Medical Physicist

Full-Time, Days  Pay range: $173,680 - $260,520    This position is eligible for a relocation bonus.
** ST. CHARLES HEALTH SYSTEM
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* TITLE:

** Medical Physicist
** REPORTS TO POSITION:
** Chief Medical Physicist
** DEPARTMENT:
** Cancer Services
** DATE LAST REVIEWED:
** November 2025
** OUR VISION:
** Creating America’s healthiest community, together
** OUR MISSION:
** In the spirit of love and compassion, better health, better care, better value
** OUR VALUES:
** Accountability, Caring and Teamwork
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* DEPARTMENT SUMMARY:

** The Radiation Therapy Department consists of the Bend Cancer Center and the Redmond Cancer Center which opens April of 2026. The team currently consists of four physicists and six radiation oncologists. A fifth physics position is open due to our growing department and new cancer center. The department is about to complete a transition to all Varian linear accelerators, including two Truebeams and one Halcyon along with support systems such as Raystation, ARIA, and Brainlab.

The department also includes one Bravos HDR afterloader with a second Bravos afterloader slated for the soon to be completed Redmond Cancer Center.

The Cancer Center rles Health System (SCHS) is a comprehensive cancer center that provides holistic care to our patients. The cancer center provides chemotherapy, medical oncology, infusion services, radiation therapy, integrative medicine, nutrition, social work, survivorship, and other supportive care treatments. All of our staff support our patients in the various stages of their treatments.
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* POSITION OVERVIEW:

** The
** Medical Physicist
** rles Health System plays a key role in supporting Cancer Services Radiation Therapy by providing expert scientific and technical services. This includes ensuring the safe, effective, and accurate delivery of radiation treatments as prescribed by the Radiation Oncologist, in line with AAPM, ASTRO, and ACR guidelines. The physicist is responsible for producing clear, thorough documentation and communication to support high-quality patient care.

This position maintains compliance with Oregon Health Authority and NRC regulations and participates in radiation safety initiatives within the Cancer Center and the broader St. Charles Health System. The physicist also engages in ongoing professional development to stay current with advancements in quality control practices, patient treatment techniques, and department management strategies.

Staffing is structured in accordance with ASTRO's "Safety is No Accident" guidelines to uphold the highest standards of patient care. While this position does not have direct managerial responsibilities, the physicist collaborates with the radiation therapy team to ensure optimal clinical outcomes and contributes to the continued excellence of the department.
** ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES:
** Provides all medical physics services and related functions for Cancer Services.

Maintains the technical quality, calibration, and accuracy of radiation treatment equipment and hardware including but not limited to all linear accelerators, on-board imaging systems, CT simulators, HDR brachytherapy afterloaders, and all supporting quality-assurance equipment.

Maintains technical quality and accuracy of the Raystation treatment planning system, Mosaiq record and verify system, and associated computer systems/interfaces.

Makes recommendations for purchase or replacement of software and hardware systems as needed.

Participates in continuous-improvement initiatives.

Researches methods and techniques which enhance the precision of radiation treatments. Develops education plans and disseminates this information to caregivers.

Provides specific patient services such as special physics consultations, special dosimetry consultations, and computerized treatment planning as needed. Collects patient-specific TLD in-vivo dosimetry measurements as needed.

Reviews daily quality assurance metrics, performs weekly chart reviews per HCFA requirements, provides any needed patient-specific calculations, etc.

Provides deformable image and dose registrations to the Radiation Oncologist. Maintains technical accuracy and quality controls over the deformation systems (Raystation and MIM).Supports departmental development initiatives such as participation in clinical trials, and student education opportunities.

Assists in patient-care procedures as requested by the Radiation Oncologists.

Submits timely and accurate physics charges. Maintains familiarity with job-relevant CMS guidance.

Provides appropriate oversight as custodian of radioactive materials in Radiation Oncology. This includes but is not limited to HDR Ir-192 sources and any QA sources.

Serves as a member of, or provide reports to, the Radiation Safety Committee as necessary.

Assists the hospital RSO as necessary.

Actively participates in modern quality assurance and quality improvement programs that conform to AAPM recommendations, Joint Commission requirements, and Oregon Health…