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Clinical Medical Physicist-Huntley Oncology Clinic Full-time Days

Northwestern Medicine · Huntley, IL · Full time · Health Care Provider

Posted Sep 22, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you found an error in a treatment plan made by someone else. How did you raise it?

What they are checking: Whether they speak up clearly and respectfully to dosimetrists and physicians when safety is at stake.

How do you explain a physics concern to a radiation oncologist who is short on time?

What they are checking: Whether they can make complex issues clear and actionable for clinicians.

Tell me about a time you introduced a new technique or piece of equipment into a clinic.

What they are checking: Whether they can plan commissioning and training carefully, which matters in a newly expanded clinic.

What would you do

You will be responsible for all medical physics operations at the Huntley clinic. How would you approach your first ninety days?

What they are checking: Whether they can take ownership of a whole clinic's physics program and set priorities on their own.

An SBRT plan fails your QA check the afternoon before treatment. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they hold the line on patient safety even when it delays treatment and upsets the schedule.

About the work

Walk me through your patient-specific QA process for an IMRT plan.

What they are checking: Whether their QA process is thorough and they know how to judge a failing result.

What are the main safety checks you perform for HDR brachytherapy?

What they are checking: Whether they know the high-risk steps in HDR, where errors can deliver large doses quickly.

How do you design a machine QA program that meets AAPM guidance without taking too much time from treatment?

What they are checking: Whether they balance thoroughness with efficiency in a busy radiotherapy clinic.

What steps do you take to stay compliant with state radiation safety regulations and accreditation standards?

What they are checking: Whether they understand regulatory requirements and keep the documentation that proves compliance.

How do you help with patient positioning issues during treatment, such as setup errors seen on imaging?

What they are checking: Whether they understand image guidance and work with therapists to correct positioning safely.

How do you use data analysis and QA software to spot trends before they become problems?

What they are checking: Whether they look at QA data over time instead of only checking individual pass or fail results.

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The full job description

As published by Northwestern Medicine.

This position is a full-time position, working Monday-Friday at the newly expanded Oncology Clinic in Huntley. If you haven't already done so, please check out the Be Part of Better: What It’s Like to Work at Northwestern Medicine - YouTube video. The Clinical Medical Physicist reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards. The Clinical Medical Physicist performs Quality Assurance (QA) procedures independently. Oversight of the compliance to radiation safety protocols. Experienced in the operation of treatment units that deliver IMRT, SBRT, and HDR brachytherapy techniques. Proficient in data analysis, QA software, and clinical documentation systems. Strong communication skills and team collaboration skills. Responsibilities: • Responsible for all medical physics operations within a radiotherapy clinic. • Performs complex treatment planning, patient positioning support, and comprehensive machine and patient quality assurance. • Works collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team including physicians, nurses, therapists, and dosimetrists. • Develops specifications for external beam therapy, brachytherapy, simulations, and dosimetry measurements. • Ensures full regulatory and accreditation compliance for radiation treatment equipment and detection systems. • Conducts acceptance testing and commissioning of radiation therapy equipment, including data characterization and system evaluation. • Creates treatment protocols, procedural guidelines, and technical documents for clinical operations. • Oversees radiation safety practices, machine maintenance coordination, and technical aspects of radiation oncology programs. • Provides expert consultation to physicians regarding dosimetry and patient care. • Offers imaging guidance for simulation, treatment planning, and therapeutic radiation delivery. • Supervises medical physics assistants, medical physics residents, and dosimetrists. • Reviews and verifies computerized patient treatment plans for accuracy and clinical appropriateness. • Performs initial and weekly patient chart checks to ensure precision and adherence to standards. • Serves as the physics representative on quality assurance and process improvement committees. • Participates in research and development initiatives to advance clinical practice. • Perform additional duties as assigned to support departmental goals and patient care excellence. Required : • ABR Board Certified Therapeutic Medical Physicist • Illinois Emergency Management Registered Therapeutic Radiological Physicist Preferred: • PhD • 1-3 Years of experience • Illinois Emergency Management Registered Diagnostic Imaging Specialist Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status. Background Check Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act. Artificial Intelligence Disclosure Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person. Benefits We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Click on or copy and paste URL to your browser to view detailed benefits information NorthwesternMedicine Career Page https://jobs.nm.org/benefits Please refer to the Benefits Eligibility by Employment Classification to determine benefits eligibility for job postings. If sign-on bonus is included in a job posting eligibility is as followed: Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign-on bonus. Exception : New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position as a Registered Nurse at NM may be eligible.

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