Radiation Physicists Jobs

Job Title: MEDICAL RADIATION PHYSICIST Company: Kaiser Permanente Location: Los Angeles, CA Description: Education/Licensure/Certification: Ph.D. in Medical Physics + 2 years of post graduate experience in radiation oncology therapy OR Masters degree in Medical Physics + 5 years of post graduate experience in radiation oncology therapy. Note: Individuals who are certified in the applicable subspecialty area(s) shall receive 10% higher salaries than those who are not but otherwise of comparable training, experience, and job performance. General knowledge of medical radiation physics, medical radiation safety and pertinent regulations. Experience in designing, implementing and monitoring quality assurance programs in the applicable medical physics subspecialty. Good communication skills, demonstrated customer service skills and willingness to be part of a team. Prefer experience teaching residents. Additional qualifications specific to Radiation Oncology: (1) Experience performing calibration of all radiation therapy equipment; (2) Brachytheraphy experience; (3) Treatment planning experience; (4) Prefer experience in linear accelerator commissioning, high dose rate delivery systems and/or stereo tactic radio surgery. Additional qualifications specific to Medical Physics: (1) Experience evaluating performance of diagnostic imaging systems; (2) Experience evaluating radiation safety status of machine and radioactive materials sources of ionizing radiation. General knowledge of computers and their applications in diagnostic imaging. Consistently demonstrates the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessary to provide superior and culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, and to customers, contracted providers, and vendors. Preferred Qualifications: Radiation Oncology Medical Physicist: Current ABR certification Duties: Provides surveys, reports and consultation related to radiation safety for applicable facilities and/or patients that meet the organizations and regulatory standards in a timely manner. Develops and implements quality assurance and evaluation programs for applicable diagnostic imaging and/or radiation therapy equipment that insure high quality images and radiation treatments and that meet regulatory requirements. Monitors and reports quality assurance activities to insure adherence to established QA policies and procedures. Evaluates and reports the performance of this equipment in a timely manner and makes recommendations to improve quality. Maintains up to date technical knowledge of new and developing technologies and regulatory issues to support clinical and administrative decision makers. Provides effective and comprehensive instruction in medical radiation physics to diagnostic radiology and radiation oncology residents sufficient to pass the physics portion of the ABR certification exam. Provides in service training to staff and physicians, as necessary, to insure high quality images and radiation treatments, a radiation safe environment, and compliance with regulatory standards. Communicates to staff, physicians and patients in a manner that is precise, understandable, timely, constructive, and proactive and demonstrates excellent listening skills. Maintains working relationships that are professional, collaborative, team oriented, responsive, thorough, cordial and that demonstrate flexibility, innovation, a broad view of issues, acceptance of full responsibility for assignments, and a solutions orientation. Note: Due to Kaiser internal policies and/or regulatory requirements, non certified individuals may not be permitted to perform and produce certain tasks and reports independently without the oversight by and the cosigning of a certified physicist. Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (Kaiser Permanente's Code of Conduct) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non compliance, and adhering to applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, accreditation and licenser requirements (if applicable), and Kaiser Permanente's policies and procedures.

Job Title: MEDICAL RADIATION PHYSICIST Company: Location: Los Angeles, CA Description: Radiology MEDICAL RADIATION PHYSICIST Kaiser Permanente is looking for radiation oncology medical physicists for our Los Angeles Medical Center. Candidates must have a PhD in medical physics and at least two years of post-graduate experience in radiation oncology therapy or a master's degree in medical physics and at least five years of post graduate experience in radiation oncology therapy. Forty-plus hours per week; $105,000 to $170,000 per year. Must have proof of legal authority to work in the U.S. Please e-mail your resume to [Click Here to Email Your Resumé], referencing source code MP110908LAT when responding. Please visit jobs.kp.org for complete qualifications and job

