Radiation Physicist ensures the quality of care in the use of radiation-producing sources and imaging equipment and the protection of patients and staff from radiation. Calibrates all radiation therapy equipment, conducts X-ray machine performance surveys, and implements procedures to ensure quality control for electronic imaging devices. Being a Radiation Physicist recommends radiation safety procedures. Informs staff in radiation safety practices. Additionally, Radiation Physicist may require an advanced degree of radiation physics. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. The Radiation Physicist contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. Work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. To be a Radiation Physicist typically requires 4 to 7 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Lewiston, ID
Salary: Salary offered is based on years of experience. 0-years of experience is the minimum and 29/30-years of experience is the maximum.
$15,000 Sign-on Bonus & Relocation Assistance Available
Our current physicist has retired after 30 years but will remain available PRN to help cover vacation for the new physicist.
· 1 full time onsite dosimetrist and 1 full time remote dosimetry support
· 2 full time radiation therapists with three positions posted. We would want 5 to be fully staffed. Positions are currently being filled with travel staff.
· 1 full time radiation oncologist
· 1 full time onsite physicist; we do not feel a remote position would work for our clinic.
· 2 Elekta Linacs, one Synergy and one Versa (our radiation machines/linear accelerators)
· Current EMR is Mosaiq
· Radiation treatment planning system is Pinnacle and Monaco, we will transition to Monaco completely over the next several months
· We do 3D, IMRT, SBRT, and VMAT will be used on the Versa. We are currently commissioning the new QA system for VMAT. We do NOT do brachytherapy
· Average volume is about 35-40 patients on treatment
POSITION SUMMARY
The Medical Physicist will perform duties pertaining to treatment machine calibration, dosimetry, treatment planning, and monitoring of radiation received by employees. He/she will also have responsibilities in helping with simulation of patients and teaching therapists in areas of dosimetry and computer planning and supervises the Medical Dosimetrist.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (Must haves to be considered)
Board Certified in medical physics by the American Board of Radiology (ABR) preferred
Prior experience in radiation oncology required
WORK CONDITIONS/HOURS
Normal hours are 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday-Friday. However, schedules may vary in accordance with business necessity. Minimal exposure to radiation. Lifting will be required from time to time, i.e., transporting of patients. Will be required to walk to the main Medical Center building when needed for C.T. scans or implant therapy.