Physicist-Radiation

20 Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Inc.; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) seeks a Medical Physicist to provide clinical medical physics support to the radiation oncology program in Gainesville. The role covers adolescent to geriatric patients, with responsibilities spanning QA, treatment planning support, and adherence to safety standards.

The position requires a Master's degree in Medical Physics or related field, a residency, and board eligibility, with on-site work in Gainesville, GA.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in medical physics or equivalent; residency completed

Responsibilities

• Establishes and measures department goals and objectives annually.
• Ensures quality assurance testing for new equipment and clinical procedures.
• Provides data for treatment planning and patient safety controls.
• Assists in external beam applications and chart checks for accuracy.

Skills

Math skills

Computer programming

Education

Master's in Medical Physics

Bachelor's + MS in Medical Physics

Residency completed

Job description

Job Category: Allied Health Work

Shift/Schedule: 10 Hr Morning - Afternoon

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.

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.

NGHS: Opportunities start here.

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.

Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) is a non-profit on a mission of improving the health of our community in all we do. Our team cares for more than 1 million people across the region through five hospitals and a variety of outpatient locations.

Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) has campuses in Gainesville, Braselton, Winder, Dahlonega and Demorest - with a total of more than 850 beds and more than 1,200 medical staff members representing more than 60 specialties.

Learn more at www.nghs.com.