Radiation Oncology Physicist

Job Summary:

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.

Key Position Details:

Job Description:

As a Radiation Oncology Physicist at Allina Health, you will be responsible for providing medical physics services in accordance with the highest standard of practice. This includes planning, optimization, evaluation, and delivery of radiation therapy. You will ensure the accurate and consistent performance of equipment, treatment plans, and dose calculations. Additionally, you will be responsible for the safe and accurate administration of therapeutic radiation and act as the department's primary resource for all medical radiation safety and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Quality & Safety:
  • Design, implement, and comply with quality control programs for radiation-producing equipment and radioactive materials.
  • Implement and quality assure procedures for planning and delivery of radiotherapy.
  • Perform daily clinical tasks, including chart checks, plan checks, patient-specific quality assurance, and other special procedures as needed.
  • Perform weekly, monthly, and annual quality assurance testing on equipment.
  • Attend and participate in departmental or facility meetings.
• Treatment & Planning:
  • Perform physics planning and delivery of radioactive brachytherapy source procedures.
  • Produce computer plans to satisfy physician prescriptions or written directives.
  • May produce treatment plans using available modes and techniques.
• Collaboration:
  • Work with the physics team in a peer team model.
  • Consult and collaborate with radiation oncology, dosimetry, radiation therapist, or department members on complex treatment cases.
  • Collaborate with the Radiation Safety officer to achieve federal and state compliance.
  • Participate in troubleshooting and upgrading systems used in Radiation Oncology.
  • Provide leadership in technical, educational, and radiation matters to the radiation oncology department.
• Innovation:
  • Determine technical specifications for new equipment and software.
  • Participate in the development and implementation of protocols or treatment procedures.

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Medical Physics from a CAMPEP-accredited program or Doctoral/Ph.D. level advanced degree.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2 to 5 years of experience in a clinical radiation oncology setting.

Licenses/Certifications:

• Completion of a CAMPEP-approved residency or equivalent.
• American Board of Radiology Certification in Therapeutic Medical Physics or American Board of Medical Physics in Medical Physics.
• HDR Brachytherapy Authorized Medical Physicist credentialing criteria.

Physical Demands:

• Light Work: Lifting weight up to 20 lbs. occasionally, up to 10 lbs. frequently.