Physicist PhD 1

Loma Linda • Loma Linda, CA

2d • $96 - $130

About The Position

The Physicist PhD 1 provides leadership and supervision for clinical physics activities, including treatment planning, quality assurance, and treatment delivery. The role improves the quality and safety of radiation treatments through research and development and provides education through formal and informal instruction. Services may be provided at LLUMC and LLUCH hospitals. Performs other duties as needed.

Candidates must understand and embrace the mission, purpose, and identity of Loma Linda University Health and its affiliated entities, a Seventh-day Adventist, faith- and values-based Christian institution.

Requirements

• Doctorate’s degree in Physics, Medical Physics, or another related Biomedical Science.
• Completion of a medical physics residency.
• Eligibility to take the American Board of Radiology (ABR) certification examination.
• Board eligible for certification in therapeutic medical physics by the ABR or an equivalent board.
• Obtain ABR board certification within seven years of hire.
• Knowledge of physics principles in radiation therapy, including charged particle accelerators, x-ray production, and clinical applications.
• Knowledge of technical and clinical projects involving equipment and software implementation and upgrades.
• Knowledge of developing and maintaining clinical software to improve workflow efficiency, quality assurance, and treatment accuracy.
• Knowledge of treatment planning systems and site-specific external beam and brachytherapy techniques.
• Knowledge of radiation interactions with matter, dose deposition, image formation, and radiation dose calculations and measurements.
• Knowledge of quality management programs for radiation therapy and radiation protection, as well as oncology principles, patient anatomy, and radiobiology.
• Ability to use the computer and software programs necessary for the position and troubleshoot and calibrate patient care equipment.
• Ability to communicate positively, effectively, and professionally; follow and enforce policies; remain calm and courteous under pressure; lead, supervise, teach, collaborate, and accept direction.
• Ability to think critically, work independently with minimal supervision, perform basic math, manage multiple assignments, solve problems, organize and prioritize workload, recall information accurately, and pay close attention to detail.
• Ability to read, write legibly, and speak English with professional quality.
• Sensory abilities necessary for patient care and position duties, including distinguishing colors and smells, hearing conversation and workplace sounds, seeing screens and documents, and discerning temperature variances through touch.
• Understand and embrace the mission, purpose, and identity of Loma Linda University Health and its affiliated entities.

Nice To Haves

• Spanish-speaking ability.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise clinical physics activities, including treatment planning, quality assurance, and treatment delivery.
• Improve the quality and safety of radiation treatments through research and development activities.
• Provide formal and informal instruction.
• Perform other duties as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree