Medical Physicist

Job Description

Medical Physicist

Location: St. Peter’s Hospital – Helena, Montana

Schedule: Full Time On-site Working 4 Days per Week

The Staff Pad is excited to partner with St. Peter’s Health in Helena, Montana, in their search for a Medical Physicist to join their Cancer Care team. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven organization committed to setting the gold standard for healthcare in Montana.

Position Summary:

As a Medical Physicist, you will play a critical role in ensuring the highest standards of quality and safety in radiation therapy. You’ll collaborate closely with Radiation Oncologists and clinical staff to oversee treatment planning, calibrate and maintain advanced medical equipment, and ensure regulatory compliance in all aspects of radiation oncology.

Key Responsibilities:

Perform quality assurance and calibration of radiation treatment equipment including linear accelerators, CT simulators, and brachytherapy systems

Maintain and manage treatment planning systems (Eclipse, Aria) and ensure technical accuracy

Provide patient-specific dosimetry calculations, deformable image registration, and physics consultations

Ensure compliance with federal, state, and accrediting body regulations (AAPM, ACR, NRC)

Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, clinical trials, and educational activities

Serve on the Radiation Safety Committee and assist with shielding design and safety planning

Lead quality improvement programs and support departmental policy development

Qualifications:

Master’s or Doctoral degree in Medical Physics, Radiological Physics, or a related field

Board Certification by the American Board of Radiology (ABR) or the American Board of Medical Physics (ABMP)

Minimum of 3 years’ clinical experience in therapeutic radiation physics (residency may count)

Proficiency with QA techniques and clinical software systems

Strong communication, critical thinking, and collaboration skills

CPR certification and comprehensive understanding of radiation safety

Why Join St. Peter’s through The Staff Pad?

Work with a dedicated, mission-oriented cancer care team

Access to state-of-the-art technology and continuous professional development

Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients across Montana

Compensation:

Competitive Salary

Relocation Bonus Available

Full-time