Physicist

Baylor Scott & White Health is seeking a Physicist for a job in Temple, Texas.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty : Physicist
• Discipline : Allied Health Professional
• Duration : Ongoing
• 40 hours per week
• Shift : 8 hours, days
• Employment Type : Staff

JOB SUMMARY

The Therapeutic Med Physicist 1, under the direction of the Director of Medical Physics from the Department of Radiation Oncology, performs the technical aspect of safe and effective delivery of radiation therapy to achieve the therapeutic treatment outcome of a patient.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE

Performs, evaluates and manages regularly scheduled quality assurance testing of treatment related machines and / or systems (linear accelerator, brachytherapy, computed tomography, and radiation treatment planning system).

Performs and supervises any radiation treatment that requires a therapeutic medical physicist to be present.

Performs, supervises and evaluates any computer aided planning and / or calculation for radiation treatment (external beam and brachytherapy).

Performs and evaluates patient related dosimetric measurements to evaluate treatment quality.

Provides consultation to radiation oncologists, clinical staff and patients if requested.

Participates in acceptance and commissioning of new treatment modality.

Participates in state and federal compliance of the department.

Fulfills, and provides proof of, continuing education, licensure, and / or certifications required to remain qualified for this role.

KEY SUCCESS FACTORS

Good communication skills (written and oral).

Able to behave and perform in a professional manner with staff and patients.

Able to work on weekends if required to maintain operation of the clinic.

Good understanding and clinical judgement of radiation oncology clinical workflow. Able to perform tasks independently without routine supervision.

Able to perform tasks independently without routine supervision.

Knowledge of and ability to operate and maintain radiation treatment machines / equipment / detectors / software.

Knowledge of and ability to perform and manage regularly scheduled quality assurance testing of treatment related machines and / or systems including patient related dosimetric measurements.

BENEFITS

Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include :

Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits

401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%

Tuition Reimbursement

PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Note : Benefits may vary based upon position type and / or level

Belonging Statement

We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued, and supported.

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QUALIFICATIONS

Medical Physicist (LMP) : Licensed or temporarily licensed by the State of Texas as a Medical Physicist.

Baylor Scott & White Health Job ID #25002119.

About Baylor Scott & White Health

As the largest not-for-profit health system in the state of Texas, Baylor Scott & White promotes the health and well-being of every individual, family and community it serves. It is committed to making quality care more accessible, convenient and affordable through its integrated delivery network, which includes the Baylor Scott & White Health Plan, Baylor Scott & White Research Institute, the Baylor Scott & White Quality Alliance and its leading digital health platform – MyBSWHealth. Through 51 hospitals and more than 1,100 access points, including flagship academic medical centers in Dallas, Fort Worth and Temple, the system offers the full continuum of care, from primary to award-winning specialty care. Founded as a Christian ministry of healing more than a century ago, Baylor Scott & White today serves more than three million Texans.

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