Physicist

Overview

Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers of Colorado (RMCC) seeks an experienced, self‑motivated medical physicist to fill a position created by the retirement of a current physics staff member. The opening is at the Lone Tree site of Sky Ridge Medical Center, where the successful candidate will work alongside an experienced physicist to support a busy practice that treats roughly 40‑50 patients per day on two linear accelerators (1 Varian Edge and a 1 Varian iX, the latter to be replaced by the end of 2025).

The caseload includes about 150 SBRT and 50 SRS cases per year, a low volume of HDR cases (Bracy Vision cylinders), and an ongoing Gamma Tile program. The site operates in an Aria/Eclipse environment with the Rad Formation suite. RMCC physicists collaborate to assure coverage, allowing time off and meeting attendance; each physicist receives one fully paid meeting per year.

Located at the foot of the beautiful Rocky Mountains, the region offers over 300 days of sunshine, quality schools, abundant outdoor activities, a variety of indoor cultural opportunities, and four major league sports teams—making this area second to none. RMCC emphasizes a healthy work‑home balance for wellbeing and mental health.

Salary is $‑$ and is based on factors including education, experience, certification, and compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.

• Master’s degree in medical physics from an accredited program.
• A  certification and current state license for medical physics.
• Five to six years of clinical radiation physics experience.
• Maintenance of ACR continuing education requirements.
• Proficiency with Varian Edge, Varian iX, Aria/Eclipse, Rad Formation, and related QA and calibration systems.

• Determine the need for, specify, and access dosimetric and treatment planning equipment.
• Participate in the specification, selection, and acceptance of radiation‑producing machines and software.
• Supervise arrangements for proper maintenance of radiation treatment equipment.
• Evaluate equipment for continued utility, reliability, age, and condition and recommend practical lifespan and replacement.
• Maintain responsibility for the quality management program aspects involving external beam radiotherapy equipment and review and approve procedures followed by therapy staff.
• Advise and consult with physicians on technical direction during planning and treatment.
• Develop protocols for monitor unit calculations to ensure consistency with the written prescription.
• Participate in chart rounds to ensure fulfillment of prescriptions and review dose and patient setup changes.
• Keep and maintain proper records of all required documentation relating to radiation treatment plans, equipment, QA, and calibration records.
• Conduct HDR and LDR brachytherapy procedures as needed and mentor junior physicists.
• Direct the radiation oncology physics program, including technical direction of dosimetrists, therapy equipment service engineers, and other physics support staff.

Requirements include the use of keyboards, digitizers, trackball, and mouse controls, standing for eight hours, lifting a 40‑pound block to shoulder level, and visual acuity to distinguish structures and isodose displays on computer monitors. The position also requires alignment of treatment fields and patient monitoring during radiation therapy.

Candidates must provide proof of vaccination against influenza upon commencing employment, with reasonable accommodations considered on a case‑by‑case basis. All qualified candidates are required to pass a background check and a non‑federal drug test (excluding marijuana) prior to hire.

Health, dental, and vision plans; wellness program; health savings account; flexible spending accounts; 401(k) retirement plan; life insurance; short‑term disability insurance; long‑term disability insurance;
Employee Assistant Program; paid time off; holiday pay; and tuition reimbursement (subject to eligibility requirements).

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