RADIATION THERAPIST, PEARLMAN CANCER CENTER

SGMC; Valdosta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low Healthcare Insurance Premiums

401(k) with employer match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Employee discounts

Company paid life insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Cancer Insurance

Accident Insurance

Pet Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

On-the-job training and skills growth

Opportunities for growth and promotion

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

SGMC Health's Cancer Center is hiring a Medical Physicist to calibrate external beam therapy units, perform dosimetry calculations, QA and radiation safety tasks under the Medical Director. This role requires an MS in Medical Physics (or related field) and about five years of clinical Radiation Therapy experience.

Board eligibility for ABR/ABMP with certification within two years, strong interpersonal skills, and current healthcare CPR are required.

Qualifications

• MS degree in Medical Physics preferred; however, other appropriate physical science graduate degree accepted.
• Five years of clinical experience in Radiation Therapy is preferred.
• Board eligible for ABR or ABMP; board certification required within 2 years of employment.
• Current healthcare provider CPR required.

Responsibilities

• POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction of Medical Director, calibrates radiation therapy units, supervises and participates in radiation surveys and QA testing.
• Performs complex dosimetry calculations for external beam treatments and dose determinations.
• Provides instruction in Radiation Safety to hospital personnel.

Skills

Clinical Radiation Therapy experience

Interpersonal skills

CPR certification

Education

MS in Medical Physics

Other physics graduate degree

ABR/ABMP eligibility within 2 years

Job description

Description

WHAT IT'S LIKE AT SGMC HEALTH

Purpose.

No matter your role or area that you work in, at SGMC Health we are collectively working towards goals that will make our community a better place.

Excellence.

We strive to do the right thing the right way, are accountable in all we do, require competence of our people, and are compassionate in our service.

Team Spirit.

We encourage team effort, support personal and professional development, acknowledge individual talents and skills, and support innovation and empowerment.

Award Winning Performance.

We are committed to providing the best care possible and we are proud to be recognized locally, statewide, and nationally for the exceptional care that our staff provides.

WHY YOU WILL LOVE SGMC HEALTH

SGMC has great benefit options, depending on the role that you are going into– including healthcare, supplementary benefits, ways to save for the future, opportunities for career advancement, and opportunities to expand your skill set. Some of these great benefit options are listed below:

• Low Healthcare Insurance Premiums


• 401(k) with employer match


• Paid Time Off (PTO)


• Employee discounts


• Company paid life insurance


• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability


• Cancer Insurance


• Accident Insurance


• Pet Insurance


• Tuition Reimbursement


• On-the-job training and skills development


• Opportunities for growth and advancement


• Employee Assistance Program

JOB LOCATION :

Cancer Center

DEPARTMENT:

PCC - RADIATION ONCOLOGY

SCHEDULE:

Full Time, 8 HR Day Shift,

POSITION SUMMARY Under the direction of Medical Director, calibrates radiation therapy units, supervises and participates in radiation surveys, leaks and swipe testing of radioactive sources for Radiation Oncology. Makes Complex calculations for the application of external beam treatments, determination of dosages, etc. Provides instruction in Radiation Safety to hospital personnel.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES MS degree in Medical Physics preferred; however, other appropriate physical science graduate degree accepted. Five years of clinical experience in clinical Radiation Therapy preferred. Experience in calibration of equipment, medical dosimetry calculation; operate QA/Radiation Safety Program preferred. Board eligible for ABR or ABMP; board certification required within 2 years of employment. Possess excellent Interpersonal relationship and communication Current healthcare provider CPR required.

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