Medical Physicist III - Per Diem

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Organization:

PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation PAD Position Overview:

Per Diem Position:

In lieu of benefits, employees receive a 10% pay differential.

Schedule:

Varied 4 to 8 hour shifts. Primary need is on weekends, with some occasional weekday work.

Hybrid Position:

This is a hybrid role. When onsite, work will be based in Sunnyvale and Palo Alto. Remote work is allowed when onsite coverage is not required. Provides care to patients; ages adolescent through geriatric receiving radiation therapy treatments. Acts as a member of the radiation therapy planning team. Major responsibility is to provide clinical physics service to the areas of radiation therapy, by determining the physical parameters involved in treatment by electron and photon and High Dose Radiation (HDR) therapy units and brachytherapy sealed sources while maintaining compliance with state regulations. A key responsibility for this position is to assure the integration of the junior physicist and dosimetrist roles and work processes within the Radiation Oncology Department. Participates in the training of all personnel on new equipment and new treatment modalities. The position serves as a clinical consultant to Radiation Oncology physicians, providing guidance and/or direct intervention in resolving challenging situations and high-risk, problem-prone cases. Supports Quality Assurance in the department under the direction of the supervisor.

Job Description :

EDUCATION

Master's:

Radiological Physics or other physics, chemistry or engineering discipline

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE

AMBP-American Board of Medical Physicists OR ABR-American Board of Radiology OR Authorization as a Therapeutic Calibration Physicist - California

TYPICAL EXPERIENCE

2 years of recent relevant experience.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Competency in clinical dosimetry and active involvement in treatment planning. Oral and written communication skills to relate important clinically relevant information to other professionals. Must be able to apply advanced math and physics principles with critical thinking to solve problems independently. Must be able to prioritize tasks, use mechanical tools, and operate independently to ensure Quality Assurance/Quality Control is completed in a timely fashion. Active participation in physics and dosimetry professional societies at local and national levels. #LI-GO1

Job Shift:

Varied Schedule:

Per Diem/Casual Shift Hours:

4 Days of the

Week:

Variable Weekend Requirements:

As Needed Benefits:

No Unions:

No Position Status:

Non-Exempt Weekly Hours:

0

Employee Status:

Per Diem/Casual Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans. Pay Range is $108.12 to $172.99 / hour The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate's experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health's comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.