Medical Physics Associate, Lynn Cancer Institute Position Available In Palm Beach, Florida
Tallo's Job Summary: The Medical Physics Associate at Lynn Cancer Institute, recruited by Baptist Health South Florida, supports the Radiation Oncology Department, ensuring quality patient care and contributing to departmental projects. Responsibilities include quality assurance, radiation safety tasks, project coordination, and mentoring. Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in physical science or engineering, with a preference for a Master's degree and experience in clinical radiation therapy. Five years of experience is required, with familiarity with specific machines and software being desirable. EOE, including disability/vets.
Job Description
Medical Physics Associate, Lynn Cancer Institute 4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars Boca Raton, FL Baptist Health South Florida, the region’s largest not-for-profit healthcare organization with 12 hospitals, more than 28,000 employees, 4,500 physicians, and 200 outpatient centers, urgent care facilities, and physician practices spanning across Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward, and Palm Beach counties, now includes Boca Raton Regional Hospital, an advanced tertiary medical center with 400 beds and is a recognized leader in Cardiovascular Care, Oncology, Women’s Health, Orthopedics, Emergency Medicine and the Neurosciences, all of which offer state-of-the-art diagnostic and imaging capabilities. Baptist Health has internationally renowned centers of excellence in cancer, cardiovascular care, orthopedics and sports medicine, and neurosciences. Baptist Health is supported by philanthropy and committed to its faith-based charitable mission of medical excellence. Our mission, vision, and values make us who we are at Baptist Health and are at the center of everything we do. At Baptist Health, we positively impact the human experience for patients, employees, and physicians. Our success comes from a culture of quality and dedication that is instilled into every member of the Baptist Health family. This year, and for 24 years, we’ve been named one of Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For, based on employee feedback. We’ve also been recognized as one of America’s Most Innovative Companies and People Magazine included us in 50 Companies That Care. Based on the U.S. News & World Report 2024-2025 Best Hospital Rankings, Baptist Health is the most awarded healthcare system in South Florida, with its hospitals and institutes earning 45 high-performing honors. But really, the reason we’re excited to come to work is the people. Working together, we form personal connections with our colleagues that are stronger than most of us have experienced at other jobs. We develop caring relationships with our patients and their families that go beyond just delivering healthcare. After all, we know what it’s like to be in their shoes. Many of us have been patients here and have had family members as patients here. We’re committed to delivering quality care in the most compassionate way possible because we feel a personal stake in the outcomes. When it comes to caring for people, we’re all in.
Description:
Under the general direction of the Director of Medical Physics and physics staff, the Medical Physics Associate contributes to the organizational plan of the Radiation Oncology Department, to the quality of patient care, and supports the institutional vision and mission. The Medical Physics Associate coordinates, leads, and may develop multiple technical tasks within the Radiation Oncology department. The Medical Physics Associate has responsibilities to assist in high-level quality assurance tasks, radiation safety related tasks, departmental project coordination and mentorship of Medical Physics Assistants. Medical Physics Associates also strive to better current clinical processes to improve quality, cost and/or efficiency.
Qualifications:
Degrees:
Bachelors.
Additional Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in a physical science, engineering or RTT. Masters degree is preferred. Possessing an understanding of clinical radiation therapy, clinical physics and/or dosimetry is preferred. Technical capabilities with mechanical and electrical problem solving skills is preferred. Above average computer skills relating to operational software systems/networking and strong problem solving skills is highly preferred. Experience in quality control/management and understanding of quality process improvement is highly preferred.
Minimum Required Experience:
5 years. Prior experience with IBA’s Proteus machine and RayStation TPS is highly desirable. Familiarity with Python scripting is also preferred. Additionally, an interest in proton therapy research, as well as publications and scientific presentations, is a plus. EOE, including disability/vets
