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10 Monument Health Rapid City Hospital, Inc.

Medical Physicist | Radiation Oncology Cancer Care Institute

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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.

$157,516 / year median in South Dakota

+8% projected growth

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Job Description

Current Employees:
If you are a current Monument Health employee, please apply via the internal career site by logging into your Workday Account and clicking the "Career" icon on your homepage. Primary Location Rapid City, SD USA Department CCI Radiation Oncology Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Starting Pay Rate Range $187,595.20
  • $234,499.
20 (Determined by the knowledge, skills, and experience of the applicant.) Job Summary The medical physicist is responsible for daily, monthly, and annual quality assurance on a linear accelerator, tomotherapy, and CT simulator. Performs patient-specific calculations for patient treatment plans. Ensures the accuracy and safety of therapeutic procedures. Assesses image quality of computed tomography images. Develops and implements new clinical treatment modalities. Plans, performs quality assurance, and assists with brachytherapy treatments. Monument Health offers competitive wages and benefits on qualifying positions. Some of those benefits can include:
  • Supportive work culture
  • Medical, Vision and Dental Coverage
  • Retirement Plans, Health Savings Account, and Flexible Spending Account
  • Instant pay is available for qualifying positions
  • Paid Time Off Accrual Bank
  • Opportunities for growth and advancement
  • Tuition assistance/reimbursement
  • Excellent pay differentials on qualifying positions
  • Flexible scheduling
Job Description Essential Functions:
Performs machine quality assurance on all treatment and imaging devices in the department. Evaluates therapy plans for safe and effective treatments. Performs patient-specific quality assurance before treatment start. Advises chief physicist, physicians, radiation therapists, and dosimetrists of equipment problems Researches new treatment and imaging equipment, develops, and implements them. Participates in scheduled technical meetings to address equipment, planning, and project work. Consults with equipment vendors, and trouble-shoots clinical problems to ensure timely treatments. Assists chief physicist to develop policies and procedures for accreditation. Performs daily and annual quality assurance on a high dose rate remote afterloader. Plans and participates in breast, gynecological and prostate brachytherapy treatments. Attends national medical physics meetings to brainstorm new clinical procedures and equipment. Instructs radiation therapy staff in radiation safety. Ensures compliance of radiation therapy activities with all state and federal laws and regulations. All other duties as assigned.
Additional Requirements Required :
Education
  • Master's degree + Residency (2 years) or 2 years of equivalent experience in Medical Physics Experience
  • ABR certification or finished residency program or completion of a formal educational program that requires hours equivalent to a residency program
Preferred :
Education
  • Ph.D. degree in medical physics or related field Experience
  • ABR certification or accredited residency program graduation; Strong experience on
HDR and LDR Physical Requirements:
Medium work
  • Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Job Category Diagnostics Job Family Radiation Therapy Shift Requires the ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department Employee Type Regular 10 Monument Health Rapid City Hospital, Inc. Make a difference . Every day. Monument Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.