Radiation Physicist - Atrium Health Cabarrus Levine Cancer FT

Radiation Physicist - Atrium Health Cabarrus Levine Cancer FT Concord, NC Job Details Full-time $86.75 - $138.80 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Paid parental leave Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Adoption assistance Parental leave Vision insurance Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Collaborate with healthcare professionals American Board of Radiology Certification Heavy lifting Medical Physics Research Radiation oncology Master's degree Quality assurance audits Clinical staff training Staff training Cardiology Quality improvement Physics Linear accelerators Senior level Leadership Documentation review Full Job Description Atrium Health Cabarrus Levine Cancer FT $

Sign-On Bonus Eligible Concord, NC, United States Job ID:

R203897

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37303 Atrium Health Cabarrus -

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Radiation Status:

Full time

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Yes Hou rs

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40

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Varies This position is Sign-on Bonus eligible. Based on eligibility. Pay Range $86.75 - $138.80 Job Summary Provides physics services related to the planning and delivery of therapeutic radiation treatment in accordance with the Radiation Oncologist's prescription. Provides technical leadership including clinical set-up expertise to radiation oncologists, dosimetrists and therapists. Performs quality assurance checks according to NC state requirements and industry standards for all department equipment. Essential Functions Works collaboratively with radiation oncologists, medical dosimetrists, and radiation therapists to provide technical expertise in treatment planning, patient setup, and treatment delivery. Performs quality assurance checks based on industry standards on all equipment including, but not limited to, linear accelerators; CT scanners; treatment planning systems; and brachytherapy sources and equipment per AAPM recommendations and regulatory requirements. Maintains a high level of expertise in the use of the treatment planning and treatment delivery hardware and software and performs routine quality assurance checks and peer reviews of treatment plan quality. Performs physics chart checks during the course of care for patients under treatment; makes recommendations for policy and procedure updates; and provides oversight for the technical aspects of the treatment delivery process. Supports the physicians and chief medical physicist in the analysis and review of new and existing treatment delivery methods and makes evidenced based recommendations. Recommends opportunities for performance improvement and leads performance improvement projects; participates in research; and maintains a current industry knowledge by attending industry meetings and reviewing industry journals. Collaborates with physics and dosimetry staff at other enterprise locations for best practices. Provides staff in-services; radiation safety education; and participates in the instruction of radiation therapy students rotating through the clinic. In conjunction with the chief medical physicist, works closely with radiology, as needed, for advanced imaging techniques and QA that benefit radiation oncology patients. Physical Requirements This position requires frequent to moderate heavy lifting, pulling, pushing and carrying in excess of 100 pounds. Requires frequent walking, standing, stooping and reaching. Manual dexterity required. Heavy concentration with computers. Environment is climate controlled. Exposure to radiation, chemicals, pathogens and patient body fluids. Education, Experience and Certifications Master's Degree in Medical Physics or equivalent field of study. Board Certified in Therapeutic Radiologic Physics by the American Board of Radiology or its International equivalent preferred. 3 years experience as a Radiation Medical Physicist preferred. Our Commitment to

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