Radiation Physicist - Topeka, United States - Stormont-Vail HealthCare

Description

Job Description

Qualified Medical Physicist (QMP) is responsible for creating and delivering radiotherapy treatment plans, following the standards set by the American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM).

About the Job:
This position requires a dedicated professional with expertise in radiological physics and a strong commitment to ensuring the highest quality of patient care.

Education Qualifications
- Master's Degree in Physics, Biophysics, Radiological Physics, or Health Physics (Required)
- Doctorate in Physics, Biophysics, Radiological Physics, or Health Physics (Preferred)

Experience Qualifications
- 1-year full-time training in therapeutic radiological physics (Required)

Skills and Abilities
- Proficiency in interpreting complex documents
- Strong mathematical skills including advanced concepts
- Sound decision-making abilities for solving practical problems
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills across diverse backgrounds and educational levels

Licenses and Certifications
- Certification by the American Board of Radiology (ABR) in Therapeutic Radiological Physics, Roentgen-ray and Gamma-ray Physics, X-ray and Radium Physics, or Radiological Physics
- Certification by the American Board of Medical Physics (ABMP) in Radiation Oncology Physics; or Certified by the Canadian College of Medical Physics
- Registration with Kansas Department of Health & Environment as a radiation services provider
- Board certification completion within three years of employment if board eligible

What you will do
- Participate in selecting, accepting, and commissioning radiation-producing equipment
- Develop and oversee a quality management program for radiotherapy equipment
- Supervise equipment maintenance, repairs, and calibration
- Review patient charts and ensure compliance with regulations and safety standards
- Conduct competency checks and QA procedures
- Research and implement new procedures and technologies
- Establish policies for equipment specifications and approval

Travel Requirements
- 5% travel to outreach locations

Job Type:
Full-time

Pay:
Starting from $176,500.00 per year

Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance

Work Location:
In person