Physicist PhD 1

Loma Linda University Health; Loma Linda (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Loma Linda University Health seeks a Physicist PhD 1 to lead clinical physics activities, including treatment planning, QA, and treatment delivery, ensuring high quality and patient safety in radiation therapy.

The role involves research and development to advance methods, education through formal and informal instruction, and may serve LLUMC and LLUCH hospitals. Board eligibility and ABR certification pathway are required.

Qualifications

• Doctorate degree in Physics or Medical Physics required.
• Completion of a medical physics residency and ABR eligibility required.
• Experience applying physics to radiation therapy delivery and QA is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise clinical physics activities including treatment planning, QA, and treatment delivery.
• Advance safety and quality of radiation treatments through research and development.
• Provide education through formal and informal instruction to staff and learners.
• Collaborate across LLUMC and LLUCH hospitals as needed.

Skills

Physics principles

Quality assurance

Treatment planning

Clinical software development

Leadership and supervision

Education

Doctorate in Physics or Medical Physics

ABR residency completion/eligibility

Job description

Job Summary:

The Physicist PhD 1 provides leadership and supervision of clinical physics activities such as treatment planning, quality assurance, and treatment delivery; and improves the quality and safety of radiation treatments through research and development activities and provides education through formal and informal instruction. These services may be provided at LLUMC and LLUCH hospitals. Performs other duties as needed.

Education and Experience:

Doctorate's Degree in Physics, Medical Physics, or other related Biomedical Science required. Completion of a medical physics residency and eligibility to take the American Board of Radiology (ABR) certification examination required.

Knowledge and Skills:

Knowledgeable in applying physics principles to the delivery of radiation therapy for cancer patients, including charged particle accelerators, x-ray production, and their clinical application; leading technical and clinical projects related to equipment and software implementation and upgrades; developing and maintaining clinical software to improve workflow efficiency, quality assurance, and treatment accuracy; treatment planning systems and site-specific external beam and brachytherapy techniques; radiation interactions with matter, dose deposition, and image formation; radiation dose calculations and measurements; quality management programs for radiation therapy and radiation protection; and oncology principles, patient anatomy, and radiobiology. Able to: read; write legibly; speak in English (and Spanish preferred) with professional quality; use computer and software programs necessary to the position; troubleshoot and calibrate patient care equipment. Relate and communicate positively, effectively, and professionally with others; be assertive and consistent in following and/or enforcing policies; work calmly and respond courteously when under pressure; lead, supervise, teach, and collaborate; accept direction. Think critically; work independently with minimal supervision; perform basic math functions; manage multiple assignments effectively; work well under pressure; problem solve; organize and prioritize workload; recall information with accuracy; pay close attention to detail. Distinguish colors and smells as necessary for patient care; hear sufficiently for general conversation in person and on the telephone; identify and distinguish various sounds associated with the work place/patient care; see adequately to read computer screens, medical records, and written documents necessary to position; discern temperature variances through touch.

Licensures and Certifications:

Board eligible to be certified in therapeutic medical physics by the American Board of Radiology (ABR) or equivalent board. Board Certification by the American Board of Radiology within 7 years of hire date as physicist PhD1 required.