A Physicist studies the physical properties of the natural world and fundamental principles governing space, time, energy and matter. Conducts scientific research and test theories. Works in specialized areas ranging from the study of atomic and sub-atomic particles to the study of the universe.
Medical Physicist McLaren Health Care - 3.2 Flint, MI Job Details Full-time $166,691 a year 8 hours ago Qualifications Collaborate with healthcare professionals American Board of Radiology Certification Master's degree in physics Hospital patient safety External beam radiation therapy Clinical research Medical Physics Quality of care (regulatory compliance area) CT simulators Hospital quality control Mid-level Radiation oncology Medical research Doctor of Philosophy Master of Science Doctoral degree in physics Physics Continuous clinical improvement initiatives Multidisciplinary team collaboration for treatment planning Medical device treatment planning Patient safety operations 2 years Quality assurance experience within healthcare
Full Job Description Location:
Flint, Michigan Type:
Proton Physicist Salary Begins at: $166,691
Categories:
Medical Physics:
Radiation Oncology Sector:
Hospital Salary Details:
Medical Physicist I, II, or III based on experience
Preferred Education:
M.S. or Ph.D. in Medical physics or physics
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Summary McLaren Proton Therapy Center (MPTC) at McLaren Flint seeks an energetic and enthusiastic physicist to join a dynamic physics team in a growing center. The position is part of a core team of 5 physicists primarily responsible for supporting proton therapy activities in the Flint center. The salary compensation will be based on experience. This will be an excellent opportunity for a current graduate from a residency position or an experienced physicist looking to advance their career. The Team The successful candidate will join a team of four physicists, lead by Chief Physicst Dr. Bijan Arjomandy, six dosimetrists, and ten supporting engineers. The physics team collaborates in all areas of patient care and technical duties and works closely with the engineering team to implement new technologies. The new team member would have immediate opportunities to contribute significantly to physics duties and work closely with engineers and dosimetrists to support clinical activities. Technologies The MPTC has a synchrotron proton machine that delivers beams up to 330 MeV. The center has two half gantries with integrated CBCT for patient treatment. The third treatment room will have two upright positions Leo chairs and two vertical CT scanners for patient planning and positional verifications. The cancer center also has two Varian TrueBeams, two Phillips CT Simulators, and a GammaMed Plus HDR unit. The RayStation treatment planning will be used for proton dose calculation. The cancer center uses Varian Eclipse treatment planning for photon planning and Aria oncology information system for all Karmanos network sites. Essential Responsibilities Perform proton machine QA based on
AAPM TG 224.
Collaborate with clinical and medical staff on simulation and treatment planning. Provide ongoing oversight of the quality and safety of patient treatment delivery. Participate in departmental quality assurance and continuous quality improvement programs. Participate in clinical research and protocol efforts. Collaborate with engineers to implement/improve new technologies.
Required:
M.S. or Ph.D. degree in medical physics or related discipline. Board Certified or eligible for certification in therapeutic medical physics from the American Board of Radiology (ABR) or equivalent certification. Two or more years of prior work experience as a Medical Physicist or Medical Physics Resident in a full-service radiation therapy center.l physics.
Additional Information Schedule:
Full-time Requisition ID:
26004736
Daily Work Times:
Variable Hours Per Pay Period:
80
On Call:
No Weekends:
No About Us McLaren Health Care, headquartered in Grand Blanc, Michigan, is a $7.3 billion, fully integrated health care delivery system committed to quality, evidence-based patient care and cost efficiency. The McLaren system includes 12 hospitals in Michigan, ambulatory surgery centers, imaging centers, a 640-member employed primary and specialty care physician network, commercial and Medicaid HMOs covering more than 732,838 lives in Michigan and Indiana, home health, infusion and hospice providers, pharmacy services, a clinical laboratory network and a wholly owned medical malpractice insurance company. McLaren operates Michigan's largest network of cancer centers and providers, anchored by the Karmanos Cancer Institute, a National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer centers. McLaren has 20,000 full-, part-time and contracted employees and more than 113,000 network providers throughout Michigan, Indiana and Ohio.
