Medical Physicist

Ascension; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

HSA/FSA options

403(b) employer-matched plan

Paid time off & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Ascension Sacred Heart Cancer Center in Pensacola, FL, seeks a Medical Physicist specializing in Therapeutic Radiology to join the Radiation Oncology team. The role focuses on maintaining radiation sources and imaging devices, performing calibrations, and ensuring patient safety through rigorous quality control.

Coordination with radiation oncologists for dose calculations, treatment planning support, and education of staff on safety practices are key aspects of the position.

Qualifications

• Must maintain radiation-producing sources and imaging equipment with safety focus.
• Experience with equipment calibrations and QC procedures.
• Ability to develop radiation safety procedures and staff training.

Responsibilities

• Maintain imaging equipment and radiation sources with safety emphasis.
• Perform calibrations and quality control to meet performance standards.
• Develop radiation safety procedures and educate staff on safety practices.
• Evaluate procurement of new medical equipment to support department needs.
• Provide physics support for patient treatment and dose calculations.

Skills

Radiation physics knowledge

Dose calculations

Quality control procedures

Education

High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience

Associate's degree/Technical degree

4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience

Job description

Your future role at a glance

• Facility: Ascension Sacred Heart Cancer Center
• Department: Radiation Oncology
• Schedule: Day shift | Full-time

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Ensure high-quality patient care by maintaining radiation-producing sources and imaging equipment while rigorously protecting staff and patients.
• Conduct necessary equipment calibrations and implement quality control procedures to maintain imaging device performance standards.
• Develop and recommend radiation safety procedures for relevant clinical areas, including ongoing education for staff on safety practices.
• Evaluate and justify the procurement of new medical equipment and products to support departmental needs.
• Provide comprehensive physics support for patient treatment, including dose calculations, radiation oncologist consultations, and the design of treatment aids.

What Minimum Requirements You’ll Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• Medical Physicist specializing in Therapeutic Radiology credentialed from the Florida Council of Medical Physicists obtained within 24 Months (2 years) of hire date or job transfer date required. Must be board eligible upon hire or job transfer date.
• Medical Physicist specializing in Therapeutic Radiology credentialed from the American Board of Radiology obtained within 24 Months (2 years) of hire date or job transfer date required. Must be board eligible upon hire or job transfer date. Certification must be in Therapeutic Medical Physics.

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.

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.

Equal employment opportunity employer

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.

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