Medical Physicist

Cedarparktexasedc; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement and professional

Employee Assistance Program

Family benefits

Job summary

Ascension in Austin, TX is seeking a Medical Physicist to ensure the precision and safety of imaging and radiation therapy equipment within Imaging Support Services. This full-time, dayshift role collaborates with radiation oncologists to design, calculate, and verify clinical treatment documentation.

Texas licensure and board credentials are required, with nuclear medicine/PET/CT physics experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires Texas licensure and board-certified credentials.
• Experience in Nuclear Medicine, PET, or CT physics preferred.
• Strong focus on safety, quality, and compliance in radiology workflows.

Responsibilities

• Ensure precision and safety of imaging and therapy equipment.
• Perform calibrations and quality improvement reviews.
• Coordinate with oncology team to verify treatment documentation.
• Lead radiation safety training and compliance procedures.

Skills

Clinical imaging safety

Radiation safety

Team collaboration

Documentation management

Education

Texas licensure/board credentials process

Nuclear medicine / PET / CT physics experience

Job description

Your future role at a glance

Location: Austin, TX

Facility: Seton Administrative Offices

Department: Imaging Support Services

Schedule: Days | Full-time | Monday - Friday, 8am - 4:30pm

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Deliver high-quality patient care by ensuring the absolute precision and safety of all medical imaging and radiation therapy equipment.
• Perform rigorous equipment calibrations and quality improvement reviews to optimize clinical performance and safeguard both patients and staff.
• Coordinate with the interdisciplinary team and radiation oncologists to design, calculate, and verify precise clinical documentation for patient treatments.
• Lead comprehensive radiation safety training and implement strict compliance procedures as a dedicated Medical Physicist across the departments.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Medical Physicist credentialed from the Texas Board of Licensure for Professional Medical Physicists obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• One or more of the following required:
  • Medical Physicist credentialed from the American Board of Medical Physics obtained within 36 Months (3 years) of hire date or job transfer date.
  • Medical Physicist credentialed from the American Board of Radiology obtained within 36 Months (3 years) of hire date or job transfer date.
  • Canadian College of Physicists in Medicine (CCPM) in Diagnostic Radiology Physics, American Board of Science in Nuclear Medicine (ABSNM) as a Medical Physicist (DABSNM), American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM) as a Qualified Medical Physicist (QMP), American Board of Health Physics (ABHP) as a Certified Health Physicist (CHP) or a Diplomate (DABHP) also accepted in lieu of ABR or ABMPEX.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's
  degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

• Previous Nuclear Medicine / PET / CT physicist experience

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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