Medical Physicist (Yakima, WA)

About the role

We are seeking a Medical Physicist to join our team at a busy, well-resourced cancer center in Yakima, WA. The ideal candidate will work alongside two progressive, forward-thinking Radiation Oncologists and a Senior Medical Physicist. The department is equipped with cutting-edge Varian TrueBeams, Eclipse, ARIA v18, BrachyVision, Radformation, MIM, Bravos HDR, and a Philips CT simulator.

Responsibilities

• Calibration of dose meters (including dosimetric inter-comparisons for QA) and radiation equipment (accelerator monitor unit calibration)
• Beam data acquisition for treatment planning
• Preparation of data for treatment planning systems
• Development/improvement of dose measurement systems and protocols and software for dosimetry purposes (including spreadsheets and databases)
• Ensures compliance with Federal, State and organizational regulations for radiation safety
• Participates in development of organizational Performance Improvement activities, policies and procedures, standards of practice to meet required regulatory requirements
• Affords assistance with Acceptance testing and commissioning of new machines and acceptance testing and re-commissioning after major maintenance
• Builds upon your experience with the support of a collaborative team, dedicated mentorship and the strength of Varian AOS physics network behind you

Qualifications

• Bachelors, M.S. or PhD (preferred) in Medical Physics, or a closely related field, required
• Clinical experience in addition to a CAMPEP-accredited residency
• Candidates who have passed the Part-I and (possibly) part-II ABR Exams preferred
• Experience with High Dose Rate (HDR) and Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS) programs preferred
• Computer system administration experience with patient record and verify database applications desirable
• Candidates who are not certified have to be eligible for board certification and must achieve this status within 3 years of hire
• Must apply for and maintain relevant State licensing and/or registration as required for working as a medical physicist at the clinical site and to do so in a timely manner