PRN Radiation Oncology Physicist

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

Skills

• Knowledge of radiation therapy principles and techniques.
• Ability to perform complex calculations and interpret data.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Annual Bonus based upon organizational and individual performance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Generous Paid Time Off accrual
• Tuition Assistance
• 401(a) and 403(b) plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount on Valley View Services
• Use of Sunlight and Aspen SkiCo day passes

Pay

Base + PRN Differential.

Schedule

PRN for a day or up to a week at a time.