Medical Physicist - Pineville​/Monroe Levine Cancer Radiation

Position: Medical Physicist - Atrium Health Pineville/Monroe Levine Cancer Radiation FT

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Position Details

• Department: Atrium Health Union - Oncology:
  Radiation
• Status: Full time
• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• Hours per week: 40
• Schedule: Daily during clinic hours and other times as needed to support clinical operations.
• Pay Range: $85,000 - $136,000 per year
• Sign‑on Bonus: Eligible based on eligibility criteria

Key Responsibilities

• Performs delivery of non‑standard, standard, and complex treatment planning and techniques.
• Calibrates therapy machines, measures instruments against national standards, and measures beam data for treatment planning. Leads troubleshooting, collaborates with medical engineers, and operates QA procedures as required.
• Performs radiation surveys of patients exposed to radioactive sources and of treatment rooms.
• Enters and validates data in treatment planning systems.
• Assists with writing specifications, commissioning new equipment, and designing new techniques as needed.
• Champions implementation of new technology and techniques, serves as a technical resource, preceptor, and conducts in‑services.
• Assists in completion of competencies for other staff.
• Ensures compliance with all state, federal, and accrediting bodies.
• Demonstrates age‑specific patient care knowledge and applies developmental principles to assess and meet individualized patient needs.

Licensure, Registration, and Certification

• Medical Physicist certification issued by the American Board of Medical Physics (ABMP) must be obtained within 4 years, or
• Medical Physicist (CMP‑A ) certification issued by The American Board of Radiology (A ) must be obtained within 4 years, or
• Medical Physicist (CMP‑CCPM) certification issued by The Canadian College of Physicists in Medicine (CCPM) must be obtained within 4 years.

Education

• Master's Degree in Medical Physics.

Experience

• No experience required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Completion of a CAMPEP‑accredited medical physics residency program is required.
• Knowledge of treatment units and simulators, including limitations in clinical situations.
• Knowledge of record‑and‑verify systems and electronic medical record systems in radiation oncology.
• Ability to apply complex radiation therapy principles.
• Proficiency with general radiation equipment.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, problem‑solving, and analytical skills.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Must lift up to 20 lbs. frequently and up to 50 lbs. occasionally; may push up to 500 lbs. over 50–200 feet.
• Must sit at least 50% of the workday.
• Exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical, and radiation hazards.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary within the pay range based on qualifications.
• Premium pay options (shift, on‑call).
• Incentive pay for select positions.
• Annual salary increases based on performance.
• Paid Time Off programs.
• Health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, short‑ and long‑term disability).
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Family benefits (adoption assistance, paid parental leave).
• Defined contribution retirement plan with employer match.
• Educational Assistance Program.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third‑largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, combining Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. With more than 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, the organization provides comprehensive cancer care and is recognized for its expertise in oncology, cardiology, neurology, pediatrics, and regenerative medicine. The system is committed to equitable, high‑quality care and operates near‑term clinical trials and research initiatives nationwide.

Employment

Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Health Care Provider (Radiation Physics)

We welcome applications from qualified candidates and provide a supportive, inclusive work environment. If you meet the qualifications, please submit your application through our careers portal.

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