Deliver radiation therapy treatments to cancer patients, perform calculations, fabricate shielding blocks, conduct QA checks on linear accelerators, communicate with patients and families, and supervise student clinical rotations.
Responsibilities
Deliver radiation therapy treatments to cancer patients as prescribed by the physician and directed by the physics department.
Perform manual calculations.
Fabricate custom shielding blocks.
Perform Q.A. checks and warm-up Linear Accelerators.
Maintain constant communication with patients and family members to lend support and provide information concerning treatment.
Requirements
Graduate of an approved school of radiation therapy technology or a school of radiologic technology and a one year radiation therapy program.
Responsible for accurate application of ionizing radiation to patients under the guidance of a Radiation Oncologist, managing treatment delivery, simulation, and patient care.
Responsibilities
Performs warm-up procedures on linear accelerators
Accurately verifies and delivers prescribed radiation therapy
Follows safety protocols and conducts daily time-outs
Verifies patient positioning and isocenter alignment via kV or Cone Beam CT imaging
Takes port films as indicated
Requirements
Successful completion of a Radiation Therapy Program accredited by JCERT or meeting ARRT requirements
Incumbent is responsible for the coordination of daily patient activities in Radiation Oncology, including operating equipment, reviewing results, and maintaining records.
Responsibilities
Coordinate daily patient activities in Radiation Oncology
Schedule and take port films on all patients
Review results with physicians
Document findings and make necessary corrections
Change technique factor due to patient size and condition
Requirements
ARRT/CRT in Radiation Therapy
Nice to have: Knowledge of University and medical center organizations, policies, procedures and forms
Nice to have: Experience in computer informatics/networking associated with radiation oncology practices
Nice to have: Bilingual skills in English and Spanish and/or Vietnamese
Medical Physicist supporting Cancer Services Radiation Therapy by ensuring safe, effective, and accurate delivery of radiation treatments.
Locations (2)
Bend, Oregon, United States
Redmond, Oregon, United States
Compensation
Pay range: $91.98 - $137.99
Responsibilities
Provides all medical physics services and related functions for Cancer Services
Maintains the technical quality, calibration, and accuracy of radiation treatment equipment and hardware including linear accelerators, on-board imaging systems, CT simulators, HDR brachytherapy afterloaders, and all supporting quality-assurance equipment
Maintains technical quality and accuracy of the Raystation treatment planning system, Aria record and verify system, and associated computer systems/interfaces
Makes recommendations for purchase or replacement of software and hardware systems as needed
Participates in continuous-improvement initiatives
Designs, develops, and supports linear accelerator and high-power microwave systems while serving as a technical expert in RF systems, troubleshooting, simulation, and cross-functional project execution.
Locations (2)
Palo Alto, California, United States
Mountain View, California, United States
Compensation
The base pay range for this position is: $192,600 - $264,825
Responsibilities
Linac & Microwave system design work and data collection.
Work with other scientists and engineers to review and solve difficult technical issues.
Serve as a technical expert on Linac & microwave projects and as a resource to other related projects at Varian.
Provide support and expertise to Manufacturing and Field Service Engineering groups.
Improve documentation, baseline data and operating and maintenance procedures.
Requirements
MS/Ph.D. in Microwave Engineering or similar field
Assistant Professor of Clinical - Radiation Oncology, Medical Physics
Provide comprehensive medical physics support across multiple radiation therapy venues, including commissioning, QA, treatment planning, and teaching responsibilities.