Job Description
Job description:
Pride Health is hiring for a Medical Physicist to support our client’s medical facility based in Atlanta, GA. This is a travel contract opportunity and a great way to start working with a top-tier healthcare organization!
Job Details:
- Perform calibration, quality assurance (QA), and performance testing of linear accelerators (LINACs), simulators, brachytherapy units, and radiation measuring instruments.
- Conduct patient-specific dose calculations and treatment plan verification for IMRT, VMAT, SBRT, SRS, and 3D conformal treatments.
- Participate in treatment planning by reviewing and approving dose distributions and ensuring prescribed dose accuracy.
- Oversee brachytherapy planning and source calibration (e.g., HDR, LDR).
- Develop and implement radiation safety and quality control programs in compliance with AAPM, NRC, and state regulatory standards.
- Perform commissioning, acceptance testing, and annual QA for new radiation therapy and imaging equipment.
- Collaborate with radiation oncologists, dosimetrists, and therapists to ensure optimal treatment accuracy and patient safety.
- Maintain and document QA records, calibration data, and regulatory compliance reports.
- Provide technical guidance and education to residents, technologists, and radiation therapy staff on physics principles and safety protocols.
- Participate in research and development projects, process improvement, and implementation of new technologies or techniques.
- Act as a liaison with equipment vendors and service engineers for maintenance and upgrades.
- Ensure radiation protection for patients, staff, and the public through periodic monitoring and audits.
Requirement:
- Minimum of 2 years of experience within the specialty.
- AHA BLS
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
Knowledge
- Comprehensive understanding of radiation physics, dosimetry, and radiobiology.
- Expertise in treatment planning systems (e.g., Eclipse, RayStation, Monaco) and record & verify systems (e.g., ARIA, MOSAIQ).
- Knowledge of quality assurance procedures and regulatory requirements (AAPM TG reports, NRC, ACR, NCRP).
- Familiarity with linear accelerators, brachytherapy, CT simulation, and image-guided radiation therapy (IGRT).
Skills
- Proficient in radiation dose calculation, plan evaluation, and verification.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for troubleshooting equipment and plan discrepancies.
- Skilled in QA tools, dosimetry software, and data analysis.
- Effective communication and documentation skills for clinical collaboration and reporting.
- Competent in use of MATLAB, Python, or Excel VBA for data processing and workflow automation (preferred).
Abilities
- Ability to work independently while managing multiple QA and clinical responsibilities.
- Ability to train and guide junior staff, residents, and dosimetrists.
- Strong commitment to accuracy, precision, and patient safety.
- Ability to adapt to new technologies and techniques in radiation oncology.
- Maintain composure and sound judgment in high-stakes clinical environments.
Additional Information:
- Location: Atlanta, GA
- Job Type: 13 weeks- local contract or travel contract
- Schedule: 8hr Day Shift - 40 hours per week
- Pay Range/Salary Range: $4800/wk to $5000/wk
Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
Interested? Apply now!
About Pride Health
Pride Health is Pride Global's healthcare staffing branch, providing recruitment solutions for healthcare professionals and the industry at large since 2010.
As a minority-owned business that delivers exceptional service to its clients and candidates by capitalizing on diverse recruiting, account management, and staffing backgrounds, Pride Health's expert team provides tailored and swift sourcing solutions to help connect healthcare talent with their dream jobs. Our personalized approach within the industry shines through as we continue cultivating honest and open relationships with our network of healthcare professionals, creating an unparalleled environment of trust and loyalty.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
As a certified minority-owned business, Pride Global and its affiliates - including Russell Tobin, Pride Health, and Pride Now - are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.