Clinical Radiotherapy Physicist II - 007894

$175,100.00-$288,900.00

 The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursueour missionat MSK and around the globe. One of the world’s most respected comprehensive centers devoted exclusively to cancer, we have been recognized as one of the top two cancer hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report for more than 30 years.

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We have an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Radiotherapy Physicist!

This role is part of the Division of Clinical Radiotherapy Physics within the Department of Medical Physics at our Manhattan Campus.

• Enterprise-wide we are equipped with thirty linear accelerators, one MR-Linac, six HDR units, CT, PET/CT and MRI Simulators. As well as innovative inter- and intra-fractional imaging and motion management capabilities.
• Brachytherapy equipment for the GU (LDR and HDR) and GYN (HDR) programs includes three Varian afterloaders, two brachytherapy rooms with in-room CT/fluoroscopy/ultrasound, and access to MRI and CT simulators.
• In addition these services are provided for intraoperative radiotherapy using two HDR-enabled operating rooms. Support is also provided for a busy ocular brachytherapy program.
• Join a team of 45 physicists and 20 dosimetrists who provide services at Main Campus.
• MSK has a large, groundbreaking program in radiation oncology physics. We seek to improve the clinical effectiveness of radiation therapy. This is a partnership between radiation oncologists, radiologists, and other medical professionals.

• Primarily support the brachytherapy service.
• Work on clinical development or projects as needed.

• Master’s degree in medical physics or related physical sciences or equivalent.
• Min 2 years experience as a Radiotherapy Physicist
• Passed Part 2 of the ABR certification in therapeutic radiological physics process and be able to obtain a NY state license.
• Board certification, clinical experience in brachytherapy, and programming skills are preferred but not required.

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Pay Range $175100 - $288900 (depending on experience)

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