What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Physicist - Chief position at Saratoga Medical Center?
Saratoga Medical is hiring a Medical Physicist - Chief in Long Beach, CA. Package includes competitive rate, paid time off and benefit options.
Saratoga Medical has an exciting opportunity for a Medical Physicist - Chief at Long Beach, CA. This is a great full-time opportunity, 40 hours work week schedule, Monday to Friday, excluding Federal holidays. Please see qualifications below and submit your resume if you are interested in being considered:
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure compliance with National Radiation Oncology Program (NROP) standards and all federal and state regulations.
- Oversee treatment planning, quality assurance, and calibration of radiation therapy equipment.
- Provide expertise in Varian TrueBeam, Eclipse Treatment Planning System, and Aria EMR.
- Conduct acceptance testing, commissioning, and ongoing maintenance of radiation therapy equipment.
- Develop and implement quality control and assurance programs to maintain the highest standards in patient safety.
- Collaborate with Radiation Oncologists, Dosimetrists, and Therapists to optimize treatment plans.
- Lead and mentor a team of medical physicists and dosimetrists.
- Ensure compliance with ACR, ASTRO, and AAPM guidelines.
- Participate in research, clinical trials, and new technology integration.
Qualifications:
- Education: PhD in Medical Physics or related field.
- Certification: Board Certified in Medical Physics or Therapeutic Radiological Physics.
- Experience: Minimum of 5 years post-board certification experience with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
- Technical Expertise:
- Proficiency with Varian TrueBeam, Eclipse, and Aria systems.
- Experience in acceptance testing and commissioning of linear accelerators and related equipment.
- Strong knowledge of radiation safety protocols and quality assurance procedures.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in VA healthcare or government-contracted radiation oncology services.
- Knowledge of national VA guidelines for Radiation Oncology Services.
- Strong research background with published work in medical physics journals.
Saratoga Medical Center, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, discharge, compensation or any other term or condition of employment on the basis of race, religion, color, age (over age 39), sex, national origin, or on the basis of disability if the employee can perform the essential functions of the job, with a reasonable accommodation if necessary.
