Medical Physicist

Overview

Location:

UCHealth Harmony Campus, 2121 Fort Collins, CO

Department: PVH Radiation Oncology

FTE:
Full Time, 1.0, 80.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)

Shift: Days

Pay: $87.21 - $130.82 per hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience

Responsible for ensuring the safe and effective delivery of radiation therapy to patients. This role involves collaborating with radiation oncologists, dosimetrists, and radiation therapists to design and implement treatment plans, calibrate and maintain radiation equipment, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

• Performs equipment calibration, maintenance and quality assurance (QA) testing on treatment devices to ensure they are operating within specified parameters, address technical issues or discrepancies, perform patient-specific QA testing, and conduct routine maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Supports treatment plan development and review, including collaboration with physicians and dosimetrists during the treatment planning process, review and approval of patient treatment plans, and ensuring accuracy and clinical protocol compliance of dosimetry calculations.
• Supervise special procedures, such as SRS/SBRT treatment sessions or brachytherapy procedures, and ability to cross-cover most clinical responsibilities.
• Engages in professional development, clinical projects, and participation in Quality Improvement/Process Improvement.

• Master's degree in Medical Physics, Physics, Radiation Biology or related field.
• American Board of Radiology (A ) certified or board eligible within 2 years. Relevant certification as determined at position level.
• ADDITIONAL POSITION LEVEL CREDENTIAL INFORMATION:
  Board eligible with completion of board certification or QMP within 2 years.
• Successful completion of an approved residency program through the Commission on Accreditation of Medical Physics Education Programs (CAMPEP) is required prior to start date.

• UCHealth offers a comprehensive total rewards package (benefit eligibility is based on FTE status):
  Medical, dental and vision coverage including coverage for eligible dependents
• 403(b) with employer matching contributions
• Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (including Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence; PTO is available from start of employment
• Employer-paid basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up options
• Employer-paid short term and long term disability with buy-up options
• Wellness benefits and a full suite of voluntary benefits (FSA, HSA with eligible plans, identity protection, pet insurance, employee discounts)
• Education benefits and opportunity for up to 100% tuition assistance for specific degrees, with eligible programs potentially providing up to $5,250 per year in tuition reimbursement
• Three Year Incentive Bonus recognizing contributions to quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals and tenure
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility with guidance to submit federal loans for forgiveness

UCHealth is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and are committed to equal employment opportunities. No applicant shall be discriminated against based on race, color, national origin, language, culture, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, disability, orientation, gender, veteran status, socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic prohibited by law. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request.