Radiation Physicist II
Lehigh Valley Health Network
Summary
Ensures the safe and accurate use of radiation as prescribed by the Radiation Oncologist through oversight of the technical aspects radiation therapy, including imaging, treatment, and associated procedures. Performs quality assurance testing, calibrates radiation therapy equipment, leads the implementation of new technologies, and develops policies and procedures.
Job description
Job Duties
- Performs accurate and timely quality assurance testing including patient-specific reviews/measurements, equipment calibration, and routine testing. Maintains appropriate documentation.
- Coordinates and participates in the implementation of new equipment and software including acceptance, commissioning, and training.
- Coordinates and supports repair and maintenance activities and verifies proper operation prior to clinical usage, when applicable.
- Oversees, advises, and participates in treatment planning activities. Collaborates with physicians, dosimetrists, and other colleagues to develop optimal treatment plans.
- Develops policies and procedures to ensure the safe, accurate, and appropriate use of radiation.
- Performs or participates in clinical treatment procedures as required by regulatory guidance and departmental policy.
- Trains and orients clinical staff in routine and new procedures, regulations, and principles related to the technical aspects of Radiation Oncology.
Minimum Qualifications
- Master’s Degree Medical Physics or equivalent
- 2 years Clinical experience
- Expertise in radiation physics and its medical applications.
- Ability to coordinate radiation treatment and treatment planning activities.
- Knowledge of radiation therapy procedures and equipment operation and of physics and patience care techniques.
- Familiarity with radiation protection regulations and standards.
- Ability to anticipate departmental needs.
- ABR - American Board of Radiology Cert - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire or
- ABMP - American Board of Medical Physicists - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
Requirements
- Master’s Degree Medical Physics or equivalent
- 2 years Clinical experience
- Expertise in radiation physics and its medical applications
- Ability to coordinate radiation treatment and treatment planning activities
- Knowledge of radiation therapy procedures and equipment operation and of physics and patience care techniques
- Familiarity with radiation protection regulations and standards
- Ability to anticipate departmental needs
- ABR - American Board of Radiology Cert - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire or
- ABMP - American Board of Medical Physicists - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
Company overview
Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is a major healthcare provider and hospital network based in Allentown, Pennsylvania, serving the Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania regions. Founded in 1899, LVHN operates as a comprehensive healthcare system with 13 hospital campuses, 28 health centers, numerous primary and specialty care physician practices, and multiple urgent care locations. The network's flagship facility, Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest, is Pennsylvania's third-largest hospital and features the state's first Level One Trauma Center. LVHN provides a wide range of medical services including specialized institutes for cancer care, heart and vascular treatment, surgical excellence, orthopedics, and neuroscience. The network operates the third-largest heart surgery program in Pennsylvania, performing over 1,200 open-heart procedures annually, and maintains one of the state's largest cancer centers treating over 2,400 new patients each year. In August 2024, LVHN completed a merger with Jefferson Health, becoming part of a larger healthcare system with 32 hospitals and over 700 locations across Pennsylvania. Prior to the merger, LVHN was the largest employer in the Lehigh Valley metropolitan region, with approximately 20,000 employees dedicated to providing comprehensive healthcare services to the community.