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Trinity Health Medical Physicist - Onsite in DES MOINES, Iowa

Employment Type:

Full time

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Description:

$25,000 Sign-On Bonus

GENERAL SUMMARY : Develops radiotherapy treatment and assures quality of those treatments and the machines delivering the treatments. This role offers hybrid coverage with remote and on-site working options.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Development and specifications for radiotherapy treatment and simulation equipment.

  • Development of procedures for acceptance testing and continuing evaluation of radiotherapy and simulation equipment.

  • Calibration and characterization of radiation from therapeutic sources and machines and their physical properties and arrangements.

  • Provision of documentation that radiotherapy and simulation equipment and sources meet accreditation and regulatory compliance requirements.

  • Specification, acceptance testing, management and supervision of computer systems and associated data bases used for treatment planning and calculation of treatment times or monitor units.

  • Implementation and management of dosimetric and beam delivery aspects of external beam and Brach therapy irradiation.

  • Provision of consultation to physicians in assuring accurate delivery of prescribed radiation dose to specific patient sand associated risk.

  • Development and management of Quality Control program. - Development/evaluation of radiation safety program, including written procedures for the protection of patients, workers, and the public.

  • Protective shielding design and radiation safety surveys. -

Collecting treatment machine data required for patient dose calculations, entering such data into the treatment-planning computer.

  • Acceptance testing of new radiation therapy equipment.

  • Review of patient charts on a weekly basis. -

Assist dosimetrists in preparing computer treatment plans.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED :

  • Master of Science degree in Medical Physics as well as Board Certification is required.

  • Excellent command of the English language is required.

  • Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to population served within in three (3) months of hire.

Benefits Start Day One!

  • Medical Insurance with the option for Flexible Spending Accounts

  • Dental Insurance

  • Vision Insurance

  • Basic Life and AD&D Insurance

  • Supplemental Life Insurance

  • Supplemental AD&D Insurance

  • Dependent Life Insurance

  • Short and Long-Term Disability/ Income Protection

  • Time Off – regularly accrued PTO for full-time team members, 6 paid holidays, and additional personal days!

  • Voluntary Benefits through Farmington

  • Accident Insurance

  • Auto/Home insurance

  • Critical Illness Insurance

  • Hospital Indemnity Insurance

  • Identity/Theft Insurance

  • Legal Services

  • Pet Insurance

  • Permanent Life Insurance

  • Well-Being Resources

  • Adoption Assistance

  • Colleague Discounts through Perkspot

  • Six free therapy sessions/coaching sessions per calendar year for Colleague and household members through Spring Health

  • Student Loan Relief Services

  • Tuition Reimbursement

  • Weight Management Reimbursement Benefit

  • Commuter Benefits

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran

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