Medical Physicist – EvergreenHealth, Kirkland - Seattle East Side
About The Position
Responsible for ensuring the safe and effective delivery of radiation to achieve a therapeutic result as prescribed in patient care. Performs and oversees the technical aspects of procedures. Responsible for protecting patients and others from potentially harmful or excessive radiation. Follows established protocols to ensure accurate patient dosimetry, the measurement and characterization of radiation, the determination of delivered dose, and the advancement of procedures necessary to ensure image quality. Participates in the development of and direction of quality assurance programs. Assists other healthcare professionals in optimizing the balance between the beneficial and detrimental effects of radiation. Ensures compliance with applicable federal and state regulations.
Requirements
- Masters degree in medical physics.
- Graduate of an Accredited residency program in Therapeutic Radiation Oncology
- Board Certification within 2 years of hire by the American Board of Radiology in Therapeutic Radiology Physics or Certification by the American Board of Medical Physics in Radiation Oncology Physics or Certification by Canadian College of Physicists in Medicine.
Responsibilities
- Ensuring the safe and effective delivery of radiation to achieve a therapeutic result as prescribed in patient care.
- Performing and overseeing the technical aspects of procedures.
- Protecting patients and others from potentially harmful or excessive radiation.
- Following established protocols to ensure accurate patient dosimetry, the measurement and characterization of radiation, the determination of delivered dose, and the advancement of procedures necessary to ensure image quality.
- Participating in the development of and direction of quality assurance programs.
- Assisting other healthcare professionals in optimizing the balance between the beneficial and detrimental effects of radiation.
- Ensuring compliance with applicable federal and state regulations.
Benefits
- Medical, vision and dental insurance
- On-demand virtual health care
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Account
- Life and disability insurance
- Retirement plans (457(b) and 401(a) with employer contribution)
- Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate degrees
- Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
- Paid Time Off/Vacation
- CME Allowance and Time Off
- Extended Illness Bank/Sick Leave
- Paid holidays
- Voluntary hospital indemnity insurance
- Voluntary identity theft protection
- Voluntary legal insurance
- Free parking
- Commuter benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
