Physicist-Radiation

Northeast Georgia Health System; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Georgia Health System is seeking a Medical Physicist to provide clinical support to radiation oncology, including treatment planning data, QA, and equipment calibration. The role covers adolescent to geriatric patient populations and requires adherence to patient safety goals and national physics protocols.

Responsibilities include assisting with treatment planning support, QA testing, chart checks, and ensuring timely equipment performance.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in medical physics or equivalent with residency completed.
• Bachelor's degree plus Master's of Science in Medical Physics or similar degree.
• Board eligible; Level I Physicist entry level.

Responsibilities

• Establishes and meets department goals and objectives for the year.
• Implements plans to accomplish goals within the specified time frame.
• Performs quality assurance testing and equipment calibrations as required.
• Provides data for treatment planning and chart checks for all patients.
• Supports in clinical duties aligned with population guidelines and safety goals.
• Ensures compliance with state and national physics protocols and safety standards.

Skills

Computer programming

Strong mathematical and analytical

Education

Masters Degree in Medical Physics

Residency in Medical Physics

Board eligible

Job description

Job Category:

Allied Health

Work Shift/Schedule:

10 Sr Morning - Afternoon

Northeast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities.

About the Role:

Job Summary

To provide medical physics support to radiation oncology. This position will care for patients in the adolescent, adult, and geriatric age groups. Employee performs clinical duties in accordance with population specific guidelines and adheres to National Patient Safety Goals as outlined in policy and procedures.

Minimum Job Qualifications

• Licensure or other certifications: Board eligible.
• Educational Requirements: Masters Degree. Bachelors Degree plus Masters of Science in Medical Physics or similar degree. Completion of physics residency program. Board eligible. Level I Physicist entry level, masters degree and completion of physics residency program and board eligible.
• Minimum Experience: Completion of residency program and board eligible.
• Other:

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Preferred Licensure or other certifications:
• Preferred Educational Requirements:
• Preferred Experience:
• Other:

Job Specific And Unique Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Computer programming
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills required

Essential Tasks And Responsibilities

• Establishes and meets individual and departmental goals and objectives for the year.
• Assists in establishing measurable goals and objective in accordance with specified system-wide and divisional goals and objectives.
• Implements a plan to accomplish goals and objectives within the specified time frame.
• Measures accomplishments and revises plans to reach goals.
• Reports achievement measurements at least quarterly.
• Establishes and coordinates policies and systems affecting the department.
• Assists in maintaining policies and systems in compliance with DNV standards.
• Assists in maintaining policies and procedures in compliance with State and Federal regulations and recommended national physics protocols.
• Assists in quality assurance testing in department to ensure a high quality of reliability and safety.
• Assists in completing yearly equipment calibrations according to department procedures.
• Assists in completing acceptance testing of equipment before clinical use.
• Assists in performing weekly/monthly quality assurance testing of new equipment as required by department procedures.
• Assists in implementing quality assurance testing to assure efficient machine integrity and assists in maintaining patient safety control measures as required by Georgia Dept. of Resources, Federal and JCAHO requirements.
• Uses proper techniques accurately and on a timely basis for external beam applications.
• Assists in providing data for initial record and verify chart checks on all patients undergoing team treatment.
• Assists in clinical support for treatment planning required for quality patient care.
• Assists in providing treatment aids accurately and on time.
• Assists in providing patient dissymmetric data to be used in treatment planning.
• Assists in providing accurate computer/manual calculations.

Physical Demands

• Weight Lifted: Up to 50 lbs, Frequently 31-65% of time
• Weight Carried: Up to 20 lbs, Frequently 31-65% of time
• Vision: Moderate, Frequently 31-65% of time
• Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Frequently 31-65%
• Standing/Walking: Constantly 66-100%
• Pushing/Pulling: Frequently 31-65%
• Intensity of Work: Frequently 31-65%
• Job Requires: Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding
• Exposure to radiation, lead alloys, high voltage, toxic gases, fluoride, explosives, hot water, mechanics and radio frequency. Hours may be extended to meet the needs of the department.

Working at NGHS means being part of something special: a team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you reach your goals.

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Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.