Medical Physicist
Goshen, NY - USA
Job Summary
Summary
TheGoshen Center for Cancer Careis a nationally recognized cancer center connected to Goshen Hospital a 5-time Magnet Designated Facility for nursing excellence. With dozens of clinical studies underway our team of oncologists and research experts work to advance science and patient care both within our facility and around the world. Working with a team of Radiation Oncologists Dosimetrists Radiation Therapists and Nurses the Medical Physicist overseestreatmenton the Varian TrueBeam and Ethos Therapy machines.
The Medical Physicist is expected to work with a high degree of initiative and independent judgment contributing to the development and implementation of departmental policies quality improvement initiatives budgets and long-range plans within Radiation Therapy. This role involves close collaboration in the creation and verification of treatment plans for Linear Accelerator and HDR Afterloaderbased therapies. Additionally the Medical Physicist is responsible for the calibration commissioning and ongoing quality assurance of all radiation-producing equipment to ensure safe and effective patient care.
Benefits
Goshen Health Radiation Oncology offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package including health dental and vision coverage 401(k) with employer match PTO an Employee Assistance Program Fitness Reimbursement 529 Savings Plan and other benefits.
Culture
Goshen Health is committed to advancing its mission of improving the health of the communities it serves. The organization places a strong emphasis on colleague empowerment collaboration and shared values. Within this supportive and collegial environment teamwork drives innovation and the delivery of exceptional patient care. Goshen Health fosters a culture of mentorship professional development and compassion ensuring that employees feel supported while working together toward common goals.
Position Qualifications
- Minimum Education:Master of Science or Doctoral Degree in Medical Physics or related discipline. Board eligible.
- Preferred Education: Certification by the American Board of Radiology (ABR) in Radiation Therapy Physics or Radiological Physics or must meet Qualified Expert criteria defined by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and/or State radiation agency.
- Preferred Experience:Three years clinical experience in a radiation therapy department under the preceptorship of a physicist certified by the American Board of Radiology in Therapy Physics or Radiological Physics. Experience shall include calibration oflinear accelerators and other radiation sources clinical dosimetry of external beams and implant sources and computer treatment planning. Experience preferred in nuclear medicine and radiology equipment calibration quality radiation surveys and image analysis. High Dose Rate Brachytherapy and Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy Knowledge/Skills needed. Experience with one or more of the following is preferred: ARIA Varian linear accelerators Eclipse TPS HDR and VisionRT.
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About Company
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