Physicist

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Description: MercyOne Central Iowa sets the standard for personalized and radically convenient care in the Des Moines metro area and surrounding counties. MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center, founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1893, is the longest continually operating hospital in Des Moines and Iowa's largest medical center, with 802 beds available. The hospital is one of the Midwest's largest referral centers. Other centers associated with MercyOne Central Iowa include: MercyOne West Des Moines Medical Center MercyOne Centerville Medical Center MercyOne Newton Medical Center MercyOne Children's Hospital MercyOne Clive Rehabilitation Hospital House of Mercy Clive Behavioral Health With more than 7,000 colleagues and a medical staff of almost 1,500 physicians and allied health professionals, MercyOne Central Iowa is one of Iowa's largest employers. MercyOne Medical Group - Central Iowa is one of Iowa's largest multispecialty clinic systems, made up of more than 50 primary care, pediatric, internal medicine and specialty clinics located throughout Dallas, Jasper, Polk, Wapello, Warren and Webster counties. GENERAL SUMMARY: Develops radiotherapy treatment and assures quality of those treatments and the machines delivering the treatments. 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. 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.