Physicist

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a Physicist, you will be a central figure responsible for conducting advanced research, developing innovative theories, and applying fundamental physics principles to solve complex scientific and technological challenges. You will play a vital role in advancing knowledge and fostering discovery.

Every day, you will meticulously design and execute experiments, collect and analyze complex data, develop and validate theoretical models, and present findings clearly. You will also collaborate extensively with multidisciplinary teams, utilize advanced tools, and continuously strive to push boundaries in your specialized area.

To be successful in this role, you will combine a degree in Physics or a related field, a proven track record of significant research, and exceptional analytical and problem‑solving skills. You will demonstrate a meticulous approach to scientific inquiry, strong communication, and thrive in a dynamic, intellectually stimulating environment dedicated to groundbreaking innovations.

• Performance specification, acceptance testing, and commissioning of new equipment.
• Calibration and characterization of radiation from therapeutic sources and machines and their physical properties and arrangements.
• Development and maintenance of quality assurance programs for all treatment modalities, localization procedures, and computational equipment to assure that patients receive prescribed doses within acceptable degrees of accuracy.
• Maintenance of all instrumentation required for calibration of sources, measurement of radiation and calibration of doses.
• Maintains records of use of radionuclides for brachytherapy procedures. Assembles and prepares brachytherapy applications and interstitial sources; loads and threads sources, as needed. Returns sources to the storage area.
• First‑order maintenance of treatment units in conjunction with the service engineer.

Required

• Masters Other Medical Physics , upon hire and
• 3-5 years of clinical experience; and
• Experience with Linac-based SRS and SBRT; and
• Experience with Linear Accelerators, Aria, and Eclipse; and
• Completion of a CAMPEP-accredited medical physics residency.

Preferred

• Radiology Certified American Board of Radiology, upon hire

CHI St. Vincent is part of Common Spirit Health.