Physicist

Urologic-Specialists-1; Schererville (IN); Presencial; USD 110.000 - 165.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Pet Insurance

Health savings account

Paid sick time

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Profit sharing

Retirement plan

Descripción de la vacante

Urologic Specialists of Northwest Indiana invites applications for a Radiation Oncology Physicist at our Schererville center. The role collaborates with the Lead Medical Physicist to deliver radiological services, enforce safety, and support research protocols.

Under supervision, you will calibrate and configure treatment delivery equipment, participate in QA, and ensure regulatory compliance. ABR/ABMP certification and state licensure are required, with 5+ years clinical experience preferred.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in medical physics or biophysics.
• Five years of clinical radiation therapy physics experience preferred.
• ABR or ABMP certification required; state licensure as needed.
• HIPAA compliance applicable to patient data.
• Excellent analytical, documentation, and communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Ensures accurate calibration and configuration of treatment planning and delivery equipment.
• Participates in QA programs per AAPM recommendations.
• Collects treatment planning and dosimetry data.
• Performs and verifies treatment planning calculations and billing.
• Supports research data collection and regulatory credentialing.

Conocimientos

QA program

Treatment planning

Radiation safety

Data collection/management

Regulatory compliance

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

HIPAA compliance

Budgeting

Team collaboration

Educación

Bachelor's Degree in medical physics or biophysics

Master's degree in medical physics/biophysics/physics

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

Description

GENERAL SUMMARY

• Work Location: 410 E US Hwy 30, Schererville, IN 46375
• Urologic Specialists of Northwest Indiana (USNI), a leading urology practice and member of Urology Alliance, is seeking a "Physicist" to collaborate with us! This is an exciting opportunity to join a dedicated group committed to excellence at our newest center. Position anticipated to start Mid December/Early January.
• We offer competitive pay as well as PTO, Holiday pay, and a comprehensive benefits package!

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Profit sharing
• Retirement plan

The Physicist under the direct supervision of the Lead Medical Physicist, the Radiation Oncology Physicist is responsible for providing radiological and health physics services for the organization and its contracts

Requirements

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION/COMPETENCIES

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Ensures accurate calibration and configuration of treatment planning and delivery equipment including: linear accelerators, brachtherapy sealed sources, treatment planning computers, dose verification software and quality assurance and survey equipment.
• Participates in quality assurance program consistent with American Association of Physicists in Medicine recommendations including: monthly and annual quality assurance tests of equipment and weekly checks of patient charts.
• Collects accurate treatment planning and patient dosimetry data.
• Performs and verifies treatment planning calculations and related patient billing.
• Provides for accurate data collection, management, and transmission in support of research protocols selected by department chairman as well as ensures compliance with study credentialing requirements.
• Acts as an expert resource for the Lead Medical Physicist in the areas of: equipment purchase, selection and development of new treatment modalities and regulatory compliance and billing issues.
• Acts as a Certified Radiation Expert, Individual Responsible for Radiation Protection, and/or Radiation Safety Officer as necessary for departments and contracts. Ensures compliance with all state and federal regulations.
• Assists in the development and monitoring of labor, revenue, expense and capital budgets.
• Performs other position related duties as assigned.
• Employees shall adhere to high standards of ethical conduct and will comply with and assist in complying with all applicable laws and regulations. This will include and not be limited to following the Solaris Health Code of Conduct and all Solaris Health and Affiliated Practice policies and procedures; maintaining the confidentiality of patients' protected health information in compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA); immediately reporting any suspected concerns and/or violations to a supervisor and/or the Compliance Department; and the timely completion the Annual Compliance Training.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSURES OR REGISTRY REQUIREMENTS

• American Board of Radiology (ABR) or American Board of Medical Physics (ABMP) certification.
• BLS certification required, ACLS preferred.
• Licensure and certifications as required by State.

KNOWLEDGE | SKILLS | ABILITIES

• Completes mandatory education and training in order to maintain organization and department specific competencies and requirements.
• Maintains competencies specific to patient population served.
• Within scope of job, requires critical thinking and analytical skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge in healthcare systems operations such as EMR.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Customer-oriented with ability to remain calm in difficult situations.
• Delivers exceptional patient service throughout all interactions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Skill in using computer programs and applications including Microsoft Office.
• Ability to build relationships with patients and display empathy and compassion to patients.
• Ability to work independently and manage deadlines.
• Complies with HIPAA regulations for patient confidentiality.
• Complies with all health and safety policies of the organization.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree in medical physics or in a biophysics required.
• Master's degree in medical physics, biophysics, physics or closely related field may be substituted for one year required experience preferred.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum five years experience in clinical radiation therapy physics.
• Minimum three years experience in applied medical physics, preferably at a medical broad scope licensee, requiring professional level judgment and involving radiation safety.

REQUIRED TRAVEL

• N/A

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Carrying Weight Frequency

1-25 lbs. Frequent from 34% to 66%

26-50 lbs. Occasionally from 2% to 33%

Pushing/Pulling Frequency

1-25 lbs. Seldom, up to 2%

100 + lbs. Seldom, up to 2%

Lifting - Height, Weight Frequency

Floor to Chest, 1 -25 lbs. Occasional: from 2% to 33%

Floor to Chest, 26-50 lbs. Seldom: up to 2%

Floor to Waist, 1-25 lbs. Occasional: from 2% to 33%

Floor to Waist, 26-50 lbs. Seldom: up to 2%