Medical Physicist II

Sutter Health; Palo Alto (CA); Hybrid; USD 190,000 - 304,000; Full time

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Benefits

Job summary

Sutter Health's PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation is seeking a qualified Radiation Physics QA Specialist. The role focuses on calibration, QA, and repair of radiation therapy equipment, with collaboration with the oncology team to plan actions during downtime.

The position is primarily on-site with an approximate four days per week on site and one remote day possible, requiring after-hours work for daily treatments and shift coverage. Competitive benefits included.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Radiological Physics or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of a degree.
• Experience with data analysis equipment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform QA, calibration, repair, and vendor communications for radiation therapy equipment.
• Collaborate with the radiation oncology team on equipment status and action plans during downtime.
• Perform duties after normal hours to support daily radiation therapy treatments.
• Other duties as needed for department performance and safety compliance.

Skills

Computer-based analysis

Radiation equipment troubleshooting

English communication

Radiation math literacy

Education

Bachelor's in Radiological Physics or related field

Equivalent experience accepted

Job description

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

Organization:

PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation PAD

Position Overview:

Hybrid Work Environment: This is a primarily onsite position, with an expectation of approximately four days onsite each week. One remote workday may be available based on clinical responsibilities, departmental needs, and operational requirements.

Performs the duties of quality assurance, calibration, repair, and if necessary, communication with outside vendors in relation to repairs of radiation therapy equipment. Communicates and collaborates with the appropriate radiation oncology team about equipment status and develops a mutual plan of action when equipment downtime is known and/or anticipated. Performs any other duties that may be deemed necessary for the optimal performance of the Department of Physics. Radiation therapy treatments are performed on a daily basis, as such principal functions including, but not limited to, calibration, quality assurance, etc. are to be done after normal business hours.

Job Description :

EDUCATION:

Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.

Bachelor's: Radiological Physics or other physics, chemistry or engineering discipline or equivalent education/experience

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:

BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider Upon Hire

TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:

2 years of recent relevant experience.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

Ability to work with sophisticated computer based analysis equipment.

Troubleshooting abilities with radiation oncology equipment.

Ability to read, write, hear and verbally communicate in English to the degree required to perform the job.

Sufficient knowledge of math concepts as related to Radiation to support team.

Hybrid Work Environment:

This is a primarily onsite position, with an expectation of approximately four days onsite each week. One remote workday may be available based on clinical responsibilities, departmental needs, and operational requirements.

Job Shift:

Day/Evening

Schedule:

Full Time

Days of the Week:

Monday - Friday

Weekend Requirements:

As Needed

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

No

Position Status:

Exempt

Weekly Hours:

40

Employee Status:

Regular

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $190,153.60 to $304,241.60 / annual salary

The posted pay range is based on the position's primary work location. Candidates who reside and work outside of that location may be subject to a different pay range based on their work location. Candidate starting salaries consider multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.