Medical Physicist

Baptist Memorial Health seeks a Medical Physicist to support our faith-based, patient-centered radiation oncology services in the Mid-South. In this on-site role, you will perform treatment planning support, dose calculations, and comprehensive quality assurance for linear accelerators and related radiation equipment. You will help maintain strict radiation safety standards, participate in commissioning and technology upgrades, and collaborate closely with radiation oncologists and therapists. Join a large, mission-driven health system with advanced technology, strong clinical resources, and ongoing education opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Perform treatment planning, dose calculations, and quality assurance for radiation therapy patients
• Calibrate, test, and maintain linear accelerators and other radiation equipment to ensure safety and accuracy
• Collaborate with radiation oncologists, dosimetrists, and therapists on patient-specific treatment plans
• Implement and monitor radiation safety protocols in compliance with regulatory standards
• Participate in commissioning, acceptance testing, and upgrades of radiation oncology technologies
• Conduct routine clinical physics checks, chart reviews, and machine QA documentation
• Support education and training of clinical staff on radiation technologies and safety practices
• Contribute to process improvement, clinical research, and technology optimization initiatives

Required Skills

• Radiation therapy treatment planning (IMRT, VMAT, 3
• D-CRT, SBRT/SRS)
• Linear accelerator calibration and quality assurance
• Use of treatment planning systems (e.g., Eclipse, Ray
• Station)
• Radiation dosimetry and dose calculation
• Knowledge of NRC and state radiation safety regulations
• Brachytherapy planning and QAImaging physics for CT, CBCT, and related modalities
• Use of physics QA tools and measurement devices (ion chambers, film, diode arrays)
• Medical device commissioning and acceptance testing
• Clinical documentation and QA record-keeping