OU Health is seeking a Physicist for a job in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Physicist
- Discipline: Allied Health Professional
- Start Date: ASAP
- Duration: Ongoing
- Employment Type: Staff
Pay is based on years of applicable experience and acuity level of position
Position Title: Medical Physicist
Department: Radiation Therapy
Job Description: General Description: Responsible for the clinical physics duties of the Department of Radiation Oncology and to maintain the quality assurance of all instruments, treatment planning systems that are being used in the department to ensure that patients receive optimal treatment as prescribed by physicians.
Essential Responsibilities:
Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.
- Periodic (Daily, Weekly, Monthly, Annual as appropriate) calibration of radiation generators and sources; quality assurance of radiation equipment, treatment planning and record and verification systems; acceptance testing, commissioning and beam data measurement
- Treatment Planning for IMRT/3DCRT, plan verification, physics calculations and chart check
- Dose verification, In Vivo Dosimetry, electron output measurements, special imaging (CT, MRI, Ultrasound, PET, etc.,), immobilization and treatment techniques - planning and dosimetry, commissioning and planning of special procedures.
- Planning, quality assurance and procedures for stereotactic radiosurgery (Gamma Knife and LINAC-based SRS (EDGE) proton radiotherapy, unsealed source (delivery and radiation safety protocols), and LDR/HDR Brachytherapy.
- Second-check of shielding calculations if needed and involvement as proctor of graduate students and graduate medical physicists, as well as teaching roles.
- Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position.
General Responsibilities:
- Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
- Master's degree in Medical Physics, Physics or related field.
Experience:
- 1 year of clinical experience in radiation physics or 1 year of experience in approved clinical medical physics graduate/residency program.
Licensure/Certifications/Registrations Required:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proficient with the use of Microsoft Office tools.
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to login. OU Health is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family. OU Health Job ID . Posted job title: Medical Physicist
About OU Health
OU Health is the state's only comprehensive academic health system of hospitals, clinics and centers of excellence. With 11,000 employees and more than 1,300 physicians and advanced practice providers, OU Health is home to Oklahoma's largest doctor network with a complete range of specialty care. OU Health serves Oklahoma and the region with the state's only freestanding children's hospital, the only National Cancer Institute-Designated OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center, Oklahoma's flagship hospital, which serves as the state's only Level 1 trauma center and Edmond Medical Center in the heart of the Edmond Community. Becker's Hospital Review named University of Oklahoma Medical Center one of the 100 Great Hospitals in America for 2020. OU Health's oncology program at OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center was named Oklahoma's top facility for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report in its 2020-21 rankings. OU Health also was ranked by U.S. News & World Report as high performing in these specialties: Colon Surgery, COPD and Congestive Heart Failure. OU Health's mission is to lead healthcare in patient care, education and research.
Experts in prevention, treatment and cures, our team works to improve lives through innovation in medical care, education and research, while investing in the people, technologies and facilities that will enable us to achieve our goals. We are seeking individuals who have a passion and talent for caring for others. By joining our team, you will provide quality health care to our community through the work you do every day. We provide clinical and non-clinical opportunities to further your career and we invite you to explore our available positions.
Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Life insurance
- Pet insurance
- Sick pay
- Continuing Education
- 401k retirement plan
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Employee assistance programs
- Benefits start day 1