What are the responsibilities and job description for the Radiation Physicist position at Portneuf Health?
Overview
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Join our team as a day shift, full-time Cancer Center Radiation Physicist in Pocatello, ID.
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:
- Portneuf Medical Center (PMC) is a nationally recognized healthcare leader with 205 beds, serving as the region's Level II Trauma Center and tertiary referral hospital and is home to the Portneuf Heart and Vascular Institute, Portneuf Cancer Center, Portneuf Medical Group and Portneuf Air Rescue. PMC has a Level III neonatal intensive care unit, an adult intensive care unit, nationally recognized orthopedic services, a full suite of cardiac care, Center of Excellence recognized surgeons, imaging, primary and specialty care.
Responsibilities
The Radiation Physicist provides medical radiation physics support to Radiation Oncology, Nuclear Medicine and Radiology in accordance with the highest standards of practice and as required by regulatory agencies under the sponsorship of a Radiation Oncologist.
- Researches, develops, and evaluates new analytical techniques.
- Develops mathematical modelling.
- Maintains equipment and systems management.
- Plans and ensures safe and accurate treatment of patients in addition to providing advice about radiation protection.
- Teaches, trains, and updates healthcare, scientific and technical staff.
- Manages radiotherapy quality assurance programs.
- Writes reports.
Qualifications
Job Requirements:
- Master’s degree of Science in Medical Physics or Physics.
- 2 years of clinical experience under the preceptorship of a physicist certified by the American Board of Radiology in Radiological or Therapeutic Physics.
- Current licensure with the American Board of Radiology in Radiological or Therapeutic Physics.
- A board-eligible candidate working under the oversight of an ABR-certified Medical Radiation Physicist may be considered with intent to become board certified.
- Must be able to take verbal instruction and practically apply it without direct supervision.