Carillion Health System Roanoke , VA 24001
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Senior Radiological Physicist
Roanoke, VA, US, 24014
Employment Status: Full time
Shift: Day
Facility: CRMH - Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital
Requisition Number: 144336
How You'll Help Transform Healthcare:
$20,000 new hire sign on bonus and up to $5,000 in relocation assistance available.
Experience is preferred but new graduates are encouraged to apply. The job is clinical in nature and entails most of the typical duties encountered by a medical physicist in a RadOnc department. The position reports to the Director of Physics. Physics is a stand-along department staffed with 2 therapy physicists, 2 diagnostic physicists, 3 dosimetrists, 1 linac engineer, and 2 physics assistants.
The Radiation Oncology department is supported by 2 physicians, 2 physicists and 3 dosimetrists. Patients are treated on 2 Varian LINACS, a Cyberknife and an HDR unit. Typical volumes are about 85 patients/day. Physics staff also supports Y90 liver spheres, theranostic agents such as LuDOTA and Pluvitco and prostate seed implants. A new Cancer Center building is currently in the planning stages, come be part of our exciting future.
Measures and accumulates radiological physics data, and provides analysis and documentation of data pertinent to clinical application of physics and radiation safety in medicine. Provides quality service in a caring and professional manner. Actively commits to team efforts, provision for cost effectiveness, service excellence, and respect for everyone by demonstrating actions which support the hospital mission, goals, and objectives, motto, service steps, and standards.
What We Require:
Education:Masters/Doctorate in Radiological Physics or appropriately related field required.
Experience: Prior related experience required. For diagnostic physicists, the ability to independently perform evaluations of diagnostic equipment, including ACR testing of CT & MRI scanners, and gamma cameras. Qualified to test mammography machines under MQSA is also required. For therapeutic physicists, the ability to independently perform annual and monthly LINAC QA, and be listed on the RAM license as an Authorized Medical Physicist.
Licensure/Certifications/Registration: Certification by the American Board of Radiology in Diagnostic Physics, Therapeutic Physics or Physics of Nuclear Medicine, or an equivalent certification as appropriate, is required.
Other Minimum Qualifications: Effective interpersonal, communication (verbal and written) and teamwork skills required. Must successfully complete orientation and competency validation for position.
About Carilion
This is Carilion Clinic ...
An organization where innovation happens, collaboration is expected and ideas are valued. A not-for-profit, mission-driven health system built on progress and partnerships. A courageous team that is always learning, never discouraged and forever curious.
Headquartered in Roanoke, Va., you will find a robust system of award winning hospitals, Level 1 and 3 trauma centers, Level 3 NICU, Institute of Orthopedics and Neurosciences, multi-specialty physician practices, and The Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and Research Institute.
Carilion is where you can make your own path, make new discoveries and, most importantly, make a difference. Here, in a place where the air is clean, people are kind and life is good. Make your tomorrow with us.
Requisition Number: 144336
Employment Status: Full tim
e
Location: CRMH - Carilion Roan
oke Memorial Hospital
Shift: Day
Shift Details: 8:00 - 4:30
Recruiter: JASON A BISHOP
Recruiter Phone: 540-983-4039
Recruiter Email: JABishop1@carilionclinic.org
For more information, contact the HR Service Center at 1-800-599-2537.
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Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
Carilion Clinic is a drug-free workplace.
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Equal Opportunity Employer
Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
Carilion Clinic is a drug-free workplace.
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