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MemorialCare
Radiation Physicist
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A Physicist studies the physical properties of the natural world and fundamental principles governing space, time, energy and matter. Conducts scientific research and test theories. Works in specialized areas ranging from the study of atomic and sub-atomic particles to the study of the universe.
$151,368 / year median in California
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Radiation Physicist MemorialCare United States, California, Long Beach 2801 Atlantic Avenue (Show on map) Jul 11, 2026
Whatever your role and whatever expertise you bring, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your full potential in an environment of respect, innovation, and teamwork. Position Summary Expert in the use/handling/storing/securing of radiation sources and in the Q/A of machines used in the treatment of cancer patients. Collaborate with physicians and department leaders to assess the technology needs of the department, and commission new technology. Perform required quality checks of treatment plans and create plans to assure that plans meet the requirements of the physician prescription. Maintain department records and perform gap analysis to be assured that department is meeting ACR accreditation standards. Essential Functions and Responsibilities of the Job
Title:
Radiation Physicist Location:
Long Beach Medical Center Department:
Radiation Oncology Status:
Full Time Shift:
Days (8hr) Pay Range- : $205,000/annually - $298,000/annually MemorialCare is a nonprofit integrated health system that includes four leading hospitals, award-winning medical groups - consisting of over 200 sites of care, and more than 2,000 physicians throughout Orange and Los Angeles Counties.
Whatever your role and whatever expertise you bring, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your full potential in an environment of respect, innovation, and teamwork. Position Summary Expert in the use/handling/storing/securing of radiation sources and in the Q/A of machines used in the treatment of cancer patients. Collaborate with physicians and department leaders to assess the technology needs of the department, and commission new technology. Perform required quality checks of treatment plans and create plans to assure that plans meet the requirements of the physician prescription. Maintain department records and perform gap analysis to be assured that department is meeting ACR accreditation standards. Essential Functions and Responsibilities of the Job
- Provides routine education and training of hospital personnel, physicians, radiation oncology residents, medical physics students, and radiation therapy students to maintain a high level of professionalism and safety.
- Creates and/or performs Q/A of patient treatment plans.
- Ensures plans conform to physician prescription, and critical structures are spared from radiation exposure.
- Follows documentation and billing standard work.
- Performs quality assurance checks (daily, monthly, yearly) on department technology as required by State and Federal regulations, and prepares required reports.
- Reviews calibration data for the Linear Accelerators and HDR on appropriate basis as outlined by AAPM.
- Performs accurate measurements in machine x-ray beam dosimetry and calibration checks to ensure quality assurance and comply with
AAPM/ASTR
protocol, Title 17 and Joint Commission for Accreditation of Hospitals.- Provides coverage for the HDR, IORT, SRS and SBRT procedures to comply with the department protocol.
- Cooperates with current billing practices to ensure timely and accurate billing of all procedures.
- Performs accurate measurements in machine x-ray beam dosimetry and calibration checks to ensure quality assurance.
- Complies with the American Association of Physicists in Medicine and the American Society for Radiation Oncology (AAPM/ASTRO) protocol, Title 17 and Joint Commission standards.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Placement in the pay range is based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, relevant years of experience and qualifications.