Medical Physicist / Gamma Knife

Lovelace Health System•Albuquerque, NM

15d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Lovelace Medical Center in Albuquerque, New Mexico, as an as-needed, part-time, day-shift Gamma Knife Medical Physicist. The role provides coverage for Gamma Knife treatments alongside radiation oncologists. The physicist manages patient imaging, treatment planning, patient treatment, and quality assurance, including machine QA. The work is performed under the supervision of the Chief Medical Physicist, with coverage occurring in a solo setting when the Chief is at an offsite external beam location. The role also follows radiation safety guidelines set by the hospital Radiation Safety Officer. Lovelace Medical Center is an acute care hospital with 263 licensed beds, providing emergency care, surgical services, non-invasive robotic spine surgery, stroke care, radiology, and oncology services. The organization describes a people-first environment with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, wellness and education resources, paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture.

Requirements

MS or PhD degree.
Current American Board of Radiology certification in Therapeutic Medical Physics.
At least 3 years of experience.
Prior experience with Gamma Knife Icon.
Prior and/or current Authorized Medical Physicist (AMP) status on a RAM license in or outside New Mexico.

Responsibilities

Provide as-needed coverage for Gamma Knife treatments with radiation oncologists.
Manage patient imaging, treatment planning, and patient treatment.
Perform patient treatment and machine quality assurance (QA).
Work under the supervision of the Chief Medical Physicist; provide coverage in a solo setting when the Chief is at an offsite external beam location.
Follow radiation safety guidelines set by the hospital Radiation Safety Officer (RSO).