Radiation Oncology Medical Physicist
Grand Forks, ND
Catalytic Solutions
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Radiation Oncology Medical Physicist

Location: Grand Forks, North Dakota
Facility: Altru Hospital
Employment Type: Contract (13 weeks)

Job Overview

Altru Hospital is seeking a contract Medical Physicist for flexible, as-needed coverage. This is not a full-time position but involves short-term or intermittent assignments with travel flexibility.

Requirements

• North Dakota licensure required
• Experience with Accuray Precision System with Synchrony (Tomotherapy and Radixact)
• Clinical experience in medical physics

Key Responsibilities

• Perform specification, acceptance testing, and commissioning of new radiation equipment
• Calibrate radioactive sources and accelerators, maintaining records for their use
• Ensure radiation equipment safety for clinical use
• Develop and maintain radiation Quality Assurance and radiation safety programs
• Supervise source preparation and handling during brachytherapy and maintain brachytherapy source inventory
• Calculate shielding for treatment rooms and radioactive source storage
• Provide consultation and support to Radiation Oncologists on physical and radiobiological aspects of treatment plans
• Supervise dosimetrists and support radiation therapists in treatment delivery
• Assure accuracy of treatment unit parameters and settings, including verification of parameter transfer between simulator, treatment plan, and treatment unit
• Develop techniques to improve imaging and radiation treatment delivery
• Oversee and approve equipment maintenance and commissioning by external contractors
• Comply with North Dakota administrative code (NDAC 33.1)

Coverage Details

• Confirmed on-site coverage from 9/22 for 1 month
• Additional remote coverage opportunities may be available

This position is ideal for a qualified medical physicist seeking flexible, short-term contract work in radiation oncology with a focus on clinical and technical expertise.