Physicist Radiation Therapy

• Area of Interest: Allied Health
• FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0
• Department: Radiation Oncology- Meth
• Shift: Days
• Job ID: 176385
  
  

Overview

• $25,000 SIGN ON BONUS***
• Eligible for Relocation Assistance***
• Eligible for Stipend Payments up to $20,000 while in residency***
• Will consider possible remote work***
  
  

Participates in all aspects of Medical physics related services for radiation therapy patients. Works closely with physics staff and radiation oncologists on patient and department pertinent matters.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.  Here are just a few:    

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.
  
  

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.  

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the Quality Assurance program of the Radiation Therapy Department.
• Is involved in patient treatments of External Beam and Brachytherapy procedures.
• Participates in physics projects.
• Participates in Regulatory Compliance tasks.
• Assists dosimetry in treatment planning for External Beam, Stereotactic Radiosurgery and Brachytherapy.
• Assists in Radiation Safety tasks.
• Performs treatment planning for High Dose Remote Treatments. Monitors patient during treatment.
  
  

Qualifications

Education: Master of Science in Medical Physics.

Experience: 3-5 years clinical experience in Medical Physics. VMAT, IMRT, IGRT, SRS, SBRT, SGRT, and HDR experience preferred.

License(s)/Certification(s): Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons. ABR (or equivalent) certification highly preferred. Actively listed on an existing radioactive materials license preferred. Eligible to be an authorized medical physicist under the rules of the Iowa Department of Public Health.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Demonstrates Accountability, Professionalism, Motivation, Teamwork, Communication & Flexibility