Medical Physicist

Ascension • Pensacola, FL

8d • Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for ensuring high-quality patient care by maintaining radiation-producing sources and imaging equipment while rigorously protecting staff and patients. The Medical Physicist will conduct necessary equipment calibrations and implement quality control procedures to maintain imaging device performance standards. They will also develop and recommend radiation safety procedures for relevant clinical areas, including ongoing education for staff on safety practices. Additionally, the role involves evaluating and justifying the procurement of new medical equipment and products to support departmental needs, and providing comprehensive physics support for patient treatment, including dose calculations, radiation oncologist consultations, and the design of treatment aids.

Requirements

• Medical Physicist specializing in Therapeutic Radiology credentialed from the Florida Council of Medical Physicists obtained within 24 Months (2 years) of hire date or job transfer date required. Must be board eligible upon hire or job transfer date.
• Medical Physicist specializing in Therapeutic Radiology credentialed from the American Board of Radiology obtained within 24 Months (2 years) of hire date or job transfer date required. Must be board eligible upon hire or job transfer date. Certification must be in Therapeutic Medical Physics.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high-quality patient care by maintaining radiation-producing sources and imaging equipment while rigorously protecting staff and patients.
• Conduct necessary equipment calibrations and implement quality control procedures to maintain imaging device performance standards.
• Develop and recommend radiation safety procedures for relevant clinical areas, including ongoing education for staff on safety practices.
• Evaluate and justify the procurement of new medical equipment and products to support departmental needs.
• Provide comprehensive physics support for patient treatment, including dose calculations, radiation oncologist consultations, and the design of treatment aids.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED