Physicist

Ranked #1 for Safety, Quality and Patient Satisfaction, Jupiter Medical Center is the leading destination for world-class health care in Palm Beach County and the greater Treasure Coast.

Outstanding physicians, state-of-the-art facilities, innovative techniques and a commitment to serving the community enables Jupiter Medical Center to meet a broad range of patient needs. Jupiter Medical Center is the only hospital in Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties to receive a 4-star quality and safety rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Education

• Must have an M.S. in Medical Physics or appropriate field

Experience / Qualifications

• Board certification or board eligible in Medical Physics. Florida License is mandatory
• Preferred experience in clinical radiation oncology physics.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment and make good sound decisions, possess good hand-eye coordination, be alert and self motivated and listen intently.
• Excellent communication skills both verbally and in writing.

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Radiation Oncologist(s) and the Administrative Director, the Physicist provides continuing physics support to the department including:

• Treatment planning for stereotactic radiosurgery, stereotactic body radiation therapy, external radiotherapy and brachytherapy
• Periodic machine calibrations including but not limited to Accuray Cyberknife M6 unit, Varian Trilogy Unit, Liac e-IORT machine, Nucletron HDR unit
• Documentation of surveys, calibrations etc. as required
• Radiation Safety Committee member
• ACR, JACHO, ACHA etc, preparation as needed
• Will assist in the development of new projects as needed to keep abreast of the latest advances in the field
• Performs other duties as assigned

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