About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Healthcare & Nursing.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Position Overview

Confidential client in the Healthcare & Nursing industry is seeking a Physicist‑Radiation (Level I / entry-level) to provide medical physics support to a radiation oncology program in Gainesville, GA. This role supports clinical treatment planning, quality assurance, equipment calibration and compliance with national and state physics protocols.

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What You’ll Do

• Provide medical physics support for radiation oncology patients (adolescent, adult, geriatric).
• Perform and assist with treatment planning and clinical chart checks.
• Support external beam applications using proper techniques and timely execution.
• Assist with acceptance testing, commissioning, and yearly equipment calibrations.
• Perform routine weekly/monthly quality assurance testing and machine integrity checks.
• Help maintain policies, procedures and documentation in compliance with federal, state and accreditation standards.
• Contribute to departmental goals; implement, measure and report progress on objectives (quarterly).
• Provide accurate computer/manual calculations and patient‑specific data to the treatment team.

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Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Medical Physics, or a related degree (B.S. plus M.S. in Medical Physics or similar).
• Completion of an accredited physics residency program.
• Board eligible in medical physics (Level I Physicist / entry level).
• Eligible to perform clinical duties in accordance with population‑specific guidelines.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Previous clinical residency experience in radiation oncology (if not required by entry level).
• Experience with treatment planning systems, record & verify systems, and clinical QA workflows.
• Familiarity with DNV/JCAHO requirements and state radiation safety regulations.

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Knowledge, Skills & Tools

• Computer programming skills (for scripting, data analysis, or automation).
• Strong mathematical and analytical abilities.
• Ability to read, write, reason, and communicate clearly with clinical teams.
• Comfortable working with radiation, lead alloys and high‑voltage equipment while following safety protocols.

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Physical Demands & Work Schedule

• Work shift: 10‑hour morning/afternoon schedule (as required by department).
• Weight lifted: up to 50 lbs (frequently 31–65% of time).
• Weight carried: up to 20 lbs (frequently 31–65% of time).
• Vision: moderate (frequently 31–65% of time).
• Kneeling/stooping/bending: frequently (31–65% of time).
• Standing/walking: constantly (66–100% of time).
• Pushing/pulling: frequently (31–65% of time).
• Exposure: radiation, lead alloys, high voltage, toxic gases, fluoride, hot water, radio frequency — follow all safety procedures. Hours may be extended to meet departmental needs.

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Why Work Through Careertakes for This Role

• Careertakes connects you to a confidential client in the Healthcare & Nursing sector while protecting employer details during early stages.
• If selected, you will be employed directly by the confidential client and may gain access to additional matched opportunities via the Careertakes platform.
• The role offers meaningful clinical responsibility within a supportive radiation oncology team and opportunities to develop QA and treatment planning expertise.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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