Physicist Radiation Oncology
Physicist Radiation Oncology
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Job Description
Location:
Avera Medical Group Radiation OncologySioux FallsWorker Type:
RegularWork Shift:
Primarily days with possible weekends/evenings/holidays (United States of America)Position Highlights
- This position is based in Sioux Falls SD. Occasional travel to satellite clinics may be required.
- Salary will be commensurate based on experience and board certification.
8:00am5:00pm occas wknd/hol/call; 80hrs/2wks
You Belong at Avera
Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.
A Brief Overview
Oversees the radiation therapy equipment and acceptance. The Physicist consults with the Radiation Oncologists Dosimetrists and Physicists concerning patient dose radiation exposure and safety. The Physicist oversees the radiation quality assurance programs and development.
What you will do
- Performs acceptance testing calibration and safety surveys of imaging and radiation therapy equipment.
- Develops purchasing and acceptance specification for imaging and radiation therapy equipment.
- Consults with the radiologist and radiation oncologist concerning patient dose determinations.
- Consults with other physicians and patients regarding radiation exposure and safety.
- Teaches and presents continued education programs for appropriate audience.
- Develops implements and supervises quality control programs.
- Researches and develops new devices and modalities for improved diagnostics and therapeutic uses of radiation.
- Participates in NRC licensed procedures under direction of an Authorized Medical Physicist.
- All of the above duties are performed under the guidance and oversight of a Board Certified Physicist.
Essential Qualifications
The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others hear understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge skills and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.
Required Education License/Certification or Work Experience:
- Masters in medical physics
- Successful completion of part one of ABR certification in Therapeutic Medical Physics or 10 years minimum experience as a practicing medical physicist.
Preferred Education License/Certification or Work Experience:
- Masters Graduation from or eligibility to graduate from a CAMPEP program
- Medical Physics Therapeutic Medical Physics American Board of Radiology (ABR) Board eligibility for American Board of Radiology (ABR) Upon Hire
Expectations and Standards
- Commitment to the daily application of Averas mission vision core values and social principles to serve patients their families and our community.
- Promote Averas values of compassion hospitality and stewardship.
- Uphold Averas standards of Communication Attitude Responsiveness and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Work effectively in a team environment coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
- Comply with safety principles laws regulations and standards associated with but not limited to CMS The Joint Commission DHHS and OSHA if applicable.
Benefits You Need & Then Some
Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying parttime and fulltime employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.
PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
Free health insurance options for fulltime single coverage on Avera High Deductible Health Plan
Up to 5 employer matching contribution for retirement
Career development guided by handson training and mentorship
Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability Veteran Status or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application please callor send an email to .
Employment Type
Full-Time
