Hello humankindness Located conveniently in the heart of Phoenix ArizonaSt. Josephs Hospital and Medical Center is a 571-bed not-for-profit hospital that provides a wide range of health social and support services. Founded in 1895 by the Sisters of Mercy St. Josephs was the first hospital in the Phoenix area. More than 125 years later St. Josephs remains dedicated to its mission of caring for the poor and underserved.We are extremely proud to be a nationally recognized center for quality quaternary care medical education and research. St. Josephs includes the internationally renowned Barrow Neurological Institute Norton Thoracic Institute Cancer Center at St. Josephs Ivy Brain Tumor Center and St. Josephs Level I Trauma Center (which is verified by the American College of Surgeons). The hospital is also a respected center for high-risk obstetrics neuro-rehabilitation orthopedics and other medical services. St. Joseph’s is considered a sought-after destination hospital for treating the most complex cases from throughout the world. Every day approximately 20 percent of the hospital’s patients have traveled from outside of Arizona and the United States to seek treatment at St. Joseph’s.U.S News & World Report routinely ranks St. Josephs among the top hospitals in the United States for neurology and neurosurgery. In addition St. Josephs boasts the Creighton University School of Medicine at St. Josephs and a strategic alliance with Phoenix Childrens Hospital.St. Josephs is consistently named an outstanding place to work and one of Arizonas healthiest employers. Come grow your career with one of Arizonas Most Admired Companies.Look for us on Facebookand follow us on Twitter.For the health of our community ... we are proud to be a tobacco-free campus.

Performs all associated tasks involving radiation physics, radiation machine calibrations, treatment planning, dosimetry calculations, brachytherapy and machine functions

Responsibilities:

• Performs IMRT and Brachytherapy (HDR/LDR) planning and verification
• Performs external beam planning in absence of dosimetry staff
• Performs independent checks of treatment plans
• Arrive in the OR at the required time. Brings appropriate equipment and radioactive materials when applicable.
• Calculates treatment times
• Properly documents the procedure in the patient chart
• Orders, receives, and handles radioactive materials
• Maintains accurate documentation on incoming and outgoing radioactive material
• Maintains accurate logs of hot lab activity
• Understands the Aria/Eclipse system and how to effectively utilize the system
• Participates in weekly ongoing patient chart review
• Utilizes radiation safety precautions when loading, unloading, & disposing of radioactive materials

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MINIMUM

Masters degree in radiation physics or related field

Two years of clinical medical physics experience

Must be board eligible for American Board of Radiology (ABR) Therapeutic Medical Physics Certificate or obtain certificate within 30 months of hire or transfer.