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    Physicist- Radiation Oncology - La Crosse, United States - Gundersen Health System

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    Love + medicine is who we are, it's what we do, it's why people want to work here. If you're looking for a job to love, apply today.


    Schedule Weekly Hours:
    40


    Job Description:
    Ensures safe and accurate radiation delivery and patient safety through the management of technical aspects of radiation delivery equipment. Supports the quality assurance (QA) program and process development in the Department of Radiation Oncology.

    Major Responsibilities


    • Performs Quality Assurance on radiation therapy equipment to maintain compliance with national standards
    • Performs routine equipment calibrations and checks as directed
    • Assists with the implementation of new technology and techniques as directed by the Senior and Lead Physicists
    • Assists in the commissioning of new equipment under the supervision of the Senior and Lead Physicists
    • Completes dosimetry plan checks, final completion checks and weekly chart checks
    • Responsible for all aspects of patient dosimetry including but not limited to patient-specific physics consultations as requested by the Radiation Oncologist, patient-specific quality assurance and in vivo dosimetry
    • Performs delivery of standard and complicated treatment planning and techniques
    • Participates in teaching of radiation therapy and dosimetry interns
    • Assists in performing competencies of dosimetry and therapy staff
    • Responsible for all aspects of departmental radiation safety including personnel exposure monitoring, shipping, receiving and inventory of radioactive material as outlined by regulatory agencies
    • Facilitates troubleshooting by working collaboratively with biomedical engineers as necessary
    • Supports compliance of all state and federal regulating and accrediting bodies

    Education and Learning:

    REQUIRED
    Master's degree in Medical Physics, Physics, or a related discipline


    DESIRED
    Doctorate or PhD in Medical Physics, Physics, or a related discipline


    Work Experience:

    REQUIRED
    None required


    DESIRED
    1-2 years


    License and Certifications:

    REQUIRED
    American Board of Radiology (ABR) certification in Therapeutic Medical Physics within 2 years of start date

    Or

    The American Board of Medical Physics equivalent in Radiation Therapy Physics upon hire


    Age Specific Population:
    Nonage Specific (N/A)


    Osha Category:


    Category - Employees in this job title have a reasonably anticipated risk of occupational exposure to blood and/or other potentially infectious materials.


    Environmental Conditions:
    Subject to hazards (Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts or vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding, exposure to chemicals, etc.)

    Frequently in close quarters (Crawl spaces, shafts, manholes, sewage and water line pipes, etc.)

    Exposed to infectious diseases


    Physical Requirements/Demands of The Position:
    Sitting Approximately 5.5 hours in a day

    Static Standing Approximately 3 hours total in a day

    Walking/Standing Approximately 30 minutes to 1.5 hours total in a day

    Stooping/Bending Approximately 3 hours total in a day

    Reaching - Shoulder Level Approximately 3 hours total in a day

    Reaching - Below Shoulder Approximately 3 hours total in a day

    Reaching - Above Shoulder Approximately 3 hours total in a day

    Repetitive Actions - Fine manipulation Approximately 5.5 hours in a day

    Lifting - Other Approximately 3 hours total in a day 0-25lbs

    Carrying more than 50 feet Approximately 30 minutes to 1.5 hours total in a day 0-25lbs

    Carrying less than 50 feet Approximately 30 minutes to 1.5 hours total in a day 0-25lbs

    Pushing or Pulling Approximately 30 minutes to 1.5 hours total in a day 0-75lbs

    If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact HR- or call

    Equal Opportunity Employer

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