| Radiation Physicist Job Description |
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| The following is a full job description for Radiation Physicist. Here are the requirements and responsibilities for Radiation Physicist along with statistics. If after reading this page you determine that Radiation Physicist is not the position you are looking for, you may want to try one of these similar titles: Physician - Radiation Therapy, Physicist I, Physicist II, Physicist III, Physicist IV, Physicist V, Chief Medical Physicist, Radiation Therapy Technologist (ARRT) II, Radiation Therapy Technologist (ARRT) I |
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| Requirements and Responsibilities For Radiation Physicist |
| Ensures the quality of care in the use of radiation-producing sources and imaging equipment and the protection of patients and staff from radiation. Calibrates all radiation therapy equipment, conducts X-ray machine performance surveys, and implements procedures to ensure quality control for electronic imaging devices. Recommends radiation safety procedures. Informs staff in radiation safety practices. May require an advanced degree of radiation physics. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. Work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. Typically requires 4 to 7 years of related experience. |
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| Also referred to as: Medical Radiation Equipment Calibration Specialist, Medical Radiation Materials Safety Specialist, Medical Radiation Therapy Quality Specialist |
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| Similar Jobs: Physician - Radiation Therapy, Physicist I, Physicist II, Physicist III, Physicist IV, Physicist V, Chief Medical Physicist, Radiation Therapy Technologist (ARRT) II, Radiation Therapy Technologist (ARRT) I |
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| Level of Education: Radiation Physicist Salaries with a Bachelor's Degree, Radiation Physicist Salaries with a Master's Degree or MBA, Radiation Physicist Salaries with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent |
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| Industries: Biotechnology, Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit, Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals | |
