Medical Physicist (Therapy) Job at The University of Vermont Health Network (Burlington)

Dosimetrist

As a Dosimetrist, you will work under the supervision of the Lead Physicist to a...

Location

United States , Omaha

Salary:

47.29 - 70.35 USD / Hour

American Nursing Care

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelors Of Science in closely related field
Previous radiation therapy experience, upon hire
Certified Medical Dosimetrist, within 6 - months
Registered Technologist Radiation Therapy, upon hire

Job Responsibility

Work under the supervision of the Lead Physicist to assist the Radiation Oncologist in providing safe and effective treatment to radiation therapy patients
Perform specific duties under the overall direction of medical physicists and direct supervision of the Lead Medical Physicist
Renew credentials annually and adhere to ethical standards
Designs accurate treatment plans by means of computer and/or manual computation that delivers prescribed radiation doses as prescribed by the treating radiation oncologist
Preforms, verifies and documents calculations for the delivery of the prescribed dose and subsequent documentation in patient files and verifies accuracy of calculations using guidelines established by the medical physicist
Assists in the simulation process to ensure optimal patient position, immobilization and adequate scans for treatment planning
Participates with aspects of high and low dose brachytherapy procedures that include (but not limited to) implanting of brachytherapy devices, planning, calculations, and quality assurance measures in compliance with hospital, state and federal regulations
Assists in quality improvement and quality assurance programs/procedures done by the medical physicist to ensure the accuracy and safety of treatments
Participates in continuing education of treatment planning techniques, current advances in medical dosimetry and the clinical development and implementation of new therapy techniques in the department

What we offer

Medical
Prescription drug
Dental
Vision plans
Life insurance
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings

Fulltime

Med Physicist Oncology Sr

Senior Medical Physicist role in Oncology/Radiation department. Performs complex...

Location

United States , Kenosha

Salary:

86.75 - 159.60 USD / Hour

Advocate Health Care

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Medical Physicist certification issued by the American Board of Medical Physics (ABMP)
Medical Physicist (CMP-ABR) certification issued by The American Board of Radiology (ABR)
Medical Physicist (CMP-CCPM) certification issued by The Canadian College of Physicists in Medicine (CCPM)
Master's Degree in Medical Physics or related field
Typically requires 3 years of experience in a Medical Physicist Oncology position
Advanced knowledge of treatment units and simulators and awareness of treatment unit's limitations in clinical situations
Advanced knowledge of acceptance testing, commissioning and calibration of linacs, simulators and brachytherapy sources, clinical dosimetry of external beams and implant sources, patient setup, computerized treatment planning for special procedures that may include: HDR, LDR, total body irradiation (TBI), stereotactic radiosurgery, stereotactic radiotherapy, gamma knife and cyberknife
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with physicians, staff, patients and their families
Excellent problem solving abilities and analytical skills to compare data
Must lift up to 20 lbs. frequently and up to 50 lbs. occasionally

Job Responsibility

Performs delivery of non-standard, standard and complicated treatment planning and techniques which may include high dose radiation (HDR), low dose radiation (LDR) and stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS)
Performs radiation surveys of patients exposed to radioactive sources
regularly performs radiation surveys of treatment rooms
Calibrates various therapy machines, measures instruments against national standards, and measures therapy beam data for treatment planning purposes
Leads and facilitates the troubleshooting process, works collaboratively with Medical Engineers
Operates and performs quality assurance (QA) on equipment as required
Writes specifications and commissions therapy equipment and accessories and designs new techniques and ancillary equipment
Performs and oversees commissioning and acceptance testing for therapies and accessories, and for standardizing equipment calibration
Collaborates with other senior staff to develop and maintain a QA program for departmental treatment modalities and imaging devices
Works with Physicians to gather data, analyze outcomes and develop new processes and protocols

What we offer

Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program

Fulltime

Med Physicist Oncology Sr

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of ...

Location

United States , Kenosha

Salary:

86.75 - 159.60 USD / Hour

Advocate Aurora Health

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Medical Physicist certification issued by the American Board of Medical Physics (ABMP)
Medical Physicist (CMP-ABR) certification issued by The American Board of Radiology (ABR)
Medical Physicist (CMP-CCPM) certification issued by The Canadian College of Physicists in Medicine (CCPM)
Master's Degree in Medical Physics or related field
Typically requires 3 years of experience in in a Medical Physicist Oncology position
Advanced knowledge of treatment units and simulators and awareness of treatment unit's limitations in clinical situations
Advanced knowledge of acceptance testing, commissioning and calibration of linacs, simulators and brachytherapy sources, clinical dosimetry of external beams and implant sources, patient setup, computerized treatment planning for special procedures that may include: HDR, LDR, total body irradiation (TBI), stereotactic radiosurgery, stereotactic radiotherapy, gamma knife and cyberknife
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with physicians, staff, patients and their families
Excellent problem solving abilities and analytical skills to compare data
Must lift up to 20 lbs. frequently and up to 50 lbs. occasionally

