Medical Physicist / Gamma Knife

Lovelace Health System; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 89,544 - 123,984; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

Tuition assistance

Comprehensive health benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Lovelace Health System seeks a part-time Gammaknife Medical Physicist in Albuquerque, NM. This role involves patient imaging, planning, and quality assurance for Gammaknife treatments under the supervision of the Chief Medical Physicist.

The ideal candidate will have an MS/PhD degree, current Therapeutic Medical Physics certification, and over three years of experience. This is a unique opportunity to work in a supportive environment that prioritizes team well-being.

Qualifications

• MS/PhD degree and current certification in Therapeutic Medical Physics.
• 3+ years of experience in the field.
• Prior experience with Gammaknife Icon.

Responsibilities

• Provide coverage for Gammaknife treatments.
• Manage patient imaging and patient treatment plans.
• Ensure quality assurance of treatment machines.

Skills

Therapeutic Medical Physics certification

Patient imaging and planning

Quality assurance

Gammaknife knowledge

Radiation safety compliance

Education

MS/PhD in Medical Physics

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a day shift, part‑time (as needed), Gammaknife, Medical Physicist in Albuquerque, NM.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People‑First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well‑being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well‑being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

Get to Know Your Team

• Lovelace Medical Center is an acute care hospital, with 263 licensed beds, providing comprehensive care, including around‑the‑clock emergency care, surgical services, non‑invasive robotic spine surgery, stroke care, radiology and oncology services.

Responsibilities

As needed coverage for Gammaknife treatments with radiation oncologists. Will manage patient imaging, planning, patient treatment and quality assurance, and machine quality assurance (QA) under the supervision of Chief Medical Physicist. Note the coverage will be in a solo setting while Chief is at offsite external beam location. Will also conform to radiation safety guidelines set by hospital radiation safety officer (RSO).

Qualifications

• MS/PhD degree and current American Board of Radiology certification in Therapeutic Medical Physics.
• 3+ years of experience.
• Prior experience with Gammaknife Icon including prior and/or current Authorized Medical Physicist (AMP) status on RAM license in or out of state of NM.