Physicist II
Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Family Practice-Without OB
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
12/21/24
Job Summary
The Physicist II provides expert knowledge of radiation properties, treatment planning and delivery techniques to advise dosimetrists, physicians and other members of the radiation oncology team on the safe and effective delivery of radiation therapy. Certification in therapeutic medical physics from ABR or ABMP. Minimum 3 years of experience in radiation oncology physics. Come join a remarkable team where quality care meets quality service, in every dimension, every time.
#JoinTeamAubergine #NovantHealth Let Novant Health be the destination for your professional growth.
At Novant Health, one of our core values is diversity and inclusion. By engaging the strengths and talents of each team member, we ensure a strong organization capable of providing remarkable healthcare to our patients, families and communities. Therefore, we invite applicants from all group dynamics to apply to our exciting career opportunities.
Responsibilities
It is the responsibility of every Novant Health team member to deliver the most remarkable patient experience in every dimension, every time.
Qualifications
Job Opening ID
15373
The Physicist II provides expert knowledge of radiation properties, treatment planning and delivery techniques to advise dosimetrists, physicians and other members of the radiation oncology team on the safe and effective delivery of radiation therapy. Certification in therapeutic medical physics from ABR or ABMP. Minimum 3 years of experience in radiation oncology physics. Come join a remarkable team where quality care meets quality service, in every dimension, every time.
#JoinTeamAubergine #NovantHealth Let Novant Health be the destination for your professional growth.
At Novant Health, one of our core values is diversity and inclusion. By engaging the strengths and talents of each team member, we ensure a strong organization capable of providing remarkable healthcare to our patients, families and communities. Therefore, we invite applicants from all group dynamics to apply to our exciting career opportunities.
Responsibilities
It is the responsibility of every Novant Health team member to deliver the most remarkable patient experience in every dimension, every time.
- Our team members are part of an environment that fosters team work, team member engagement and community involvement.
- The successful team member has a commitment to leveraging diversity and inclusion in support of quality care.
- All Novant Health team members are responsible for fostering a safe patient environment driven by the principles of "First Do No Harm".
Qualifications
- Education: High School Diploma or GED, required. Graduate degree in Medical Physics and graduated from CAMPEP accredited Medical Physics Residency Program, required.
- Experience: Minimum 3 years in radiation oncology physics, required. 5 years of progressive experience in radiation oncology physics, preferred.
- Licensure/Certification: Certification in therapeutic medical physics from American Board of Radiology (ABR) or American Board of Medical Physics (ABMP), required.
- Additional Skills Required:
- Generates treatment plans for patient treatments as needed.
- Provides mentorship to Physicist I.
- Understands and advises physicians and therapists on proper patient simulation setup and treatment delivery techniques.
- Follows necessary safety protocols to ensure safe and effective delivery of radiation treatment.
- Demonstrates knowledge of current best practices for quality assurance.
- Performs recommended quality assurance procedures to ensure the safe operation of radiation equipment.
- Demonstrates appropriate knowledge of equipment function and operation.
- Regularly assesses current processes to ensure their effectiveness and continuous quality improvement.
- Performs patient specific quality assurance procedures including but not limited to: -Initial treatment plan checks, IMRT/SBRT/SRS QA, In-vivo dose measurements, and activities that are required to ensure the safe delivery of radiation treatments.
- Provides special physics consults to radiation oncologists as needed.
- Performs weekly chart checks in accordance with department policies.
- Maintains continuing education and professional development.
- Responsible and accountable for:
- Compliance with workplace policies and procedures for risk identification, risk assessment and risk control.
- Active participation in activities associated with the management of workplace health and safety.
- Identification and reporting of health and safety risks, accidents, incidents, injuries and property damage at the workspace.
- Proper utilization of performance (ownership, teamwork communication, compassion) that support patient satisfaction and principles of service excellence.
- Demonstrates standard of performance (ownership, teamwork communication, compassion) that support patient satisfaction and principles of service excellence.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Opening ID
15373