Oncology Physicist

The **Oncology Physicist** is primarily engaged in ensuring high standards in the planning /optimization, delivery and evaluation of radiation therapy and in this capacity is responsible for ensuring the accurate and consistent performance of radiological equipment and for verifying the accuracy and adequacy of treatment plans and dose calculations. The Clinical Medical Physicist also acts as the clinic’s primary resource for ensuring the safe use of radiation.

**Specific duties include, but are not limited to:**

+ Ensures 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.
+ Assists the Chief Physicist with determining technical specifications for selection...