Medical Physicist

Details

• Department: Radiation Oncology
• Schedule: Full-Time, Day Shift; 4x10s 
• Hospital: Saint Thomas Midtown
• Location: Nashville, TN

Our Radiation Oncology Clinic is equipped with TrueBeam, Halcyon, GE Optima 580RT CT, and Bravos HDR Unit and utilizes utilizes Aria/Eclipse and Radformation ClearCheck, EZ Fluence, and AutoContour.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.

Responsibilities

Ensure the quality of care in the use of radiation-producing sources and imaging equipment, while protecting patients and staff from radiation.

• Perform required calibrations on equipment.
• Recommend and justify new equipment and products for the department.
• Conduct equipment performance reviews as needed and implement quality control procedures for imaging devices.
• Recommend radiation safety procedures to areas using radiation.
• Educate staff in radiation safety practices.
• Support all physics aspects of patient treatment including consultation with radiation oncologists, calculation of radiation doses, design and fabrication of treatment aids and assurance of the accuracy of all treatment parameters.

Requirements

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Medical Physicist obtained within 24 Months (2 years) of hire date or job transfer date.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's
  degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required

Additional Preferences

• MS or PhD in Medical Physics strongly preferred.
• ABR certified or board eligible.

Why Join Our Team

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

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