Junior Radiation Therapy Medical Physicist

Baptist Memorial Health seeks a Junior Medical Physicist to support safe, high-quality radiation therapy and imaging services in a faith-based, patient-centered environment. Working closely with senior physicists, radiation oncologists, and dosimetrists, you will assist with equipment calibration, routine QA, dose calculations, and treatment planning. You will help implement new technologies, uphold radiation safety standards, and maintain rigorous documentation. This role offers exposure to advanced clinical technology, strong mentorship, and ongoing education within a large, mission-driven health system serving the Mid-South.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior medical physicists with calibration, quality assurance, and maintenance of radiation therapy and imaging equipment
• Perform basic dose calculations and treatment planning under supervision to ensure accurate and safe patient treatments
• Conduct routine quality control tests on linear accelerators, CT simulators, and related devices
• Collect, analyze, and document clinical data in accordance with departmental protocols and regulatory standards
• Support implementation of new technologies, software upgrades, and clinical protocols
• Collaborate with radiation oncologists, dosimetrists, and therapists to support patient-centered care
• Participate in radiation safety practices, equipment checks, and shielding verification
• Contribute to clinical audits, incident investigations, and continuous quality improvement initiatives
• Assist with staff education, in-services, and orientation on physics-related topics
• Maintain thorough, accurate records to meet state, federal, and accrediting body requirements

Required Skills

• Radiation therapy physics
• Medical imaging physics
• Dosimetry and dose calculation
• Treatment planning systems (e.g., Eclipse, Ray
• Station or similar)
• Radiation safety and shielding principles
• Quality assurance for linear accelerators and CT simulators
• Use of QA measurement devices and software
• Data analysis and documentation
• Regulatory and accreditation standards (e.g., NRC, state regs, AAPM TG reports)
• Clinical collaboration and technical communication