Asante: Radiation Physicist Arrmc

Company: Asante
Location: Medford
Posted on: September 4, 2020

Job Description:

The Physicist works under the direction of the Radiation Physics Supervisor, and will perform Medical Physics quality assurance, calibration, and consultation tasks. The Radiation Physicist will contribute to the production of dosimetric treatment plans as prescribed and supervised by the Radiation Oncologist. The Radiation Physicist will contribute to Radiation Oncology program development and implementation, as needed, in order to bring new Radiation Oncology treatment techniques and modalities into our clinical practice. QUALIFICATIONSEducationMaster's or Doctoral degree in physics, medical physics, biophysics, radiological physics, medical health physics, or an equivalent discipline from an accredited college or university requiredExperienceTwo years professional experience performing Radiation Oncology treatment planning. Experience planning SBRT, VMAT and TomoTherapy treatment planning & administration. Specialized training in dosimetric techniques and physics oftreatment planning and calibration of Linacs, including TomoTherapy preferred. Required Skills:Strong computer skills at a user level as well as an aptitude for learning new computer software and systems including treatment planning, secondary dose calculation, image fusion/contouring, quality assurance packages and record and verify systems, as commonly encountered in Radiation Oncology practice.Must be able to collaborate and work well in a team work environment.Must demonstrate high organization ability and skill.Must have the ability to work with terminally ill patients and their families.Ability to creatively problem solve in order to be effective in handling unusual technical problems related to patient set-up and treatments.License/Certification Qualified Medical Physicist (QMP) by the American Association of Physics in Medicine (AAPM) required One of the following is also required: The American Board of Radiology (ABR) or The American Board of Medical Physicists (ABMP) or The Canadian College of Physicists in Medicine (CCPM) Compensation & BenefitsCompetitive starting salaryComprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and wellnessExcellent retirement package with up to 6% employer contributionGenerous Earned Time OffTuition reimbursement after one year of serviceAbout Asante and Southern Oregon Asante is a locally-managed, nationally recognized top 15 health system. We are located in beautiful Southern Oregon and are the largest healthcare provider in nine counties. We provide comprehensive medical care to more than 580,000 people throughout southern Oregon and northern California. Our facilities employ over 5000 people and include Asante Ashland Community Hospital in Ashland, Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center in Medford, Asante Three Rivers Medical Center in Grants Pass, Asante Physician Partners, and additional healthcare partnerships throughout the region. Our mission is simple: Asante exists to provide quality health care services in a compassionate manner valued by the communities we serve.At Asante we believe that we are defined by our values the traits that guide us as we serve patients and the community:Excellence Respect Honesty Service TeamworkAsante is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to employ and advance in employment women, minorities, qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

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