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With a national footprint, cutting-edge technology, and a strong commitment to innovation and patient-centered care, our teams play a vital role in improving outcomes for millions of patients each year.\nWe are currently hiring for an Oncology Physicist at our Charleston, WV facility. This will be a Full Time position. Charleston offers small city charm with big outdoor adventure - from local restaurants and live music downtown to hiking, rafting and exploring!\nOur Oncology Physicist use exceptional communication skills to connect with patients, explain the procedureand put them at ease.\nSpecific duties include, but are not limited to:\nEnsures that all radiation oncology treatment, simulation machines and all sealed brachytherapy sources are correctly calibrated according to accepted protocols. Assists with the implementation of a comprehensive program for quality control of the radiation-producing equipment to assure their constant acceptable performance for patient safety and treatment efficiency.\n\nAssists the Chief Physicist with determining technical specifications for selection of new equipment, supervising installation of new equipment, supervising the installation of new equipment, performing acceptance testing upon completed installation, and measuring performance parameters to ensure the accurate clinical implementation of new equipment.\n\nImplements and quality assurance of appropriate procedures for the planning and delivery of radiotherapy, including technical specifications/tolerances as well as the flow of procedures entailed in the process (including supervision and QC review of treatment plans and dose calculations).\n\nManages a comprehensive system for error prevention, including a method to learn from incidents (including “near misses”) with a focus on improving the process to minimize the risk of future incidents; ensures that clinical and physics procedures are subjected to a risk-informed assessment designed to minimize risks to patient and staff.\n\nServers as a resource for training and continuing education for all Radiation Oncology staff.\n\nPosition Requirements:\nMaster's Degree required.\n\nCertification in Therapeutic Radiological Physics required from:\nThe American Board of Radiology or\n\nThe American Board of Medical Physics or\n\nThe Canadian College of Physics in Medicine\n\nCPR Certification preferred.\n\nExperience as a radiation oncology medical physicist required, including clinical experience with linac calibrations and QC, treatment planning system QC and routine use, sealed isotope therapy and radiation safety, IMRT planning and delivery, computer systems quality control, and medical physics program documentation.\n\nJob may require up to 50% of local travel.\n\nThe COVID-19 vaccination is/may be a condition of employment.\n\nAll candidates who accept an offer for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment background check and drug screen as a condition of employment.\n\nAt Akumin, we invest in the well-being of our employees, so you can bring your best self to work each day. You can expect to see the following benefits:\nCompetitive compensation\n\nFlexible scheduling\n\nCross training opportunities\n\nMedical, dental, and vision insurance\n\nHSA accounts with employer contributions\n\n401(k) eligibility with employer match\n\nPaid holidays\n\nDefined PTO and sick time programs\n\nEligibility for benefits will vary based on role typeand hours worked.\nActual compensation depends on experience, skills, location, and other factors such as internal equity and budget.\nAkumin Operating Corp. and its divisions are an equal opportunity employer,and we believe in strength through diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, age, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity & expression, status as a protected veteran, or disability.\nAkumin Operating Corp. and its divisions are an equal opportunity employer and we believe in strength through diversity. 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