Medical Physicist

Job summary

The Medical Physicist is responsible for the specification, acceptance testing, commissioning, and calibration of radiotherapy equipment while implementing quality assurance programs. They also plan new treatment techniques, advise clinical staff, and conduct research and educational activities.

Job details

Reporting to the Director of Medical Physics, the Medical Physicist supplies scientific expertise to the Centre through the application of physics to medicine. This position is responsible for specification, acceptance testing, commissioning and calibration of equipment used in the Radiotherapy Department and the implementation of QA Programs. In addition, the Medical Physicist plans and implements new treatment techniques and/or technologies and advises Radiation Oncologists and Dosimetrists as required. Additional responsibilities include conducting ongoing research and providing education for residents, students and visitors. PhD in Medical Physics or a related subject from a recognized university is required • Demonstrated scientific problem solving ability • Successful completion of a CAMPEP accredited residency in radiation oncology physics or equivalent • Certified or eligible for certification in radiation oncology physics by the Canadian College of Physicists in Medicine • Demonstrated interpersonal skills • Excellent verbal/written communication skills • Strong organizational skills including the ability to prioritize workload

What you’ll do

The Medical Physicist is responsible for the specification, acceptance testing, commissioning, and calibration of radiotherapy equipment while implementing quality assurance programs. They also plan new treatment techniques, advise clinical staff, and conduct research and educational activities.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a PhD in Medical Physics or a related field and have completed a CAMPEP-accredited residency in radiation oncology physics. Certification or eligibility for certification by the Canadian College of Physicists in Medicine is required.

Listed skills

• written communication · Preferred
• Quality assurance · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Medical Physics
• Radiotherapy
• Equipment Calibration
• Quality Assurance
• Treatment Planning
• Scientific Problem Solving
• Radiation Oncology Physics
• Interpersonal Skills
• Verbal Communication
• Written Communication
• Organizational Skills
• Research
• Education
• Communication
• Radiation Therapy
• Interpersonal Communications
• Problem Solving
• Oncology
• Physics
• Safety Assurance
• Commissioning
• Prioritization

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Science & Research
• Education
• Medical Physicist
• Physicist
• Physicists and Astronomers
• Physicists