Radiation Oncology Physicist

Valley View; Glenwood Springs (CO); On-site; USD 213,054 - 319,592; Full time

Job summary

Valley View Medical Center in Colorado seeks a Radiation Oncology Physics leader to direct the medical dosimetry program and ensure accurate delivery of treatment plans.

You will calibrate therapy equipment, oversee QA programs, and collaborate with physicians, radiation therapists, and engineers to optimize patient care.

Qualifications

• Degree in medical physics with ABR certification or eligibility.
• Colorado Medical Physicist qualifications expected.
• Preference for ABR Board Certified and HDR experience.

Responsibilities

• Directs radiation oncology physics program and staff.
• Calibrates therapy equipment to ensure accurate dose delivery.
• Determines radiation dose distribution in patients undergoing treatment.
• Directs acceptance testing of new equipment and devices.

Skills

Radiation physics

Medical dosimetry

Quality management

Education

Master of Science or Doctoral Degree in medical physics

ABR board certification/eligibility

Colorado Registered Medical Physicist qualifications

Tools

Varian True Beam

Elekta HDR after loader

CT simulation

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $213,054 USD to $319,592 USD
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

As the leading cancer treatment facility in the Rockies, the Calaway•Young Cancer Center is home to a nationally‑renowned, highly‑skilled, innovative and respected team of providers with accreditations for the most advanced technologies and cancer treatment options in the country. At this unique treatment center, our providers understand that there is no “one type” of cancer. Using advanced technologies like tumor‑genetic profiling and achieving unique accreditations for several radiation treatments and more than 120 therapeutic agents, we believe that your treatment plan should be as unique as you are.

Through a collaborative and communicative approach, we work closely with other caregivers at Valley View, including primary care physicians, surgeons and other medical specialists, to support high-quality, compassionate care for each patient. It is this rare combination of world‑class medicine in a small‑town setting that makes Calaway•Young Cancer Center a truly special place, giving our patients the added benefits of comfort, convenience and compassion during one of the most challenging moments of their lives.

We are equipped with one Varian True Beam linear accelerator, an Elekta Flexitron HDR after loader, superficial x‑ray unit, and a departmental CT simulation with 4D capabilities. The clinical scope of our practice is wide with treatments and techniques including VMAT, SRS, SBRT, DIBH, HDR brachytherapy, LDR brachytherapy, and radiopharmaceuticals.

GENERAL OBJECTIVES

• Engages in the design optimization, technical evaluation, and precise and accurate delivery of treatment plans.
• Responsible for the radiation protection of patients and staff.
• Designs and implements all aspects of the quality management program that involve the use of external beam radiotherapy equipment and therapeutic radioisotopes.
• Reviews and approves the procedures followed by the radiation staff in the delivery of the prescribed dose.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Directs the radiation oncology physics program, which includes the technical direction of medical dosimetrists, therapy equipment service engineers and other physics support staff.
• Calibrates therapy equipment in a manner that ensures accurate radiation dose delivery.
• Directs the determination of radiation dose distribution in patients undergoing treatment (i.e. computerized dosimetry planning or direct radiation measurement).
• Directs and/or performs the acceptance testing of new equipment and treatment devices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• Master of Science or Doctoral Degree and ABR board certified or eligible in therapy physics
• Will be expected to obtain Colorado Registered Medical Physicist qualifications
• All experience levels considered; preference ABR Board Certified and/or HDR experience.

Experience:

• 5+ years post‑degree clinical experience or completion of a post‑degree clinical medical physics residency program under the preceptorship of a physicist certified by the American Board of Radiology in Therapeutic Radiological Physics or Radiological Physics

We welcome all qualified candidates eligible to work in the United States, but we’re unable to provide visa sponsorship.

BENEFITS

• Employer paid basic life coverage with buy‑up coverage options
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for health care and dependent care.
• Time away from work: paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), Paid Sick/Bereavement Leave under Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA), leaves of absence.
• Tuition Assistance Available
• Retirement Plan 403(b) plans with employer matching contributions.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount on Valley View Medical Services
• Employee voluntary benefits such as Discounted RFTA bus passes, discounted gym memberships, Corporate Ski passes, free car seat for new Valley View babies born or adopted by Valley View employee(s)
• Free Use of Sunlight and Aspen SkiCo day passes, based on availability.

APPLICATION SUBMISSION END DATE

• Application window will close upon successful hire of qualified candidate.

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