Description

The Medical Physicist provides a high standard of clinical physics services through special competence in the field of clinical medical physics. Develops the techniques used to standardize and calibrate medical imaging and therapy equipment. Ensures the accuracy and safety of the physical methods used for the routine clinical application of radiation producing equipment. Stays abreast of the research and development of new techniques, physical methods, and equipment. Actively participates in the development, testing and clinical implementation of new radiation therapy delivery techniques for the Center for Advanced Targeted Radiotherapy (CATRT). Defines the performance specifications and participates in the selection, acceptance testing and quality assurance of highly technical and costly equipment. Provides education and training in medical physics for physicians, nurses, medical technical assistants and technical staff. Participates in patient treatment by the evolution and evaluation of possible treatment plans and accurate record keeping.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued - they're invaluable. Join our team at Swedish Cherry Hill and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required Qualifications:

• Master's Degree Level 1: Masters in Medical Physics with minimum of 5 years experience in medical physics.
• Ph.D. Level 1: PhD in Medical Physics; PhD in Physics with at least 6 months clinical experience in Medical Physics
• Coursework/Training Level 2: Same as Level 1 plus board certification in therapeutic physics from the American Board of Radiology (ABR) or the American Board of Medical Physicists (ABMP).
• Medical Physics - Therapeutic Certification - American Board of Radiology upon hire.
• Experience with acceptance testing, commissioning, calibration and quality assurance of radiotherapy equipment, including medical linear accelerators.
• Demonstrated experience in radiotherapy treatment planning and intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT).
• 1 year research experience, including six months with advanced targeted radiotherapy techniques.

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our mission of improving the health and wellbeing of each patient we serve.

About Providence

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of "Know me, care for me, ease my way." Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we'll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Check out our benefits page for more information about our Benefits and Rewards.

About the Team

Providence Swedish is the largest not-for-profit health care system in the greater Puget Sound area. It is comprised of eight hospital campuses (Ballard, Edmonds, Everett, Centralia, Cherry Hill (Seattle), First Hill (Seattle), Issaquah and Olympia); emergency rooms and specialty centers in Redmond (East King County) and the Mill Creek area in Everett; and Providence Swedish Medical Group, a network of 190 primary care and specialty care locations throughout the Puget Sound. Whether through physician clinics, education, research and innovation or other outreach, we're dedicated to improving the wellbeing of rural and urban communities by expanding access to quality health care for all.

Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.

Requsition ID: 284277

Company: Swedish Jobs

Job Category: Radiation Therapy

Job Function: Clinical Care

Job Schedule: Full time

Job Shift: Day

Career Track: Clinical Professional

Department: 3903 SCH RADIOSURGERY CTR

Address: WA Seattle 550 17th Ave

Work Location: Swedish Cherry Hill 550 17th-Seattle

Pay Range: $98.29 - $160.22

The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Check out our benefits page for more information about our Benefits and Rewards.

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits