Medical Physicist - PRN

UCHealth; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

UCHealth is seeking a Medical Physicist - PRN to implement and monitor radiation safety programs, ensuring the safety of patients and staff. The role involves collaboration with healthcare professionals to develop treatment plans and manage radiation exposure. The ideal candidate will hold a Master's degree and complete a residency in Medical Physics, with critical thinking skills and the ability to work independently.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision coverage

403(b) with employer matching

Paid time off (PTO)

Employer-paid life insurance

Education benefits for employees

Loan repayment assistance for federal PSLF

Qualifications

• Master's in Medical Physics, Physics, or related field required.
• Experience in a medical physics role preferred.
• Board eligible and completion of certification within 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Implements and monitors a radiation safety program.
• Develops and collaborates on radiation therapy treatment plans.
• Conducts imaging equipment tests and calibrations.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Judgement

Education

Master's degree in Medical Physics

Completed residency

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Base pay range

$87.00/hr - $130.00/hr

Description

• Location: UCHealth UCHlth Harmony Campus 2121, US:CO:Fort Collins
• Department: PVH Radiation Oncol
• FTE: Per Request Needed.
• Shift: Days
• Pay: $87.21 - $130.82 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience
  
  

Summary

Implements and monitors a radiation safety program to protect patients, personnel, and the public from unsafe radiation exposure.

Responsibilities

• Provides radiation safety education by presenting lectures, staff training, and consultation to ensure the safe use of medical radiation. Collaborates with dosimetrist and radiation oncologist to develop radiation therapy treatment plans.
• Develops and monitors protocols and policies to ensure accurate patient dosimetry. Performs and monitors imaging equipment testing and calibration.
• Develops and implements appropriate shielding designs, frequent surveys, and routine exposure monitoring.
• Develops, implements, and monitors the organization's radiation safety program and ensures the program's compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
  
  

Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.

Requirements

• Master's degree in in Medical Physics, Physics, Radiation Biology or related field.
• Completed residency.
• ADDITIONAL POSITION LEVEL CREDENTIAL INFORMATION: Board eligible with completion of board certification within 3 years or QMP
  
  

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UCHealth invests in its Workforce.

UCHealth offers a Three Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee's contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals, and tenure with UCHealth. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October following completion of three years' employment.

UCHealth offers their employees a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package (benefit eligibility is based off of FTE status):

• Medical, dental and vision coverage including coverage for eligible dependents
• 403(b) with employer matching contributions
• Time away from work: paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence; start your employment at UCHealth with PTO in your bank
• Employer-paid basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options
• Employer paid short term disability and long-term disability with buy-up coverage options
• Wellness benefits
• Full suite of voluntary benefits such as flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care, health savings accounts (available with HD/HSA medical plan only), identity theft protection, pet insurance, and employee discount programs
• Education benefits for employees, including the opportunity to be eligible for 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees. Other programs may qualify for up to $5,250 pre-paid by UCHealth or in the form of tuition reimbursement each calendar year
  
  

Loan Repayment

• UCHealth is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program! UCHealth provides employees with free assistance navigating the PSLF program to submit their federal student loans for forgiveness through Savi.
  
  

UCHealth always welcomes talent. This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.

UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual's race, color, national origin, language, culture, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state, or local law. UCHealth does not discriminate against any qualified applicant with a disability as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when they do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.

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• Seniority level

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Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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