Physicist

Physicist 3.6 3.6 out of 5 stars Athens, TX 75751 Full-time UT Health East Texas 716 reviews

Full-time Overview:

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Medical Physicist in Athens, TX. Why Join Us? Thrive in a

People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better Thrive:

We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.

People-First:

We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.

Make Healthcare Better:

We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care. Get to

Know Your Team:

UT Health Athens is a 127-bed facility, including a 24-hour ED, designated as a Level IV trauma center and Level III stroke center; advanced diagnostic technology; 10-bed ICU; maternity unit radiation therapy center; and a stand-alone ED in Gun Barrel City.

Responsibilities:

Facilitate radiation treatments to ensure precise delivery and high-quality care for patients. Address theoretical and practical problems of measurements of ionizing radiation under clinical conditions. Calibrate radiation-producing and detecting equipment, including nuclear medical apparatus, and measure radiation output of treatment sources and generators. Provide all necessary dose-calculation services for patient treatment and diagnosis using external, interstitial, intracavitary, and distributed internal sources, as well as consultation and collaboration services for other departments using radiation in any form. Assist in the evaluation, selection, and implementation of innovative software and hardware technologies pertinent to Radiation Oncology. Performs and/or assists in developing a Proforma to justify new Radiation Oncology technologies.

Qualifications:

Job Requirements:

Master's degree in medical physics ABR board eligible Texas licensure

Preferred Job Requirements:

Completion of a CAMPEP approved residency program