Medical Physicist - Radiation Oncology, Full Time, Days

Healthcare Ascension; Newburgh (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare organization as a Medical Physicist in Radiation Oncology. This full-time role involves ensuring the quality of care in radiation treatment, educating staff on safety practices, and supporting patient treatment through precise calculations and equipment calibration. With a commitment to community well-being and military-friendly policies, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a difference in patients' lives while working in a supportive and innovative environment. Elevate your career in a dynamic team dedicated to excellence in healthcare.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Health Insurance Options

Retirement Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Programs

Parental Leave

Adoption Assistance

Qualifications

• Medical Physicist certification required prior to hire.
• Education can include high school diploma or higher with experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality care using radiation equipment while protecting patients.
• Educate staff on radiation safety practices and procedures.

Skills

Radiation Safety

Calibration of Equipment

Quality Control Procedures

Patient Consultation

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate's Degree

Master's or PhD in Medical Physics

Job description

Medical Physicist - Radiation Oncology, Full Time, Days

Pay Competitive

Location Newburgh/Indiana

Employment type Full-Time

Job Description

Req#: 268773 Details Department: Radiation Oncology Schedule: Full Time, Days, Monday-Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm Facility: Ascension St. Vincent Cancer Center Location: Newburgh, IN Benefits Paid time off (PTO) Various health insurance options & wellness plans Retirement benefits including employer match plans Long-term & short-term disability Employee assistance programs (EAP) Parental leave & adoption assistance Tuition reimbursement Ways to give back to your community As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension. *Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply for some roles (for example: PRN, Short-Term Option, etc.). Connect with your Talent Advisor today for additional specifics. Responsibilities Ensure the quality of care in the use of radiation-producing sources and imaging equipment, while protecting patients and staff from radiation. Perform required calibrations on equipment. Recommend and justify new equipment and products for the department. Conduct equipment performance reviews as needed and implement quality control procedures for imaging devices. Recommend radiation safety procedures to areas using radiation. Educate staff in radiation safety practices. Support all physics aspects of patient treatment including consultation with radiation oncologists, calculation of radiation doses, design and fabrication of treatment aids and assurance of the accuracy of all treatment parameters. Requirements Licensure / Certification / Registration: Medical Physicist obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. 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. Additional Preferences Master's or PhD in medical physics with board certification in therapeutic radiological physics. We will also consider Board Eligible candidates. Why Join Our Team Ascension St. Vincent in Indiana has been providing rewarding careers in healthcare for over 148 years. With 24 hospitals throughout the greater Indianapolis and Evansville areas, Ascension St. Vincent offers careers in a wide range of services including acute and long-term care, bariatrics, cancer care, cardiovascular services, emergency services, neuroscience, orthopedics, pediatric services, primary and urgent care, women's health services and more. Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 150,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states. Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster. Pay Non-Discrimination Notice Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants. This employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click the E-Verify link below for more information. E-Verify
Licensure / Certification / Registration: Medical Physicist obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. 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.
Ensure the quality of care in the use of radiation-producing sources and imaging equipment, while protecting patients and staff from radiation. Perform required calibrations on equipment. Recommend and justify new equipment and products for the department. Conduct equipment performance reviews as needed and implement quality control procedures for imaging devices. Recommend radiation safety procedures to areas using radiation. Educate staff in radiation safety practices. Support all physics aspects of patient treatment including consultation with radiation oncologists, calculation of radiation doses, design and fabrication of treatment aids and assurance of the accuracy of all treatment parameters.