Physicist - Radiation (Days)

Physicist - Radiation (Days) Medlinkhealth Des Moines, IA Job Details Full-time $80 - $120 an hour 10 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Disability insurance Relocation assistance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Adoption assistance Parental leave 401(k) matching Pet insurance Qualifications Collaborate with healthcare professionals Treatment plan development American Board of Radiology Certification Master's degree in physics Teamwork Doctoral degree Medical Physics Calibration State healthcare regulations Master's degree Policy & process development Quality assurance Master of Science Doctoral degree in physics Physics Regulatory affairs Linear accelerators Healthcare policy development Equipment testing Commissioning phase involvement Healthcare treatment Senior level Regulatory compliance management

American Board of Medical Physics Certification Full Job Description Hourly Rate:

$80.00 - $120.00 20% Placement Fee

• Eligible for Relocation Assistance
• Eligible for Stipend Payments up to $20,000 while in residency
• Will consider possible remote work
• Cannot sponsor any candidate

Shift Type:

Days Hours/Day:

8

Shift Notes:

Mostly M-F days, but some evening and weekends as needed.

Weekend Requirements:

As Needed On Call Requirements:

No The manager is looking for someone that is primarily on site and then would be open to 1 day per week remote Radiation Physicist Responsible for performing all medical physics tasks necessary for the safe and accurate delivery of therapeutic ionizing radiation in collaboration with the radiation oncologists and staff. Responsible for assisting with maintaining state and federal regulatory requirements specific to the practice of radiation therapy. This associate monitors, clinical quality indicators and collaborates with physicians to ensure appropriate treatment guidelines are utilized and/or developed and monitored. Actively participates and supports the mission, vision, and value of the organization. Responsibilities Develops, implements, and reviews the policies and procedures that assure proper functioning of all therapeutic equipment including accelerators, and brachytherapy equipment, ensuring smooth and safe operations. Assures that the daily output and quality assessment checks of radiation producing equipment are performed and that equipment is in proper working order. Maintains proper output checks on accelerators, simulation, and other radiation therapy associated equipment. Performs clinical QA of equipment specifications, acceptance testing, commissioning and calibrations on all new and repaired clinical equipment, and the lead shielding requirements of rooms. Oversees technical aspects of dosimetrist's and therapist's activities. Participates in IOeRT treatments and assures machine performance thru QA procedures prior to performing treatments. Assists dosimetry in treatment planning for External Beam, Stereotactic Radiosurgery and Brachytherapy. Prepares coordinates and effectively collaborates with the radiation oncologists and technical staff on optimal treatment plans. Performs treatment planning for High Dose Rate Treatments and Monitors patient during treatment. Evaluates and implements necessary changes and updates in treatment planning computer, radiation calculation and measurement and record and verification software. Benefits Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in.

Here are just a few:

Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program. Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members. Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family. Submission Requirements Master of Science in Medical Physics, Physics, or related field required. Doctor's degree in Medical Physics or Physics related discipline preferred. [

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] 3-5 years experience in a clinical setting preferred.[

HIGHLY PREFFERED

] Board Certified Radiation Therapy Physicist by the American Board of Medical Physicists. [

REQUIRED

] Board Certified Radiation Therapy Physicist by the American Board of Radiology. [

REQUIRED

] Eligible to be an Authorized Medical Physicist by the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services. [

HIGHLY PREFERRED

] Certification by the American Board of Radiology or equivalent in therapeutic Medical Physics. This is required within 3 years of hire. [

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Pay:

$80.00 - $120.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Tuition reimbursement Application Question(s): Are you eligible to be an Authorized Medical Physicist by the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services? Do you have certification by the American Board of Radiology or equivalent in therapeutic Medical Physics. This is required within 3 years of hire?

Education:

Master's (Required)

Experience:

clinical setting: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

Board Certified Radiation Therapy Physicist by the ABMP? (Required) Board Certified Radiation Therapy Physicist by the ABR? (Required)

Work Location:

In person