Radiation Physicist jobs in Utah
Radiation Physicist ensures the quality of care in the use of radiation-producing sources and imaging equipment and the protection of patients and staff from radiation. Calibrates all radiation therapy equipment, conducts X-ray machine performance surveys, and implements procedures to ensure quality control for electronic imaging devices. Being a Radiation Physicist recommends radiation safety procedures. Informs staff in radiation safety practices. Additionally, Radiation Physicist may require an advanced degree of radiation physics. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. The Radiation Physicist contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. Work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. To be a Radiation Physicist typically requires 4 to 7 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Medical Physicist
- Intermountain Health
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Murray, UT
FULL_TIME
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Job Description:
The Certified Physicist is responsible for the design optimization, technical evaluation, and precise and accurate delivery of radiation treatment plans under the guidance of the Administrative Director/Manager. The Certified Physicist collaborates with the Radiation Oncology Director and the Radiation Safety Officer to assure the maintenance of a quality management program and safety for all radiation oncology activities.
The Department of Radiation Oncology at Intermountain Health has an opening for a full-time board-eligible or board-certified Medical Physicist. You will be joining a group of 4 other certified medical physicists providing clinical services to 6 clinics (2 of these are LDR alone) located in the Salt Lake Valley in partnership with 6 Radiation Oncologists, 6 Dosimetrists and dedicated IT support.- Our clinical program is equipped with the latest radiotherapy technology utilizing a Varian/Aria/Eclipse (v.16.1 with GPU FAS servers) environment and includes 5 TrueBeam linear accelerators (one with SRS HyperArc capability), IDENTIFY SGRT, a Leksell Elekta Gamma Knife Icon (to be upgraded to Esprit this year), 2 GE Discovery RT CTs with Varian RGSC & smart deviceless 4D, a Varian GammaMedPlus HDR afterloader (to be replaced in 2025), and a full suite of Radformation products (ClearCheck, ClearCalc, RadMonteCarlo, AutoContour, EZFluence and RadMachine). You will contribute to active programs in conformal radiotherapy, IMRT, VMAT, IGRT, TBI, and SRS/SFRT/SBRT/IORT/4D/Gated/DIBH. Both HDR (gyn, prostate, skin, breast,…) and LDR (eye plaques, PSI, IVB, Y-90 microspheres, bile duct…) brachytherapy are a critical component in caring for our patients. We also have a MOSFET in-vivo program and an in-house printer for 3D bolus. Physics equipment & software include: DQA3, an IBA Water Tank, SNC 1D water tank, SRS MapCheck, SNC IC Profiler/Profiler 2, Portal Dosimetry, SNC Edge detector, a range of Ionization Chambers, survey meters, electrometers, phantoms and a broad variety of other physics instrumentation. We are scheduled to upgrade to Aria v.18 later this year. As an ASTRO-APEX accredited radiation oncology program, we are committed to continued improvement in the services we provide.
- Salt Lake City is a vibrant and growing city located in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, with endless opportunities for outdoor recreation including skiing, hiking, camping, biking, and rock climbing. A thriving arts and culture scene provides opportunities for personal enrichment and community engagement.
- Oversees the development and implementation of the procedure for calibration of radiation therapy equipment in accordance with the current standards of the American Association of Physicist in Medicine (AAPM) and state and federally governed agencies and formulates and oversees all aspects of brachytherapy within the department and those procedures performed in other departments in collaboration with the Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) to maintain safety standards.
- Assumes responsibility for providing yearly full calibration measurements on all therapeutic radiation machines as required by the Utah Division of Radiation Control and commissions new or upgraded equipment to achieve compatibility with existing machines.
- Oversees and coordinates with the Chief Therapist the technical functions in the department in order to ensure that physician's instructions for simulation and treatment of patients are carried out as prescribed and intended, and directs, coordinates and performs all aspects of treatment planning, preparation of beam shaping devices, etc.
- Actively works as a Medical physicist and provides routine clinical radiation therapy physicist services, consults with oncologists on the physical aspects of patient's treatment, and assists in the development of radiation treatment plans.
- Coordinates the radioactive Materials Licenses issued by the NRC and state agencies pertaining to brachytherapy sources with the RSO, reports all variances to administrative staff and the Radiation Safety Officer, researches new equipment developments and techniques, assess the impact on and reviews existing local standards, advises on procurement of new equipment and compiles reports to initiate changes.
- Supervises and evaluates physicists and dosimetrists performance and attendance, schedules rotations as appropriate between facilities, acts as an advocate for new and advanced technology, participates in the development and implementation of department Quality Improvement Plan and ensures the delivery of high quality health care.
- Ensures documentation, orientation, and training of newly hired dosimetrists and trainees.
- Master's degree in Health or Medical Physics from an accredited institution (degree will be verified).
- Certification by one of the following: American Board of Radiology or American Board of Medical Physics in Radiation Oncology Physics or Canadian College of Medical Physics.
- Knowledge of operating systems, software installation, file management and computer hardware
- Administration and clinical development of Oncology Information Systems (Varian Aria)
- Conversant in network topology, server infrastructure, backup system design
- General programming experience (SQL, Python, scripting, C/C /C#)
- Troubleshooting linac network communication with R&V system
- CT Sim operation including laser control and 4DCT reconstruction and image processing
- Knowledge of DICOM CT, MR, & PET image handling and DICOM RT data transfer
Anticipated job posting close date:
05/30/2024
Location:
Intermountain Medical Center
Work City:
Murray
Work State:
Utah
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.
$86.58 - $133.63
We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.
Learn more about our comprehensive benefits packages for our Idaho, Nevada, and Utah based caregivers, and for our Colorado, Montana, and Kansas based caregivers; and our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. - 2 Days Ago
Patient Representative- Radiation Oncology
- Intermountain Health
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Provo, UT
PART_TIME
- Job Description:Shift M,W,F Wednesday and Friday 8-4:30 and Mondays will be half daysOutpatient Clinics at the UV and AF Cancer Centers in Radiation OncologyThe Patient Representative-Radiation Oncolo...
- 3 Days Ago
Radiation Safety Manager
- Nusano
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West Valley, UT
FULL_TIME
- Overview Position Summary: The Radiation Safety Manager will be responsible for the execution of Nusano’s radiation protection program while ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations within ...
- 11 Days Ago
Radiation Safety Officer
- Nusano
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West Valley, UT
FULL_TIME
- Overview Position Summary: The Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) will be responsible for ensuring overall radiological safety in all aspects of facility operations with radiation machines and radioactive...
- 2 Months Ago
Permanent Radiology / Cardiology Radiation Therapist
- Aya Healthcare
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Salt Lake, UT
FULL_TIME
- Aya Healthcare has an immediate opening for the following position: Radiology / Cardiology Radiation Therapist in Salt Lake City, Utah. This is a 104 week contract position that requires at least one ...
- 23 Days Ago
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- Northwell Health
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- The Ohio State University
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Radiation Physicist
- OSF HealthCare
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- Inova Health System
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- Baptist Healthcare System, Inc.
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- Inova
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About Utah
Utah is known for its natural diversity and is home to features ranging from arid deserts with sand dunes to thriving pine forests in mountain valleys. It is a rugged and geographically diverse state that is at the convergence of three distinct geological regions: the Rocky Mountains, the Great Basin, and the Colorado Plateau.
Utah is one of the Four Corners states, and is bordered by Idaho in the north, Wyoming in the north and east; by Colorado in the east; at a single point by New Mexico to the southeast; by Arizona in the south; and by Nevada in the west. It covers an area of 84,899 sq mi ...
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$182,453 to $225,513
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