Medical Physicist

University of Washington Medical Center•WA County - Kitsap, WA

5d•$114,000 - $240,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Radiation Oncology of the University of Washington (UW) School of Medicine, Seattle, WA invites applications for a position as a staff Medical Physicist. The successful candidate will contribute to the clinical mission of the department in a vibrant group that includes 34 faculty medical physicists, 3 staff medical physicists, 40 physicians, 12 Advanced Practice Providers, and 15 residents in radiation oncology and medical physics. The medical physicist will report to the Director of Medical Physics in Radiation Oncology with clinical service primarily at the site of practice at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center (FHCC) Peninsula in Poulsbo, WA. At the University of Washington, equity, diversity, and inclusion are integral to excellence. A core value of the institution mission is to honor diverse experiences and perspectives, strive to create welcoming and respectful learning environments, and promote equity and inclusion.

Requirements

Master's degree in medical physics or related field
2 years' clinical experience
Board Certified or Board eligibility in therapeutic radiological physics by the American Board of Radiology or equivalent.
Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.

Nice To Haves

Excellent clinical medical physics skills
A commitment to safety and quality
A willingness to take ownership of professional service
Excellent teamwork and communication skills
Ability to explain complex problems to other professionals on the team
Awareness and commitment toward maintaining a diverse and inclusive culture.

Responsibilities

Support the planning and delivery of radiotherapy including external beam, brachytherapy, treatment planning, dosimetry, treatment verification, quality assurance, staff training and consults with other providers and patients.
Quality assurance of linear accelerators (20%)
Imaging equipment and brachytherapy equipment (10%)
Brachytherapy procedures (10%)
Plan and chart review (30%)
Routine clinical support (20%)
Commissioning, maintaining, and improving equipment (10%)
Work in a team environment in support of radiotherapy resources of the department.