Job Responsibility

Performs delivery of non-standard, standard and complicated treatment planning and techniques which may include high dose radiation (HDR), low dose radiation (LDR) and stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS)
Performs radiation surveys of patients exposed to radioactive sources
regularly performs radiation surveys of treatment rooms
Calibrates various therapy machines, measures instruments against national standards, and measures therapy beam data for treatment planning purposes
Leads and facilitates the troubleshooting process, works collaboratively with Medical Engineers
Operates and performs quality assurance (QA) on equipment as required
Writes specifications and commissions therapy equipment and accessories and designs new techniques and ancillary equipment
Performs and oversees commissioning and acceptance testing for therapies and accessories, and for standardizing equipment calibration
Collaborates with other senior staff to develop and maintain a QA program for departmental treatment modalities and imaging devices
Works with Physicians to gather data, analyze outcomes and develop new processes and protocols

What we offer

Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program

Fulltime

Med Physicist Oncology Sr

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of ...

Location

United States , Kenosha

Salary:

86.75 - 159.60 USD / Hour

Advocate Health Care

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Medical Physicist certification issued by the American Board of Medical Physics (ABMP)
Medical Physicist (CMP-ABR) certification issued by The American Board of Radiology (ABR)
Medical Physicist (CMP-CCPM) certification issued by The Canadian College of Physicists in Medicine (CCPM)
Master's Degree in Medical Physics or related field
Typically requires 3 years of experience in in a Medical Physicist Oncology position
Advanced knowledge of treatment units and simulators and awareness of treatment unit's limitations in clinical situations
Advanced knowledge of acceptance testing, commissioning and calibration of linacs, simulators and brachytherapy sources, clinical dosimetry of external beams and implant sources, patient setup, computerized treatment planning for special procedures that may include: HDR, LDR, total body irradiation (TBI), stereotactic radiosurgery, stereotactic radiotherapy, gamma knife and cyberknife
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with physicians, staff, patients and their families
Excellent problem solving abilities and analytical skills to compare data
Must lift up to 20 lbs. frequently and up to 50 lbs. occasionally

Job Responsibility

Performs delivery of non-standard, standard and complicated treatment planning and techniques which may include high dose radiation (HDR), low dose radiation (LDR) and stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS)
Performs radiation surveys of patients exposed to radioactive sources
regularly performs radiation surveys of treatment rooms
Calibrates various therapy machines, measures instruments against national standards, and measures therapy beam data for treatment planning purposes
Leads and facilitates the troubleshooting process, works collaboratively with Medical Engineers
Operates and performs quality assurance (QA) on equipment as required
Writes specifications and commissions therapy equipment and accessories and designs new techniques and ancillary equipment
Performs and oversees commissioning and acceptance testing for therapies and accessories, and for standardizing equipment calibration
Collaborates with other senior staff to develop and maintain a QA program for departmental treatment modalities and imaging devices
Works with Physicians to gather data, analyze outcomes and develop new processes and protocols

What we offer

Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Fulltime

Med Physicist Oncology Sr

Location

United States , Grafton

Salary:

99.75 - 159.60 USD / Hour

Advocate Health Care

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Medical Physicist certification issued by the American Board of Medical Physics (ABMP), or Medical Physicist (CMP-ABR) certification issued by The American Board of Radiology (ABR), or Medical Physicist (CMP-CCPM) certification issued by The Canadian College of Physicists in Medicine (CCPM)
Master's Degree in Medical Physics or related field
Typically requires 3 years of experience in in a Medical Physicist Oncology position
Advanced knowledge of treatment units and simulators and awareness of treatment unit's limitations in clinical situations
Advanced knowledge of acceptance testing, commissioning and calibration of linacs, simulators and brachytherapy sources, clinical dosimetry of external beams and implant sources, patient setup, computerized treatment planning for special procedures that may include: HDR, LDR, total body irradiation (TBI), stereotactic radiosurgery, stereotactic radiotherapy, gamma knife and cyberknife
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with physicians, staff, patients and their families
Excellent problem solving abilities and analytical skills to compare data
Must lift up to 20 lbs. frequently and up to 50 lbs. occasionally
May push up to 500 lbs. 50 to 200 feet
Exposed to mechanical, electrical, and radiation hazards

Job Responsibility

Performs delivery of non-standard, standard and complicated treatment planning and techniques which may include high dose radiation (HDR), low dose radiation (LDR) and stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS)
Performs radiation surveys of patients exposed to radioactive sources
regularly performs radiation surveys of treatment rooms
Calibrates various therapy machines, measures instruments against national standards, and measures therapy beam data for treatment planning purposes
Leads and facilitates the troubleshooting process, works collaboratively with Medical Engineers
Operates and performs quality assurance (QA) on equipment as required
Writes specifications and commissions therapy equipment and accessories and designs new techniques and ancillary equipment
Performs and oversees commissioning and acceptance testing for therapies and accessories, and for standardizing equipment calibration
Collaborates with other senior staff to develop and maintain a QA program for departmental treatment modalities and imaging devices
Works with Physicians to gather data, analyze outcomes and develop new processes and protocols

What we offer

Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Fulltime