Therapeutic Medical Physicist
No salary listed
Mid
Master's
East Orange, NJ, USA
In Person
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary
About the job
Requirements
- A master's degree in Medical Physics or a related field is required.
- Board certification in Medical Physics or Therapeutic Medical Physics by the American Board of Radiology is required.
- At least 2 years of continuous work experience within the last 3 years in therapeutic medical physics is required.
- Experience with Varian linear accelerators (TrueBeam with Brain Lab accessories) is required.
- Experience with image-guided radiation therapy, including cone-beam computed tomography, is required.
- Experience with the Eclipse treatment planning system and ARIA record-and-verify system is required.
- Experience with treatment modalities including 2D/3D conformal radiation therapy, stereotactic radiosurgery, stereotactic radiotherapy, stereotactic body radiation therapy, and intensity-modulated radiation therapy/volumetric-modulated arc therapy is required.
- Experience with intensity-modulated radiation therapy quality assurance systems such as MapCheck is required.
- Experience with CT simulators is required.
- Experience with superficial X-ray machines is required.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are required.
- Proficiency in computer systems and networking related to radiation oncology is required.
- The ability to pass a government background check and complete required VA training is required.
- The ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, and reach above the shoulders during the work shift is required.
- The ability to lift up to 50 pounds from floor to waist and up to 20 pounds, carry up to 40 pounds a reasonable distance, and push or pull with 30 pounds of force is required.
Responsibilities
- Perform radiation treatment planning and optimize dose delivery.
- Provide radiation protection for patients and staff.
- Be present during complex procedures, including stereotactic radiosurgery, stereotactic body radiation therapy, and image-guided radiation therapy.
- Conduct weekly and final chart reviews for all radiation therapy patients.
- Perform dosimetry and quality assurance for treatment planning systems and equipment.
- Participate in peer review and document participation.
- Support direct patient care, including 90–95% involvement for radiation therapy technologists.
- Calibrate and test radiation therapy equipment.
- Maintain and perform quality assurance for treatment planning software and hardware.
- Document quality assurance activities and performance metrics.
- Support the acquisition and evaluation of radiation-producing machines.
- Provide network and computer support for radiotherapy systems.
- Participate in quality improvement meetings and staff meetings.
- Comply with VA patient safety and incident reporting protocols.
- Document in VA’s CPRS system using proper coding and electronic signatures.
- Track attendance and verify invoices.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in a healthcare system with ACR or APEx certification is preferred.
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities are preferred.
About the company
Ansible Government Solutions supplies healthcare, program, and technology services to United States civilian and defense agencies. It places full-time, per-diem, and locum tenens physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals in federal hospitals and clinics; it also supplies paramedics, emergency medical technicians, and medical directors for tactical or remote emergency response. Its program teams handle acquisition, finance, human resources, training, and project management; its IT staff manage networks, applications, help desks, data centers, and security. Agencies buy these services through federal contracts, with teams assigned to customer missions. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Malvern, Pennsylvania.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Malvern, PA
Founded
2014
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What believers are saying
- Coverage starts immediately: Ansible gives new hires day-one health insurance and an immediately vested employer retirement match.
- Benefits include education support: Ansible lists educational assistance and spot bonuses alongside paid time off and 11 holidays.
- Federal work has committed funding: the VA obligated $11.3 million to Ansible's January 2026 pharmacy-staffing contract by June 2026.
What critics are saying
- Employee reviews question advancement: Ansible's May 2026 Indeed score for job security and advancement was 3.1/5 across 34 reviews.
- Contract access has a finite term: Ansible's GSA healthcare-staffing schedule runs through its current option period in January 2030.
- Some roles restrict eligibility: Ansible's October 2026 Prescott medical-technologist posting bars sponsorship and requires lifting up to 50 pounds.
What makes Ansible Government Solutions unique
- The contractor operates at smaller scale: Ansible reports over 400 employees, compared with major federal contractor Leidos's 50,000.
- Certification opens reserved contracts: Ansible's service-disabled veteran-owned status qualifies it for federal work restricted to certified firms.
- Employee support has a defined framework: Ansible's Talent Agenda combines workplace policies and tools to support productivity.
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