Job Title: MEDICAL RADIATION PHYSICIST Company: Kaiser Permanente Southern Cal Location: Los Angeles, CA Description: Health care is changing. Kaiser Permanente leads the way. More than eight million people rely on us for their healthcare. Join our outstanding team and make a difference...every day. Our quality of care is unmatched and so are our health care careers. Employment opportunities are available throughout our California Region, made up of 28 acute care hospitals, including two specialty tertiary centers and 120 ambulatory care centers. Our 85,000 employees and more than 7,000 physicians provide the highest quality of care to over 6 million members. Come join our award winning team and enhance your skills in a full time, part time or per diem position.Education/Licensure/Certification: Ph.D. in Medical Physics + 2 years of post graduate experience in radiation oncology therapy OR Masters degree in Medical Physics + 5 years of post graduate experience in radiation oncology therapy.Note: Individuals who are certified in the applicable subspecialty area(s) shall receive 10% higher salaries than those who are not but otherwise of comparable training, experience, and job performance. General knowledge of medical radiation physics, medical radiation safety and pertinent regulations. Experience in designing, implementing and monitoring quality assurance programs in the applicable medical physics subspecialty. Good communication skills, demonstrated customer service skills and willingness to be part of a team. Prefer experience teaching residents. Additional qualifications specific to Radiation Oncology: (1) Experience performing calibration of all radiation therapy equipment; (2) Brachytheraphy experience; (3) Treatment planning experience; (4) Prefer experience in linear accelerator commissioning, high dose rate delivery systems and/or stereo tactic radio surgery. Additional qualifications specific to Medical Physics: (1) Experience evaluating performance of diagnostic imaging systems; (2) Experience evaluating radiation safety status of machine and radioactive materials sources of ionizing radiation. General knowledge of computers and their applications in diagnostic imaging. Consistently demonstrates the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessary to provide superior and culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, and to customers, contracted providers, and vendors. Preferred Qualifications: Radiation Oncology Medical Physicist: Current ABR certification Duties: Provides surveys, reports and consultation related to radiation safety for applicable facilities and/or patients that meet the organizations and regulatory standards in a timely manner. Develops and implements quality assurance and evaluation programs for applicable diagnostic imaging and/or radiation therapy equipment that insure high quality images and radiation treatments and that meet regulatory requirements. Monitors and reports quality assurance activities to insure adherence to established QA policies and procedures. Evaluates and reports the performance of this equipment in a timely manner and makes recommendations to improve quality. Maintains up to date technical knowledge of new and developing technologies and regulatory issues to support clinical and administrative decision makers. Provides effective and comprehensive instruction in medical radiation physics to diagnostic radiology and radiation oncology residents sufficient to pass the physics portion of the ABR certification exam. Provides in service training to staff and physicians, as necessary, to insure high quality images and radiation treatments, a radiation safe environment, and compliance with regulatory standards. Communicates to staff, physicians and patients in a manner that is precise, understandable, timely, constructive, and proactive and demonstrates excellent listening skills. Maintains working relationships that are professional, collaborative, team oriented, responsive, thorough, cordial and that demonstrate flexibility, innovation, a broad view of issues, acceptance of full responsibility for assignments, and a solutions orientation. Note: Due to Kaiser internal policies and/or regulatory requirements, non certified individuals may not be permitted to perform and produce certain tasks and reports independently without the oversight by and the cosigning of a certified physicist. Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (Kaiser Permanente's Code of Conduct) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non compliance, and adhering to applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, accreditation and licenser requirements (if applicable), and Kaiser Permanente's policies and procedures. We are an EEO/AA/M/F/D/V Employer.

Job Title: Radiology Imaging Physicist Company: Tufts Medical Center Location: Boston, MA Description: Shift: Hours: M-F 40 hrs Grade: 99 Contact Information: Fax: Register to View Address: 750 Washington St., NEMC 795 Boston, MA 02111 Job Details: - PhD. required - Certification Required - Experience is required Provides Radiology medical physics support with regard to equipment assurance, imaging protocols, and the development and implementation of new Radiology techniques. Sets performance standards and monitor diagnostic x-ray equipment performance and patient exposure levels with regard to image quality and radiation safety. Ph.D. or equivalent in Diagnostic Radiology or a closely related field. ABMP or ABR Certification in Diagnostic Imaging Physics. Minimum of five years full-time experience in clinically related Radiology. Good computer programming skills. Posses excellent communication skills and be able to work well with others. Frequent contacts with supervisor, hospital staff and service personnel. TN