What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physicist Radiation Therapy position at UnityPoint Health?
- Area of Interest: Allied Health
- FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0
- Department: Radiation Oncology- Meth
- Shift: Days
- Job ID: 157777
UnityPoint Health Information
Why UnityPoint Health?
Commitment to our Team - We're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.
Culture - At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and an unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.
Benefits - Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in.
- Caring is what we do, and it starts with our team members: expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program as we support you both personally and professionally.
- You can only give your best when you feel your best, and we help you live well with dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members to give you peace of mind.
- We strive to make things easier and more personal in health care to set us apart from the rest, and you can experience that commitment through early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, a tuition reimbursement program designed to help you further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family in the way that works for you.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment - At UnityPoint Health, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together. Our collective goal is to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected.
Development - We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
Community Involvement - Be an essential part of our core purpose-to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.
Hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work at https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org
Overview
***$25,000 SIGN ON BONUS***
***Eligible for Relocation Assistance***
***Eligible for Stipend Payments up to $20,000 while in residency***
***Will consider possible remote work***
Participates in all aspects of Medical physics related services for radiation therapy patients. Works closely with physics staff and radiation oncologists on patient and department pertinent matters.
Responsibilities
* Participates in the Quality Assurance program of the Radiation Therapy Department.
* Is involved in patient treatments of External Beam and Brachytherapy procedures.
* Participates in physics projects.
* Participates in Regulatory Compliance tasks.
* Assists dosimetry in treatment planning for External Beam, Stereotactic Radiosurgery and Brachytherapy.
* Assists in Radiation Safety tasks.
* Performs treatment planning for High Dose Remote Treatments. Monitors patient during treatment.
Qualifications
Education: Master of Science in Medical Physics.
Experience: 3-5 years clinical experience in Medical Physics. VMAT, IMRT, IGRT, SRS, SBRT, SGRT, and HDR experience preferred.
License(s)/Certification(s): Valid driver's license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons. ABR (or equivalent) certification highly preferred. Actively listed on an existing radioactive materials license preferred. Eligible to be an authorized medical physicist under the rules of the Iowa Department of Public Health.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Demonstrates Accountability, Professionalism, Motivation, Teamwork, Communication & Flexibility
Salary : $20,000
