Medical Physicist

6 days ago

Brentwood, Tennessee, United States TriStar Health Full time
Job Summary

The Medical Physicist plays a critical role in ensuring the safe and accurate delivery of radiation dose to cancer patients. This position requires a high level of expertise in radiation oncology and medical physics, with a focus on designing and implementing quality management programs for radiotherapy equipment and therapeutic radioisotopes.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design and implement quality management programs for radiotherapy equipment and therapeutic radioisotopes
  • Ensure the safe and accurate delivery of radiation dose to cancer patients
  • Develop and implement treatment plans, including stereotactic radiosurgery, stereotactic body radiation therapy, high dose rate brachytherapy, and low dose rate brachytherapy
  • Collaborate with radiation oncologists to develop special physics consults for treatment strategies
  • Participate in the treatment planning and verification of special treatment procedures
  • Develop purchasing and acceptance specifications for imaging and radiation therapy equipment
  • Consult with radiation oncologists on patient doses and optimization of patient treatment plans and delivery
  • Develop, implement, and supervise quality control programs in the radiology or radiation oncology department
  • Supervise the design and construction of patient treatment aids or special devices
  • Supervise brachytherapy procedures and abide by NRC/State regulations
  • Research and develop new devices and modalities for improved therapeutic uses of radiation
  • Provide technical direction of radiation oncology staff
  • Develop policy and procedures related to radiation safety and radiation oncology physics
Requirements
  • Masters Degree required
  • ABR Board Certification eligible
  • ABR Board Certification in Therapeutic Radiological Physics preferred
  • Knowledgeable in areas of anatomy, physiology, clinical oncology, radiobiology, radiation physics, and radiation safety
  • Expertise in the technical aspects of radiation oncology and medical physics
  • Knowledgeable in health care informatics
  • Working knowledge of radiation safety principles and practices
What We Offer

TriStar Health offers a comprehensive benefits package that supports the health, life, career, and retirement of our colleagues. This includes:

  • Comprehensive medical coverage
  • Dental and vision benefits
  • Life and disability coverage
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Supplemental health protection plans
  • Auto and home insurance
  • Identity theft protection
  • Legal counseling
  • Long-term care coverage
  • Moving assistance
  • Pet insurance
  • 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Fertility and family building benefits
  • Adoption assistance
  • Referral services
  • Consumer discounts
  • Retirement readiness and rollover assistance services
  • Preferred banking partnerships
  • Education assistance
  • Colleague recognition program
  • Time Away From Work Program
  • Employee Health Assistance Fund

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