Physicist

Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers • Boulder, CO

377d • $220,000 - $260,000

About The Position

Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers is seeking an experienced medical physicist to join their team in Boulder, Colorado. The role involves the design optimization, technical evaluation, and delivery of radiation treatment plans, ensuring the safety of patients and staff. The successful candidate will collaborate with a team of physicists and other healthcare professionals in a progressive environment that emphasizes teamwork and flexibility.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Physics or Medical Physics from an accredited institution.
• 5-6 years of experience in clinical radiation physics, particularly in Radiation Oncology.
• Certification by the American Board of Radiology or Board of Medical Physics.
• Understanding of treatment planning systems and radiation safety protocols.
• Strong analysis, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with HDR systems and brachytherapy procedures.
• Familiarity with Varian Eclipse and Brainlab Elements treatment planning systems.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the design optimization, technical evaluation, and precise delivery of radiation treatment plans.
• Ensures the safety of patients and staff during radiation therapy procedures.
• Participates in clinical, research, and educational duties as needed.
• Determines the need for and specifies dosimetric and treatment planning equipment.
• Supervises maintenance of radiation treatment equipment and evaluates its performance.
• Maintains quality management programs related to external beam radiotherapy equipment.
• Advises physicians and technical staff during patient planning and treatment.
• Develops protocols for monitor unit calculations to ensure accuracy with prescriptions.
• Participates in chart rounds to review treatment plans and patient setups.
• Maintains documentation related to radiation treatment plans and equipment.
• Conducts HDR and LDR brachytherapy procedures as needed.
• Mentors junior physicists and participates in the training of new staff.

Benefits

• Wellness program
• Health savings account
• Paid holidays
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Flexible spending account
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Master's degree