What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Physicist position at Unity Health?
Job Title: Medical Physicist
Job Type: Full-time
Location: Lexington, KY
Salary: $165000-$262000 Per Year
Experience: 1 year(min)
Job Description:
We are seeking a qualified and dedicated Medical Physicist to join our healthcare team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring the safe and effective delivery of radiation in diagnostic imaging and radiation therapy. This role involves equipment calibration, quality assurance, treatment planning support, and compliance with regulatory standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform quality assurance testing on radiation therapy and imaging equipment.
- Support treatment planning by collaborating with radiation oncologists and dosimetrists.
- Ensure compliance with radiation safety regulations and protocols.
- Calibrate and maintain radiation-producing equipment.
- Participate in clinical research and development of new techniques.
- Educate staff on radiation safety and best practices.
Qualifications:
- Master’s or PhD in Medical Physics or related field.
- Certification by the American Board of Radiology (ABR) or equivalent (or eligibility).
- Strong understanding of radiation physics, dosimetry, and safety standards.
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
Requirements:
- Master’s or Doctoral Program Graduate in Medical Radiation Physics.
- Certification – Board Certified, or eligible, in either Therapeutic Radiologic Physics, or Radiological Physics by the American Board of Radiology.
- Basic Life Support
- Experience not required.
Benefits:
- Annual Tuition Assistance
- Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
- 5 days Paid Time Off available upon hire
- Bereavement Leave (includes pets)
- PTO Sell Back Program
- Compassionate Leave Sharing Program (PTO Donation)
- Employee Support Fund, for employees in need of emergency financial support
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $165,000.00 - $262,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
Salary : $165,000 - $262,000