Radiation Physicists Jobs in New York, NY

A Radiation Physicist in the radiology field is responsible for ensuring the accurate delivery of radiation to patients in radiation therapy. This involves calculating the proper dose of radiation, implementing and overseeing treatment plans, and ensuring the safety and effectiveness of radiation equipment. They also conduct research aimed at improving current radiation therapy techniques, and develop new protocols and equipment for radiation therapy. Radiation Physicists are essential in ensuring the quality control, safety measures, and regulatory compliance in the use of radiological imaging and therapeutic equipment.

Key skills for Radiation Physicists include strong mathematical abilities, analytical thinking, detail-oriented, and excellent problem-solving skills. They should also possess good communication skills as they frequently work in a team of health care professionals. Radiation Physicists should have a certification from the American Board of Radiology (ABR) or equivalent certifying body. Prior to becoming a Radiation Physicist, individuals may have served in roles such as a Medical Physicist, a Radiologic Technologist, or a Radiation Therapy Technologist.

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Clinical Radiotherapy Physicist I

  • Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
  • New York, NY
  • 9 hours ago
  • New York, NY
  • 9 hours ago

Job details About Us: 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,...

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Senior Medical Physicist

  • Weill Cornell Medicine
  • New York, NY
  • 5 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 5 days ago

Duties include performing periodic diagnostic x-ray equipment testing, ensuring regulatory compliance, radiation shielding design, dosimetry calculations, and CT protocol optimization....

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Medical Physicist Asst (PER DIEM Hourly) - Radiation Oncology

  • Summit Health
  • Berkeley Heights, NJ (22 miles from New York, NY)
  • 8 days ago
  • Berkeley Heights, NJ (22 miles from New York, NY)
  • 8 days ago

About Our Company Were a physician-led, patient-centric network committed to simplifying health care and bringing a more connected kind of care. Our primary, multispecialty, and urgent care...

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Medical Physicist Assistant - Julia and Ned Arnold Center for Radiation Oncology Full-Time, Days

  • NYP/Queens Hospital
  • New York, NY
  • 12 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 12 days ago

In this role, you'll work alongside experienced medical physicists and contribute directly to the accuracy and effectiveness of advanced radiation therapy....

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Chief Medical Physicist

  • IA_MOQUAD01 Genesis Health System
  • New York, NY
  • 12 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 12 days ago

Qualifications MS or PhD in Medical Physics ABR or ABMP board certified or eligible (with intent to certify) Eligible for Iowa Radiation Therapy Physicist licensure Experience (or interest) in: Linear...

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Medical Physicist Assistant - Julia and Ned Arnold Center for Radiation Oncology Full-Time, Days

  • NewYork-Presbyterian
  • Queens Village, NY (12 miles from New York, NY)
  • 15 days ago
  • Queens Village, NY (12 miles from New York, NY)
  • 15 days ago

In this role, youll work alongside experienced medical physicists and contribute directly to the accuracy and effectiveness of advanced radiation therapy....

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Therapy Medical Physicist (3 Days/Wk On-Site)

  • Radcom
  • New York, NY
  • 17 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 17 days ago

One Physics is seeking a full-time Therapy Medical Physicist to join our growing team based out of New York City. One Physics and has been certified as a "Great Place to Work" 3 years in a row as...

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Sr. Medical Physicist (Wakefield, RI)

  • Siemens Healthineers AG
  • New York, NY
  • 18 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 18 days ago

Responsible for ensuring delivery of high-quality radiation therapy while providing staff with the proper education and training and oversight to minimize radiation exposure....

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Sr. Medical Physicist (Wakefield, RI)

  • Siemens Healthineers
  • Long Island City, NY (3 miles from New York, NY)
  • 20 days ago
  • Long Island City, NY (3 miles from New York, NY)
  • 20 days ago

Responsible for ensuring delivery of high-quality radiation therapy while providing staff with the proper education and training and oversight to minimize radiation exposure....

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Locum Tenens Medical Physicist Radiation Oncology

  • Aya Healthcare
  • New York, NY
  • 26 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 26 days ago

Aya Locums has an immediate opening for the following position: Medical Physicist Radiation Oncology in New York, New York. This is a 8 week contract position that requires at least one year of...

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Physicist - Radiation Oncology, Cancer Center (Staten Island)

  • NYU Langone Medical Center
  • New York, NY
  • 90+ days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 90+ days ago

In this key clinical role, you will ensure the safe, precise, and effective delivery of radiation therapy....

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Physicist Radiation Oncology - Full Time

  • NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
  • New York, NY
  • 90+ days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 90+ days ago

You would be actively involved with the Gamma Knife Icon unit which is situated within the Radiation Oncology clinical department, as well as participate in other standard radiation therapy physics...

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Atmospheric Radiation
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Principles of Radiation Interactions
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Salary for Radiation Physicists Jobs in New York, NY

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Radiation Physicists positions.



Highest Education Level

Radiation Physicistss in New York, NY offer the following education background
Master's Degree
38.6%
Doctorate Degree
23.9%
Bachelor's Degree
20.4%
Associate's Degree
9.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
5.7%
High School or GED
2.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Radiation Physicistss in New York, NY
None
32.8%
Less than 1 year
18.1%
1-2 years
16.9%
4-6 years
11.4%
6-8 years
7.8%
2-4 years
7.0%
10+ years
6.0%


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