<p>Ensures the safe and accurate use of radiation for medical purposes. Collaborates with doctors to design patient treatment plans, rigorously calibrate medical equipment, and manage strict radiation safety protocols.</p> <p>Key Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li> <p>Treatment Planning: Develop and optimize customized radiation therapy plans (e.g., for cancer patients) using computer modeling to deliver maximum tumor doses while protecting healthy tissue.</p> </li><li> <p>Equipment Calibration & QA: Test, calibrate, and maintain highly complex imaging and radiation devices (like Linear Accelerators, CT, and MRI scanners) to ensure peak accuracy and performance.</p> </li><li> <p>Radiation Safety - Designs shielding requirements, monitors radiation exposure levels, and enforces safety protocols for patients, staff and the environment</p> </li><li> <p>Dosimetry Calculations - Performs complex calculations to verify radiation dosages before, during and after treatments</p> </li></ul> <p>Qualifications & Requirements</p> <ul> <li> <p>Education: Requires either a Master's or Ph.D. in Medical Physics or a closely related scientific field.</p> </li><li> <p>Certification: Board certification by organizations such as the American Board of Radiology (ABR) or the American Board of Medical Physics (ABMP).</p> </li></ul>