Physicist PhD 2

Loma Linda • Loma Linda, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Physicist PhD 2 provides leadership and supervision of clinical physics activities such as treatment planning, quality assurance, and treatment delivery. This role improves the quality and safety of radiation treatments through research and development activities, and provides education through formal and informal instruction. These services may be provided at LLUMC and LLUCH hospitals. Performs other duties as needed.

Requirements

• Doctorate’s Degree in Physics, Medical Physics, or other related Biomedical Science required.
• Five years of experience required in clinical therapy physics, radiation therapy physics, or research.
• American Board of Radiology (ABR) or equivalent Certification in therapeutic medical physics required.
• Knowledgeable in applying physics to deliver radiation treatments to cancer patients, with expert-level skills in: charged particle accelerators, x-ray production, and their use in therapy delivery.
• Expert-level skills in leading technical and clinical projects for equipment and software upgrades, including defining requirements, coordinating implementation, and ensuring clinical readiness.
• Expert-level skills in developing and maintaining clinical software to improve efficiency, streamline QA, and enhance accuracy in treatment planning.
• Expert-level skills in principles and software of treatment planning systems, including site-specific external beam and brachytherapy techniques.
• Expert-level skills in radiation interactions with matter, dose deposition, image formation.
• Expert-level skills in dose calculations and measurements.
• Expert-level skills in quality management programs for radiation therapy and protection.
• Expert-level skills in oncology principles, patient anatomy, and radiobiology.
• Able to read; write legibly; speak in English (and Spanish preferred) with professional quality.
• Able to use computer and software programs necessary to the position.
• Able to troubleshoot and calibrate patient care equipment.
• Able to relate and communicate positively, effectively, and professionally with others.
• Able to be assertive and consistent in following and/or enforcing policies.
• Able to work calmly and respond courteously when under pressure.
• Able to lead, supervise, teach, and collaborate.
• Able to accept direction.
• Able to think critically; work independently with minimal supervision.
• Able to perform basic math functions.
• Able to manage multiple assignments effectively.
• Able to work well under pressure.
• Able to problem solve.
• Able to organize and prioritize workload.
• Able to recall information with accuracy.
• Able to pay close attention to detail.
• Able to distinguish colors and smells as necessary for patient care.
• Able to hear sufficiently for general conversation in person and on the telephone.
• Able to identify and distinguish various sounds associated with the work place/patient care.
• Able to see adequately to read computer screens, medical records, and written documents necessary to position.
• Able to discern temperature variances through touch.

Nice To Haves

• Proton experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and supervision of clinical physics activities such as treatment planning, quality assurance, and treatment delivery.
• Improves the quality and safety of radiation treatments through research and development activities.
• Provides education through formal and informal instruction.
• Performs other duties as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees