Radiation Physicist

Overview

***$25000 SIGN ON BONUS***

***Eligible for Relocation Assistance***

***Eligible for Stipend Payments up to $20000 while in residency***

We are seeking a dedicatedRadiationPhysicist to ensure the safe precise and effective delivery of therapeutic ionizing radiation within our Radiation Oncology department. This role works closely with radiation oncologists and clinical staff to uphold the highest standards of treatment accuracy regulatory compliance and patient safety.

Why UnityPoint Health

At UnityPoint Health you matter. Were proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Beckers Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities no matter what life stage youre in. Here are just a few:

• Expect paid time off parental leave 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
• Dental and health insurance paid holidays short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

And we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

• Ensure full compliance with local state and federal regulations governing the acquisition storage and use of therapeutic radioactivity including adherence to IEMA DNV ACR and NRC standards.
• Develop implement and review policies and procedures for safe effective operation of all therapeutic equipment including linear accelerators and brachytherapy systems.
• Perform annualbeamoutputchecks dailyqualityassessmenttests and routine equipment performance evaluations tomaintainalignment with national standards.
• Conduct clinical QA acceptance testing commissioning calibration and shielding evaluations for new or repairedradiationtherapyequipment.
• Supportradiationsafetyandregulatorycomplianceactivities oversee technical aspects of dosimetry and therapy workflows and provide technicalinservicesas needed.
• Participate inIOeRTtreatments ensuring machine readiness through QA procedures andassistdosimetry with treatment planning for external beam SRS and brachytherapy.
• Collaborate with radiation oncologists and technical staff to developoptimaltreatment plans perform HDR planningmonitorpatients during treatment and implement updates to planning and verification software.
• Attend departmental andradiationsafetymeetingsidentifyoperational issues and contribute to continuous improvement in clinical quality and patient safety.

Qualifications

Education:

• Master ofScience in Medical Physics Physics or a related field is
• Doctors degree in Medical Physics Physics or a related field is preferred

Experience:

• At least three (3) years of experience in a clinical setting is preferred

License(s)/Certification(s):

• Required Upon Hire:
  • Board Certified Radiation Therapy Physicist by the American Board of Medical Physicists
  • BoardCertified Radiation Therapy Physicist by the American Board of Radiology
  • Eligible to be an Authorized Medical Physicist by the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services
• Required within 3 years of Hire:
  • Certificationby the American board of Radiology orequivalentin therapeutic Medic Physics

Required Experience:

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Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1