Medical Physicist

Zunch Staffing; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 172,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Competitive compensation package

Job summary

A medical staffing agency seeks a skilled Medical Physicist for a Cancer Center in Reno, NV. The role involves ensuring quality assurance and safety compliance for therapy machines and treatment planning systems. Requirements include a Master’s degree in Medical Physics and three years of relevant experience. The agency offers a supportive environment and a competitive salary range from $172,000 to $240,000. Join a dedicated team focused on high-quality patient care in a dynamic healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Three years’ experience as a Medical Physicist in a Radiation Therapy department.
• Authorized Medical Physicist as defined by the NRC or State agency within one year of hire.
• Passed part 2 of the American Board of Radiology (ABR) exam upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality assurance and calibration of therapy machines.
• Collaborate with medical staff and hospital managers.
• Ensure compliance with radiation safety regulations.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Quality control programming

Knowledge of laws and regulations

Education

Master’s or Doctorate degree in Medical Physics

Graduate of CAMPEP accredited Medical Physics program

Tools

Eclipse Treatment Planning

Truebeam unit

Varisource iX HDR system

Philips Big Bore 16 Slice CT simulator

Job description

Job Description: Medical Physicist in Reno, NV

Position Summary:

Our client is seeking a skilled and experienced Medical Physicist to join their Cancer Center in Reno. The Medical Physicist will be responsible for comprehensive quality assurance, calibration, acceptance testing, and commissioning of therapy machines and treatment planning systems. The role involves working closely with medical staff, nursing staff, and other managers to ensure that radiation safety matters and Cancer Center functions align with established goals and objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform comprehensive quality assurance, calibration, acceptance testing, and commissioning of therapy machines and treatment planning systems.
• Utilize knowledge and familiarity with Eclipse Treatment Planning, VariSeed, Brachyvision treatment planning systems, and various procedures such as 3D-Conformal therapy, IMRT, IGRT, RapidArc, SRS, SBRT, HDR Brachytherapy, patient dose verification, and radiation safety.
• Work with Truebeam unit, Varisource iX HDR system, Philips Big Bore 16 Slice CT simulator, and Eclipse treatment planning system.
• Collaborate with medical staff, nursing staff, and hospital managers to ensure alignment with established goals and objectives.

Qualifications:

• Master’s or Doctorate degree in Medical Physics or related field required.
• Preferred graduate of CAMPEP accredited Medical Physics program.
• Three years’ experience as a Medical Physicist in a Radiation Therapy department.
• Authorized Medical Physicist as defined by the NRC and/or State agency required within one year of hire.
• Must have passed part 2 of the American Board of Radiology (ABR) exam upon hire.
• Within 2 years of hire, must have passed part 3 of the ABR exam and be fully certified in Therapeutic Medical Physics.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• In-depth knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations related to physics and therapeutic services.
• Skills to ensure the quality of radiation delivery in Radiation Therapy through planning and implementing a quality control program.
• Effective communication skills at all levels and organizational abilities.
• Ability to work effectively with a broad range of personnel, including physicians, employees, clinical directors, administrative personnel, and community officials.

Salary and Benefits:

• Salary based on experience range: $172,000 - $240,000.

Our client offers a supportive work environment, opportunities for professional development, and a competitive compensation package. Join a dedicated team committed to providing high-quality patient care in a dynamic healthcare setting.

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.