Physicist - Medical at IRONWOOD PHYSICIANS,P.C.

Goodyear, Arizona, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Communication, Problem Solving, Quality Assurance, Calibration, Radiation Safety, Training, Treatment Planning, Clinical Support, Equipment Maintenance, Regulatory Compliance, Chart Review, Commissioning, Consultation, Protocol Development, Stress Management

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers has beautiful state-of-the-art integrated Cancer and Women's Centers, with locations strategically located throughout the Valley. Each one provides a superior cancer care environment with a full spectrum of cancer related services for patients. Our multi-disciplinary team approach includes surgical oncology, medical oncology, radiation oncology, women's centers, diagnostic imaging services, social service support, nutritionist, integrative services, and genetic counseling. Mission Statement: To serve the community by providing quality, comprehensive cancer care which respects the values and needs of each individual. Overview: We are looking for a qualified and experienced Physicist to work in our fast-paced out-patient oncology clinic. The Medical Physicist conducts all aspects of radiation therapy physics, including clinical medical physics support, equipment calibration and commissioning, maintenance of appropriate quality assurance programs for equipment and treatment delivery, compliance with radiation safety, licensing issues and other pertinent regulatory requirements. Schedule: Full-time, Monday through Friday day shift position. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: * Responsible for all physics of radiotherapy treatments. * Responsible for Calibration and QA of all treatment devices. * Responsible for Calibration and QA of treatment simulators. * Responsible for Calibration and QA of treatment planning systems. * Responsible for Calibration and QA of the physics test equipment. * Review of treatment plan calculations. * Review of weekly chart checks. * Commissioning of new radiologic systems. * Establish new commission & QA criteria for new radiologic programs. * Establish new treatment protocols for safe and effective treatment delivery. * Consult with and assist radiation therapists, dosimetrists and radiation oncologists. * Provide training for new clinical systems and programs. * Provide radiation safety training. * Provide treatment planning for special procedures like HDR and SBRT. Knowledge and Skills: * Ability to communicate frequently with front office staff, radiation therapists, dosimetrists, other physicists and radiation oncologists. Must be able accurately exchange detailed information in each situation. * Must remain calm and solve problems in highly stressful situations with limited time. * Constantly working around occupational levels of radiation exposure and hazardous materials. * Constantly operates computer and office equipment. * Must be able to maintain stationary position for up 6 hours per day. * Must be able to read medical charts on a computer screen for up to 6 hours per day. * Ability to use office equipment, computer, and typing is essential. Education and Experience: * Master’s Degree or PhD in Medical Physics or closely related field. * 2 years clinical experience. We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefit package including health/dental/vision and life insurance, 401K, and a caring work environment. We are an E.O.E. Please visit our website at www.ironwoodcrc.com. "Outsmarting Cancer One Patient at a Time"

Responsibilities

The Medical Physicist is responsible for all aspects of radiation therapy physics, including clinical support and equipment calibration. They also ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements while providing training and consultation to the oncology team.