What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Physicist position at Lovelace Health System?
Join our team as a day shift, part-time, Satellite Oncology, Medical Physicist in Albuquerque, NM.
Why Join Us?
Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better
- Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
- People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
- Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.
Get to Know Your Team:
- Lovelace Medical Center is an acute care hospital, with 263 licensed beds, providing comprehensive care, including around-the-clock emergency care, surgical services, non-invasive robotic spine surgery, stroke care, radiology and oncology services.
Responsibilities
The Medical Physicist has an academic Masters Degree and at least one academic degree in Physics or a closely allied science.
They a member of the radiation therapy treatment team who is familiar with the physical and geometric characteristics of the radiation equipment and radioactive sources commonly employed, and they have the training and expertise necessary to measure and generate radiation, output, dose distributions and calculations without any close supervision.
The physicist is expected to be Board Certified (ABR, ABMP, or equivalent) before completion of the 5th year of service.
Qualifications
Job Requirements:
- Masters Degree in Physics or a closely related allied science.
- 3 years of experience.
- Board certification (ABR, ABMP, or equivalent) before completion of the 5th year of service.
BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.