Medical Physicist
Goshen, IN · On-site
... Commission and/or State radiation agency. * Preferred Experience: Three years clinical experience ... ARIA, Varian linear accelerators, Eclipse TPS, HDR and VisionRT.
Goshen, IN · On-site
... Commission and/or State radiation agency. * Preferred Experience: Three years clinical experience ... ARIA, Varian linear accelerators, Eclipse TPS, HDR and VisionRT.
Goshen, IN · On-site
... Commission and/or State radiation agency. * Preferred Experience: Three years clinical experience ... ARIA, Varian linear accelerators, Eclipse TPS, HDR and VisionRT.
Goshen, IN · On-site
... Commission and/or State radiation agency. * Preferred Experience: Three years clinical experience ... ARIA, Varian linear accelerators, Eclipse TPS, HDR and VisionRT.
Goshen, IN · On-site
... Commission and/or State radiation agency. * Preferred Experience: Three years clinical experience ... ARIA, Varian linear accelerators, Eclipse TPS, HDR and VisionRT.
| Aspect | Commission Linear Accelerator | Radiation Therapist |
|---|---|---|
| Credentials | Certification in medical physics or radiation oncology physics, often requiring a master's or doctorate | Certification as a radiation therapist, typically requiring an associate or bachelor's degree and state licensure |
| Work Environment | Medical physics departments, hospitals, cancer treatment centers | Hospitals, clinics, cancer treatment centers, working directly with patients |
| Job Role | Calibrates, maintains, and ensures the safety of linear accelerators used in radiation therapy | Administers radiation treatments to patients under physician supervision |
The main difference is that a Commission Linear Accelerator focuses on the technical calibration and safety of radiation equipment, while a Radiation Therapist directly administers treatments to patients. Both roles are essential in radiation oncology but serve different functions within the treatment process.

Full-time
Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO
Posted 8 days ago
6.8
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1,001 - 5,000 Employees
Goshen, IN, US
2013