Job description

SSM Health is looking for a Medical Physicist for Agnesian Cancer Center! We are looking to expand our offsite cancer center (located 100 yards from St. Agnes Hospital). Our 2 Radiation Oncologists at the center currently see an average of 30 patients per day. This position is Monday - Friday 1.0 FTE.

This role leads assigned staff in performing activities or tasks in radiation therapy services. This role also supports all physics aspects of patient treatment including consultation with radiation oncologists, calculation of radiation doses, design and fabrication of treatment aids and assurance of the accuracy of all treatment parameters

Equipment housed in Radiation Oncology,

· (2) Varian Linear Accelerators (Truebeam & Trilogy)

· Phillips Big-Bore CT Simulator

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

· Leads or coordinates shift operations of assigned activities, resources, and/or associates.

· Reviews patient charts to ensure that the prescription carried out per the physician intent. Participates in chart rounds to ensure the fulfillment of the prescription and review any changes in dose and patient set-up.

· Evaluates all equipment for continued utility, appropriateness, reliable performance, age and condition and make recommendations on practical life span, obsolescence and replacement.

· Determines the need for, specifies, and accesses dosimetric and treatment planning equipment including, but not limited to, measurement instruments to calibrate all treatment equipment and monitoring devices, computerized treatment planning systems, computerized water phantom systems with appropriate ionization chambers and diodes, film densitometry systems, etc.

· Participates in the specification, selection, and acceptance of radiation-producing machines, accessories, and computerized treatment-planning system. Supervises arrangements for proper maintenance of radiation treatment equipment.

· Provides advice and consult with physicians regarding directions to technical staff when patients are being planned or treated.

· Develops protocol for performing and checking unit calculations to ensure all calculations agree with written prescription.

· Completes all required documentation relating to radiation treatment plans and equipment. Participates in the clinical instruction of newly hired radiation staff and radiation therapy students.

· Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

· Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

· Master's degree in Medical Physics

· Medical Physicist ACR Certified or eligible

EXPERIENCE

· Three years' experience

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

· Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.

· Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.

· Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.

· Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.

· Frequent keyboard use/data entry.

· Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting and gripping.

· Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.

· Rare climbing.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $163,000.00 - $204,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

Work Location: One location

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