Mountain View Hospital
Description
Mountain View Hospital is looking for a Junior Medical Physicist to join our team. Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Qualified Medical Physicist (QMP), support the Radiation Oncologists and Mountain View Hospital with the full range of applications of radiation physics for imaging, planning, and treatment delivery in all clinical settings where radiation patient care is delivered. Support the Mountain View Hospital in facilities that house radiation producing equipment with guidance to meet all federal and state guidelines for monitoring and safety under the supervision of a QMP. Performs and documents QA activities involving radiation devices and equipment. Perform patient chart checks for errors, prescription changes, and image review changes that may have occurred during treatment under the supervision of a QMP. Maintain and properly use dosimetry equipment (ionizing chambers, electrometers, water phantom scanning systems, daily check devices, ion chamber arrays, etc.). Assist the QMP in acceptance testing and calibration of new equipment. Perform external beam radiotherapy planning when needed, under the supervision of a QMP. Perform patient-specific QA of approved radiation treatment plans; QA and QC tasks may require evening work. Provide support for brachytherapy programs to ensure patient selection, treatment planning, equipment operability, radiation delivery, and documentation meet NRC, ACR, AAPM, and Idaho state regulations under supervision of a QMP. Assist the QMP with facility radiation safety tasks, including regulatory reporting, radiation surveys, shielding analysis, and personnel badge management. Participate in other technical activities under the direction of a QMP to ensure coverage during critical staff shortages. Benefits
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Paid Time Off (vacation, holidays and sick days) and Medical Paid Time Off Retirement Plans (401K with up to 6% match) Earned Quarterly Bonus Program Education Reimbursement Program Discount for medically necessary procedures performed at Mountain View Hospital and Idaho Falls Community Hospital Please note benefits are based on eligibility according to full-time, part-time or PRN status classification. Qualifications
Education/Certification:
Minimum of master’s degree in medical physics or related program from a CAMPEP-approved program, graduation from CAMPEP approved residency or equivalent. Experience:
Work experience is preferred, but not required. Equipment/Technology:
Experience with Eclipse and Aria is preferred. Language/Communication:
Must be proficient in English Interpersonal:
Excellent judgment, dependability, conscientious performance. Detail oriented, exceptional interpersonal and communication skills. Caring and empathetic. High ethical standards. Mechanical ability and manual dexterity for operating complicated equipment. Performance:
The candidate is expected to be eager to learn and willing to step in where needed. The candidate needs to be organized with excellent attention to detail. Depending on experience, the candidate will begin with daily and weekly clinical physics duties, then work into treatment planning. Seniority level
Internship Employment type
Full-time Job function
Health Care Provider Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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Mountain View Hospital is looking for a Junior Medical Physicist to join our team. Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Qualified Medical Physicist (QMP), support the Radiation Oncologists and Mountain View Hospital with the full range of applications of radiation physics for imaging, planning, and treatment delivery in all clinical settings where radiation patient care is delivered. Support the Mountain View Hospital in facilities that house radiation producing equipment with guidance to meet all federal and state guidelines for monitoring and safety under the supervision of a QMP. Performs and documents QA activities involving radiation devices and equipment. Perform patient chart checks for errors, prescription changes, and image review changes that may have occurred during treatment under the supervision of a QMP. Maintain and properly use dosimetry equipment (ionizing chambers, electrometers, water phantom scanning systems, daily check devices, ion chamber arrays, etc.). Assist the QMP in acceptance testing and calibration of new equipment. Perform external beam radiotherapy planning when needed, under the supervision of a QMP. Perform patient-specific QA of approved radiation treatment plans; QA and QC tasks may require evening work. Provide support for brachytherapy programs to ensure patient selection, treatment planning, equipment operability, radiation delivery, and documentation meet NRC, ACR, AAPM, and Idaho state regulations under supervision of a QMP. Assist the QMP with facility radiation safety tasks, including regulatory reporting, radiation surveys, shielding analysis, and personnel badge management. Participate in other technical activities under the direction of a QMP to ensure coverage during critical staff shortages. Benefits
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Paid Time Off (vacation, holidays and sick days) and Medical Paid Time Off Retirement Plans (401K with up to 6% match) Earned Quarterly Bonus Program Education Reimbursement Program Discount for medically necessary procedures performed at Mountain View Hospital and Idaho Falls Community Hospital Please note benefits are based on eligibility according to full-time, part-time or PRN status classification. Qualifications
Education/Certification:
Minimum of master’s degree in medical physics or related program from a CAMPEP-approved program, graduation from CAMPEP approved residency or equivalent. Experience:
Work experience is preferred, but not required. Equipment/Technology:
Experience with Eclipse and Aria is preferred. Language/Communication:
Must be proficient in English Interpersonal:
Excellent judgment, dependability, conscientious performance. Detail oriented, exceptional interpersonal and communication skills. Caring and empathetic. High ethical standards. Mechanical ability and manual dexterity for operating complicated equipment. Performance:
The candidate is expected to be eager to learn and willing to step in where needed. The candidate needs to be organized with excellent attention to detail. Depending on experience, the candidate will begin with daily and weekly clinical physics duties, then work into treatment planning. Seniority level
Internship Employment type
Full-time Job function
Health Care Provider Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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