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Our Vision

As a mission-driven innovative health organization we will become the national leader in improving the health of our communities and each person we serve. We will be the most trusted health partner for life.

• 2 Year Residency Training Program - Radiation Oncology
• Rate of pay: $30.00 per hour
• Benefits start on day one

Please note -Loyola University Medical Center is unable to process applications from individuals requiring visa support and/or those on Optional Practical Training (OPT).

About the Job

A two (2) year professional training program in the physics of radiation oncology. Under the supervision of a Qualified Medical Physicist the Physics resident will be engaged in all aspects of clinical physics related to dosimetry and medical physics in support of patient care and quality assurance within the Department of Radiation Oncology.

What you will do

• Under direction of physics and dosimetry staff use computerized treatment planning (IMRT and 3D planning) and direct measurement to determine the radiation dose distribution in patients undergoing therapy.

• Perform calibration of linear accelerator using the TG-51 protocol under direction of staff physicists.

• Assist staff physicists with daily monthly and annual quality assurance checks on Departmental linear accelerators and other equipment as directed.

• Participate in the treatment planning quality assurance and delivery of LDR and HDR brachytherapy procedures under supervision of a staff physicist.

• Assist staff physicists in the treatment planning quality assurance and delivery of stereotactic radiosurgery/stereotactic body radiotherapy procedures.

• Work with staff physicists on radiation safety tasks related to shielding design calculations and patient/staff-specific protection issues.

• Under direction of staff physicists perform in vivo dosimetry and OSLD measurements.

• Assist staff physicists in the planning quality assurance and delivery of other special procedures including total body irradiation (TBI) total skin electron therapy (TSET) intra-operative radiotherapy and hyperthermia.

• Participate in acceptance testing and commissioning of new equipment (ie. linear accelerators etc) within the Department under direction of staff physicists.

• Provide continuing education lectures to medical residents physicists dosimetrists therapists and other staff as needed.

• Document clinical projects and other assigned tasks.

• Participate in Departmental seminars and didactics and attend lectures in radiation therapy physics.

Heres what youll need

Required:

• Masters Degree
• Specific Degree(s): Medical Physics

Preferred:

• Doctorate Degree (Ph.D.)

Perks & Benefit

• Benefits from Day One (Medical and Dental)
• Same Day Pay New
• Competitive Shift Differentials
• Career Development
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Participation in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• 403(b) with Employer Match
• On Site Fitness Center (Gottlieb Memorial Hospital & LUMC)
• Referral Rewards
• Perks Program

Our Promise to You

Joining Loyola Medicine is being a part of an organization that treats the human spirit in our patients and fellow colleagues. We are a part of a community which believes in giving back to those we serve.

• We serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities

• We live and breathe our guiding behaviors: we support each other in serving we communicate openly honestly respectfully and directly we are fully present we are all accountable we trust and assume goodness in intentions and we are continuous learners

Pay Range: $30.00 per hour

Actual compensation will fall within the range but may vary based on factors such as experience qualifications education location licensure certification requirements and comparisons to colleagues in similar roles.

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Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives experiences and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or any other status protected by federal state or local law.