Physicist - Radiation Oncology

Job Description Join a dedicated Radiation Oncology team where your expertise directly impacts the quality, safety, and effectiveness of patient care. As a Certified Medical Physicist, you will play a critical role in the design, optimization, and delivery of advanced radiation treatment plans, ensuring the highest standards of accuracy, quality, and patient safety. Working collaboratively with physicians, dosimetrists, radiation therapists, and clinical leaders, you will provide technical leadership and expertise in treatment planning, quality assurance, and radiation safety. Under the direction of the Administrative Director/Manager or Chief Physicist, you will help drive innovation, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement across all radiation oncology services. This role will work Monday‑Friday from 8am‑5pm. What You’ll Do Design, optimize, and evaluate radiation treatment plans to ensure precise and effective patient care. Provide expert technical guidance for radiation therapy procedures, technologies, and treatment delivery. Partner with Radiation Oncology leadership and clinical teams to maintain comprehensive quality management and quality assurance programs. Collaborate with the Radiation Safety Officer to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and uphold the highest standards of radiation safety. Support the implementation of new technologies, treatment techniques, and process improvements that enhance patient outcomes. Contribute to a culture of teamwork, excellence, and continuous learning within the Radiation Oncology department. Essential Functions Oversee the development and implementation of the procedure for calibration of radiation therapy equipment in accordance with the current standards of the American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM) and state and federally governed agencies, and formulate and oversee all aspects of brachytherapy within the department and those procedures performed in other departments in collaboration with the Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) to maintain safety standards. Assume responsibility for performing calibrations and quality control in compliance with state regulations and in accordance with the standards of AAPM on all therapeutic radiation machines as required by the Division of Radiation Control, and commission new or upgraded equipment to achieve compatibility with existing machines. Coordinate with the Chief Therapist the technical functions in the department to ensure that physicians’ instructions for simulation and treatment of patients are carried out as prescribed and intended, and direct, coordinate and perform all aspects of treatment planning, preparation of beam‑shaping devices, etc. Actively work as a medical physicist and provide routine clinical radiation therapy physicist services, consult with oncologists on the physical aspects of patients’ treatment, and assist in the development of radiation treatment plans. Coordinate the radioactive materials licenses issued by the NRC and state agencies pertaining to brachytherapy sources with the RSO, report all variances to administrative staff and the Radiation Safety Officer, research new equipment developments and techniques, assess the impact on and review existing local standards, advise on procurement of new equipment and compile reports to initiate changes. Schedule rotations as appropriate between facilities, act as an advocate for new and advanced technology, participate in the development and implementation of the department Quality Improvement Plan and ensure the delivery of high‑quality health care. Promote the mission, vision, and values of Intermountain Health, and abide by service behavior standards. Perform other duties as assigned. May provide in‑services for staff training, serve as Radiation Safety Officer, and write policies and procedures in collaboration with other Radiation Oncology leaders. Skills Radiation Safety Dosimetry Radiation Oncology Treatment Plans Documentation Medical Physics Quality Improvement Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Collaboration Minimum Qualifications Master’s degree in Health or Medical Physics from an accredited institution (degree will be verified). Certification by one of the following: American Board of Radiology or American Board of Medical Physics in Radiation Oncology Physics or Canadian College of Medical Physics. Licensure in the state of practice as required. For care sites in Colorado RMP/QI/QE(t) required. Preferred Qualifications Knowledge of operating systems, software installation, file management and computer hardware. Administration and clinical development of Oncology Information Systems (Varian Aria). Conversant in network topology, server infrastructure, backup system design. General programming experience (SQL, Python, scripting, C/C++/C#). Troubleshooting linac network communication with R&V system. CT Sim operation including laser control and 4DCT reconstruction and image processing. Knowledge of DICOM CT, MR, & PET image handling and DICOM RT data transfer. Two (2) years of clinical experience (including residency). Eligible to be on a RAM license for HDR and as a registered medical physicist in the State of practice. DABR certified. Physical Requirements Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies. Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations. Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc. Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items. Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.). May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time. For roles requiring driving: Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles. Location Clinic Oncology – San Martin Work City Las Vegas Work State Nevada Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Salary The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $101.55 – $156.73 Equal Opportunity Statement Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr