Radiation Physicists Jobs

Job Title: Medical Physicist - Radiation Oncology Company: Sutter Health Location: Modesto, CA Description:   .ugDivBody_hj .ugFrame_hj .ugColWrap_hj .ugLeftWrap_hj .ugLeftCol_hj .ugLeftHead_hj .ugLeftText_hj .ugRightWrap_hj .ugRightCol_hj .ugTitle_hj .ugText_hj .ugApply_hj .ugFooterCol_hj .ugFooter_hj .ugFootlink_hj .ugNoBord_hj .ugHeader_hj Company: Sutter Health Location: Modesto, CA Status: Unspecified Category: Healthcare Position Type: Full-Time, Employee Company: Sutter Health Reference Code: MMCM-1001896 Medical Physicist - Radiation Oncology Located in Modesto, Memorial Medical Center opened on May 1, 1970. Licensed for 313 acute care beds, the facility is part of Memorial Hospitals Association, a not-for-profit organization that exists to maintain and improve the health status of citizens in greater Stanislaus County. Memorial affiliated with Sutter Health in 1996 and is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations. Provides care to patients, ages adolescent through geriatric receiving radiation therapy treatments. The Medical Physicist is a member of the radiation therapy planning team. Provides clinical physics service to the areas of radiation therapy, by determining the physical parameters involved in treatment by electron and gamma ray therapy units and brachytherapy sealed sources while maintaining compliance with state regulations. Plans the purchasing, instillation and acceptance of all new equipment. Participates in the training of all personnel on new equipment and new treatment modalities. Serving the greater Stanislaus County with 423 plus acute care beds, Memorial Medical Center provides a full continuum of care including 24-hour emergency care, inpatient and outpatient surgery, obstetrics, pediatrics, nuclear medicine, dialysis therapy, diagnostic imaging, intensive care, physical therapy, and home health. Specialized care includes Memorial Regional Cancer Center and Memorial Heart Institute. Minimum Qualifications: M.S. in Radiation Physics or related field OR Ph.D. in Radiation Physics or related field. Eligible for American Board of Ragiology Certificate in Radiation Therapy and diagnostic Radiology. In depth knowledge of the physics of radiation therapy and treatment planning. Must demonstrate leadership skills. Ability to read, write, hear and verbally communicate in English to the degree required to perform the job. Preferred Qualifications: Two (2) or more years in a hospital based radiation physics program preferred. PLEASE APPLY USING THIS BUTTON ONLY Not Available

Job Title: Health Physicist Radiation Safety Officer Company: Location: Cleveland, OH Description: The incumbent serves as the Health Physicist - Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) for the Louis Stokes Cleveland Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center located in Cleveland, Ohio.  The RSO is responsible for all aspects of the use of ionizing radiation sources, both generators and radioactive materials, under the Medical Center's Radiation Safety Program, in diagnostic, therapeutic, clinical laboratory, non-human research, and human research applications at Wade Park, Brecksville, and the outpatient clinics.  The RSO is aligned under the Office of the Medical Center Director and is supervised by the Chief of Staff.  The duties of the RSO include: Provides and/or coordinates all necessary health physics services, consulting and collaborating with all levels of management, physicians, scientists, service chiefs, and others who use ionizing radiation sources, have employees who use or work around such sources, and/or have administrative and/or legal responsibility for such use/work.  Conducts, coordinates, and oversees a comprehensive safety and compliance program for detection, assessment, and minimization/abatement of ionizing radiation source hazards.  Ensures compliance with the agencies having regulatory/equivalent authority over medical center operations involving ionizing radiation sources, e.g., the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, DVA National Health Physics Program, DOT, EPA, FDA, OSHA, Joint Commission, and State of Ohio.  Ensures optimal radiation safety within the Medical Center by performing various audit, inspection, review, and radiological monitoring procedures, documenting and evaluating the results thereto in relation to radiation safety requirements, and ensuring implementation of corrective actions and/or reporting as needed.  Performs and/or directs the performance of calibration and quality control procedures and evaluates the results thereto for acceptability.  Administers and directs a control system for procurement, receipt, security, and inventory control of ionizing radiation sources.  Manages and administers the personnel radiation dosimetry program.  Conducts or otherwise provides for radiation safety orientation and periodic refresher training sessions.  Manages and administers the radioactive waste management and disposal program.  Performs shielding calculations for new or relocated ionizing radiation sources, and/or reviews and approves the results of such calculations when performed by qualified consultants.  Reviews and acts on applications by employees to be authorized to use ionizing radiation sources without direct supervision and/or to change the nature and/or location of the use, storage, and/or disposal of such sources.  Handles or otherwise resolves complex radiation safety, regulatory compliance, and public relations issues, to include dealing as necessary with regulatory officials, members of the media, other visitors, patients, and employees.  Prepares all facility external communications for the Program, to include permit and license applications and regulatory reports.  Develops and revises as necessary Medical Center policies and procedures to support/enhance the Program.   Designs, implements, and evaluates the efficacy of Program changes intended to improve operational radiation safety.  Serves as a voting member on the Radiation Safety Committee, Radioactive Drug Research Committee, Institutional Review Board, Environment of Care Committee, Medical Research Safety Committee, and Laser Safety Committee.  Tour of duty: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm ***Relocation expenses and/or incentives may be authorized***

Job Title: Health Physicist (Radiation Safety Officer) Company: Health & Human Services, Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Location: College Park, MD Description: In this position, you will be responsible for the following: Executing a comprehensive safety and occupational health program, with an emphasis on radiation safety Participating in laboratory programs that deal with research into high risk or potentially high risk compounds or techniques Providing leadership for and performing independently senior technical level duties aimed at enhancing the knowledge and understanding of ionizing radiation and insuring its safe use throughout the Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN) One or more positions may be filled using this vacancy announcement. Commissioned Corps Officers in the Public Health Service and "qualified" commissioned corps candidates may be considered for internal placement provided they submit a cover letter indicating commissioned corps status, a current resume or curriculum vitae, and provide all other required information specified in the vacancy announcement. Become a part of the Department that touches the lives of every American! At the Department of Health and Human Services you can give back to your community, state, and country by making a difference in the lives of Americans everywhere. Join HHS and help to make our world healthier, safer and better for all Americans.KEY REQUIREMENTS: You must be a U.S. Citizen or National. Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply section) Relocation expenses will not be paid Bargaining unit position

Job Title: Medical Physicist-Radiation Oncology Company: Sutter Healthcare Location: Emeryville, CA Description: Under the general direction of the Chief Medical Physicist, the Medical Physicist provides clinical physics services for the safe, accurate, efficient and optimal delivery of radiation therapy treatments in accordance with the radiation oncology department technical policies and procedures.

Job Title: MEDICAL RADIATION PHYSICIST Company: Kaiser Permanente - Southern California Location: Los Angeles, CA Description: MEDICAL RADIATION PHYSICIST Education/Licensure/Certification: - Diagnostic Medical Physicist: Masters Degree or Ph.D. in medical physics or a related field plus 2 years postgraduate degree experience in Diagnostic Medical Physics subspecialty. Degree requirements waived if candidate meets certification requirements. -Radiation Oncology Medical Physicist: Masters Degree in Medical Physics + 5 years post graduate clinical ...

Job Title: RADIATION PHYSICIST LEAD Company: The University of Kansas Hospital Location: Kansas City, KS Description: Work among the best.  Academic medical centers like The University of Kansas Hospital are at medicine's frontier, providing more options and more hope to our patients.  Employees in our administrative positions play a vital role to the success of the organization.  Many times, these are the first people that our customers come in contact with, or are the people that our customers rely on to provide directions, medical or financial assistance or confide in for personal needs.  As such we value your knowledge and interaction with the customer that enhances their overall experience at our hospital, and makes this a great place to work. The hospital offers very competitive wages and an outstanding benefit package.We currently have an opening for a Radiation Physicist Lead.Responsibilities: * Performs dosimetry calculations; checks calculation charges are assessed.* Generates 3D conformal and IMRT external beam treatment plans.* Performs machine calibration and weekly output constancy checks, and monthly and annual calibrations.* Participates in weekly physics chart rounds. * Performs radioactive sources inventory and leak tests, including source acquisition and waste return.* Participates in special physics consults, usually for difficult cases; results in special beam consideration, special treatment, and immobilization devices.* Prepares source according to the plans for GYN and breast implants.* Participates in CT simulation of radiation therapy patients as required.* Participates in prostate volume study and seed implant plans using I-125, Pd-103.* Participates in QA of stereotactic radiosurgery data acquisition and calculation checks.* Works with high dose rate brachytherapy, performs treatment plans, assists in simulation, QA, and treatment delivery.* Participates in special procedures treatment planning, including SRS, SRT and SBRT.* Participates in commissioning and implementation of new radiation therapy equipment* Provides medical physics education to residents, dosimetrists, and other clinical staff as required.* Mentors entry-level physicists and radiation oncology physics residents on on-going basis. Job Requirements: * Master's degree in Medical Physics or Physics is required* Five years’ experience in clinical physics*  Five years’ experience in machine calibration and beam data* Five years’ experience in radiation safety work for source handling* Working knowledge of PCs, dosimeters and data acquisition systems* Special training in SRS, HDR, and seed implants* Board certification by American Board of Radiology in Therapeutic Radiologic Physics

Job Title: Therapeutic Radiation Physicist #1036706 Company: Baylor Health Care System Location: Dallas, TX Description: Turn talent into success with Baylor Health Care System.Over a century of being the best – for patients, families and our community. We´re Baylor Health Care System (BHCS), a multi-hospital, not-for-profit organization that is setting the standard for health care excellence in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. Baylor has achieved a number of honors, including being ranked in U.S. News & World Report´s ´America´s Best Hospitals´; nursing Magnet status for Baylor University Medical Center and Baylor Heart and Vascular Hospital; Consumer Choice Award for Overall Quality and Image; Health Care´s ´Most Wired´ hospitals; and the Dallas Business Journal’s Best Places to Work.Therapeutic Radiation PhysicistAssure the optimum use of radiation to produce a stated diagnostic or therapeutic outcome. The responsibilities may include the following: protection of the patient and others from potentially harmful or excessive radiation, establishment of adequate protocols to ensure accurate patient dosimetry, the measurement and characterization of radiation, the specification of dose delivered, development and direction of quality assurance program and/or assistance to the practitioner in optimizing the balance between the beneficial and deleterious effects of radiation.RequirementsInterested candidates must have a Master’s degree; a minimum of three years of practical experience, including experience in external beam, HDR and IMRT; TDH and ABR certification. Candidates with a PhD are preferred. Baylor BenefitsAt Baylor, you’ll enjoy a competitive benefits package that includes:• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%• Flexible schedules• Employee Assistance ProgramJoin BaylorExplore a system of rewards and unmatched opportunities with health care´s brightest minds.

Job Title: Radiation Physicist Company: Lexington Medical Center Location: West Columbia, SC Description: It has been determined that you are currently running a "Popup Blocker". In order to continue, please allow this site from within your "Popup Blocker" preferences. Radiation Physicist Facility: Lexington Medical Center, West Columbia Department: Radiation Oncology Schedule: Full time Shift: Day Shift Hours: Salary Range: $ Job Details: - Master's Degree - 1-3 years experience - Education and/or experience is required Basic Function: Assists Lead Physicist in performing linear accelerator, simulator and superficial calibrations, as well as mechanical and safety quality assurance. Responsibilities may include verification of data input, review of treatment plans, calculations, and IMRT QA. Provides assistance to the Radiation Oncologists for Radiation Medicine patients as needed. Also performs HDRs (including Mammosite therapies) with Nucletron planning and treatment device and introperative Prostate implants utilizing Varian's Variseed and Core Oncology's Isoloader. Equipment includes: 2 State of the art Varian Linear Accelerators with Respiratory Gating, OBI and CBCT capabilities; Varian's Eclipse treatment planning system using 3D, IMRT, and portal Dosimetry; Varian's EMR (Aria). Qualifications: Master's Degree or higher in Medical Physics or related field. Relevant clinical experience or recent completion of training in Medical Physics. Board certified or eligible in Medical Physics HR Use Only: Monster

Job Title: Diagnostic Radiology Physicist - Irvine HHI Company: Hoag Hospital Location: Irvine, CA Description: Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian is a 511-bed, not-for-profit, acute care hospital located in Newport Beach, Calif. Fully accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) and designated as a Magnet hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), Hoag offers a comprehensive mix of health care services, including Centers of Excellence in cancer, heart and vascular, orthopedics and women's health services. A National Research Corporation Consumer Choice Award endorses Hoag as Orange County's most preferred hospital based on overall quality of health care services and places Hoag in the top five percent of hospitals nationwide. And in a local newspaper survey, Orange County residents have named Hoag the county's top hospital for nine consecutive years. Diagnostic Radiology Physicist - Irvine HHI Qualifications: Possess a Bachelor of Science degree in physics and advanced Masters of Science or higher in medical physics is preferred. Minimum 3 years experience in clinical diagnostic radiology physics. Certified by American Board of Radiology in Diagnostic Radiological Physics. Experience in ACR Accreditation for CT, MRI and PET/Nuclear Medicine. MQSA qualified. Job Description: Under the direction of the Radiology Medical and Administrative Directors, the Diagnostic Radiology Physicist shall be responsible for the coordination of the equipment quality control program. The radiation safety and in-service education of Radiology personnel will be provided on an on-going basis in conjunction with the California Radiation Control Regulations, the California Administrative Code Title 17, and the Code of Federal Regulations Title 21.

Job Title: Health Physicist Radiation Safety Officer Company: Location: College Park, MD Description: In this position your major duties will include, but are not limited to the following: Overseeing the day to day operations of the radiation safety programs for scientist and support personnel (approximately 70 users of radioactive materials in 20 laboratories in Maryland) Maintaining and ensuring compliance with agency, local, state and Federal government radiation safety regulations Organizing and administering the following Radiation Safety Program elements: instrument calibration source and radionuclide inventory area surveys personnel monitoring program radiation training radioactive waste management review and approval of proposed protocols to ensure experimental procedures are radiologically sound, as well as safe