Radiation Therapist/ Radiation Physicist - Remote/ once a week onsite
| Verified Pay check_circle | Provided by the employer$70 - $110 per hour |
|---|---|
| Hours | Full-time |
| Location | Des Moines, IA, US Des Moines, Iowa open_in_new |
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Verified Pay check_circleProvided by the employer$32.12
$34.94
$90.00
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Job Description
***$25,000 SIGN ON BONUS***
***Eligible for Relocation Assistance***
***Eligible for Stipend Payments up to $20,000 while in residency***
***Will consider possible remote work***
The manager is looking for someone that is primarily on site and then would be open to 1 day per week remote
Radiation Physicist
Responsible for performing all medical physics tasks necessary for the safe and accurate delivery of therapeutic ionizing radiation in collaboration with the radiation oncologists and staff.
Responsibilities:
Develops, implements, and reviews the policies and procedures that assure proper functioning of all therapeutic equipment including accelerators, and brachytherapy equipment, ensuring smooth and safe operations.
Assures that the daily output and quality assessment checks of radiation producing equipment are performed and that equipment is in proper working order.
Maintains proper output checks on accelerators, simulation, and other radiation therapy associated equipment.
Assists dosimetry in treatment planning for External Beam, Stereotactic Radiosurgery and Brachytherapy.
Prepares coordinates and effectively collaborates with the radiation oncologists and technical staff on optimal treatment plans.
Education:
Master of Science in Medical Physics, Physics, or related field required. Doctor's degree in Medical Physics or Physics related discipline preferred. [REQUIRED]
Experience:
3-5 years of experience in a clinical setting preferred. [HIGHLY PREFFERED]
License(s)/Certification(s):
- Board Certified Radiation Therapy Physicist by the American Board of Medical Physicists. [REQUIRED]
- Board Certified Radiation Therapy Physicist by the American Board of Radiology. [REQUIRED]
- Eligible to be an Authorized Medical Physicist by the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services. [HIGHLY PREFERRED]
- Certification by the American Board of Radiology or equivalent in therapeutic Medical Physics. This is required within 3 years of hire. [PREFERRED]
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