Medical Physicist

Medical Physicist

Pay range: $91.98 - $137.99 Radiation Oncology - Bend & Redmond, Oregon

St. Charles 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 include:

• Providing all medical physics services and related functions for Cancer Services.
• Maintaining the technical quality, calibration, and accuracy of radiation treatment equipment and hardware.
• Maintaining technical quality and accuracy of the Raystation treatment planning system, Aria record and verify system, and associated computer systems/interfaces.
• Making recommendations for purchase or replacement of software and hardware systems as needed.
• Researching methods and techniques which enhance the precision of radiation treatments. Developing education plans and disseminating this information to caregivers.
• Providing deformable image and dose registrations to the Radiation Oncologist. Maintaining technical accuracy and quality controls over the deformation systems (Raystation and MIM).
• Supporting departmental development initiatives such as participation in clinical trials, and student education opportunities.
• Assisting in patient-care procedures as requested by the Radiation Oncologists.
• Submitting timely and accurate physics charges. Maintaining familiarity with job-relevant CMS guidance.
• Providing appropriate oversight as custodian of radioactive materials in Radiation Oncology.
• Actively participating in modern quality assurance and quality improvement programs that conform to AAPM recommendations, Joint Commission requirements, and Oregon Health Authority and NRC regulations.
• Participating in the drafting, development, revision, and maintenance of departmental policies, procedures, workflows, and Standard Work processes.
• Supporting the vision, mission, and values of the organization in all respects.
• Supporting Lean principles of continuous improvement with energy and enthusiasm, functioning as a champion of change.
• Providing and maintaining a safe environment for caregivers, patients, and guests.
• Conducting all activities with the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality.
• Complying with all applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures. Supporting the organization's corporate integrity efforts by acting in an ethical and appropriate manner, reporting known or suspected violation of applicable rules, and cooperating fully with all organizational investigations and proceedings.
• Delivering customer service and/or patient care in a manner that promotes goodwill, and is timely, efficient, and accurate.
• May perform additional duties of similar complexity within the organization, as required or assigned.

Education:

• Required:
  
  Must possess a minimum of a Master's Degree in Medical Physics from an accredited program.
• Preferred: CAMPEP or other accredited residency program.

Licensure/Certification/Registration:

• Required:
  
  American Board of Radiology (A ), American Board for Medical Physicists (ABMP) or Canadian College of Physicists in Medicine (CCPM) board eligible. Must obtain certification within 5 years of eligibility.
• Preferred: A , ABMP or CCPM Board Certification.

Experience:

• Required:
  
  Two (2) years in a medical center as a Radiation Oncology Physicist or resident.
• Preferred: N/A

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required to perform the job safely.

Physical Requirements:

• Continually (75% or more):
  Use of clear and audible speaking voice and the ability to hear normal speech level.
• Frequently (50%):
  Sitting, standing, walking, lifting 1-10 pounds, keyboard operation.
• Occasionally (25%):
  Bending, climbing stairs, reaching overhead, carrying/pushing or pulling 1-10 pounds, grasping/squeezing.
• Rarely (10%):
  Stooping/kneeling/crouching, lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling 11-15 pounds, operation of a motor vehicle.
• Never (5%):
  Climbing…