Medical Physicist

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Organization:

PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation PAD

Position Overview:

Provides care to patients; ages adolescent through geriatric receiving radiation therapy treatments. Acts as a member of the radiation therapy planning team. Major responsibility is to provide clinical physics service to the areas of radiation therapy, by determining the physical parameters involved in treatment by electron and photon and High Dose Radiation (HDR) therapy units and brachytherapy sealed sources while maintaining compliance with state regulations. A key responsibility for this position is to assure the integration of the junior physicist and dosimetrist roles and work processes within the Radiation Oncology Department. Participates in the training of all personnel on new equipment and new treatment modalities. The position serves as a clinical consultant to Radiation Oncology physicians, providing guidance and/or direct intervention in resolving challenging situations and high-risk, problem-prone cases. Supports Quality Assurance in the department under the direction of the supervisor.

Job Description:

EDUCATION:

• Master's: Radiological Physics or other physics, chemistry or engineering discipline

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:

• AMBP-American Board of Medical Physicists
• OR ABR-American Board of Radiology
• OR Authorization as a Therapeutic Calibration Physicist - California

TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:

• 2 years of recent relevant experience.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Competency in clinical dosimetry and active involvement in treatment planning.
• Oral and written communication skills to relate important clinically relevant information to other professionals.
• Must be able to apply advanced math and physics principles with critical thinking to solve problems independently.
• Must be able to prioritize tasks, use mechanical tools, and operate independently to ensure Quality Assurance/Quality Control is completed in a timely fashion.
• Active participation in physics and dosimetry professional societies at local and national levels.

Job Shift:

Varied

Schedule:

Per Diem/Casual

Shift Hours:

4

Days of the Week:

Variable

Weekend Requirements:

As Needed

Benefits:

No

Unions:

No

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

0

Employee Status:

Per Diem/Casual

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $108.12 to $172.99 / hour

The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package. ​