treatment planning systems.
• Develop and improve dosimetry measurement systems, protocols, and related software.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and organizational radiation safety regulations.
• Participate in acceptance testing, commissioning, and re‑commissioning of new or serviced machines.
• Perform individual treatment planning, dosimetry calculations, and physics reviews.
• Provide physics consultation to radiation oncology staff and physicians.
• Maintain and verify the department’s treatment planning system and manage related software.
• Conduct shielding calculations for new facilities and assist with source selection for permanent implants.
• Support clinical education, training, and competency evaluations for physics and therapy staff.

Required profile

• Advanced degree in Medical Physics or related field.
• Experience in radiation oncology physics, including equipment calibration and treatment planning.
• Strong knowledge of radiation safety regulations and quality‑assurance procedures.
• Ability to collaborate with clinical and technical teams.

Required skills

• Radiation therapy equipment calibration
• Dosimetry and dose measurement systems
• Treatment planning system management
• Radiation safety compliance
• Accelerator monitor unit calibration
• Beam data acquisition
• Shielding calculations