Therapeutic Medical Physicist

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FTE: 1.0, Shift: Day, Schedule: M-F 8am-5pm

This position includes a $20,000 Sign-On Bonus for eligible applicants and relocation bonus from $5,000 up to $10,000 depending on distance!

MultiCare Deaconess Hospital Radiation Oncology, located in downtown Spokane, Washington, is seeking a full-time Therapeutic Medical Physicist. The position is part of the MultiCare Cancer Institute team. The successful candidate will be actively working alongside two Board Certified Radiation Oncologists, one Board Certified Medical Physicist, three Certified Medical Dosimetrists and six Registered Radiation Therapists. This clinic averages 35 patients per day on one Varian TrueBeam Linear accelerator treating a wide variety of cases. Treatment techniques include External Beam only with 3D conformal, electron, IMRT/VMAT, SBRT, and cranial SRS (Hyperarc module). The program is poised for growth, with plans to install an additional linear accelerator and expand services in the coming years.

Equipment and Software include:
• Eclipse TPS 18.0
• Aria Patient Management system with EPIC integration
• Varian Truebeam with 6DoF couch, Portal Dosimetry, GE Lightspeed CT simulator with 4DCT
• IGRT using OBI/CBCT
• MiM Software Suite
• Radformation (ClearCheck, ClearCalc, EZfluence, AutoContour, QuickCode)
• Sun Nuclear DailyQA3, MapCHECK 3, IC Profiler, SRS MapCHECK, StereoPHAN, 1D Scanner
• Standard Imaging Phantoms, CATPhan 604
• Total QA Quality Assurance software, SunCHECK
• PTW Ion Chambers and Romeo Electrometer

The successful candidate will have the following minimum qualifications:
• Master's degree in Medical Physics from CAMPEP accredited program
• ABR Board Certification (or equivalent) or Board Eligibility (completion of 2-year CAMPEP accredited residency program)
• Experience with SBRT and SRS treatment techniques
• Strong Organizational Skills
• Strong Oral and written communication skills

Duties will include but are not limited to:
• Ongoing Quality Assurance and Quality Management
• Machine Calibration
• Ongoing Clinical Physics Support
• Treatment Planning/Treatment Delivery support
• Image Registration and Fusion
• Radiation Oncology IT support
• Technical Staff Training and Support

Position Summary
The Medical Radiation Physicist is responsible overseeing the Therapeutic Radiation/Radiation Oncology program and the Radiation Safety program for Radiation Oncology in the INW region. The job involves designing therapeutic radiation treatments, regulatory evaluation of radiation equipment, supervision of Radiation Therapists and Dosimetrists. This is a professional level position in Radiation Oncology working independently under the direction of the Oncology Administrator (Director of Oncology Services) with matrix responsibility to the Medical Director of Radiation Oncology. The Medical Director evaluates the technical aspects of job performance in conjunction with the Oncology Administrator. Work situations are varied and include translating Radiation Oncology prescriptions for therapies into treatment plans, performing in-vitro/in-vivo tests of therapeutic and diagnostic value and overseeing the use of radioactive materials for therapeutic purposes. Internal contacts are generally within the work group, within Diagnostic Imaging and may include clinical staff and management throughout MHS. External contacts include physicians, patients, families, and outside organizations and agencies.

Requirements

• PhD Degree preferred
• MSc Degree required
• ABR Medical Physics certification required
• Prior experience with a Radioactive Materials License, Radiation Emitting Device license and other Radiation Oncology devices as needed. Familiarity with a Broad Scope Radioactive Materials License required

About Deaconess Hospital

Founded in 1896, MultiCare Deaconess Hospital is a 388-bed acute-care hospital serving the greater Spokane region. Deaconess is home to a Level III Trauma Center, Certified Chest Pain Center, Primary Stroke Center, Maternal Fetal Medicine program and a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. It is the only hospital in the area with national accreditation in bariatric surgery. Deaconess provides high-quality inpatient, outpatient, surgical, diagnostic and emergency services.

About the Spokane Community

Spokane, in eastern Washington along the Spokane River and near the Selkirk Mountains, offers a vibrant city experience with endless access to outdoor adventure. Residents enjoy lakes, rivers, ski resorts, golf courses, wineries, and nearby national parks, combined with a thriving arts and culture scene. Spokane delivers the perfect balance of city living and Pacific Northwest recreation year-round.

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Pay and Benefit Expectations
We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $197,829.00 - $287,539.20 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant's years of experience align.

Associated benefit information can be viewed here.