Medical Physicist
Salem, OR, US
Radiation Therapy
Full Time
Job ID: #16181
Location: Salem Health, 875 Oak Street SE, Salem, Oregon 97301
Department: Radiation Oncology
Position Type: Full Time, 40 hours/week, Exempt
Schedule: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm, Monday – Friday
Your role with us
The medical physicist at Salem Health provides critical oversight for the safety and precision of all radiation therapy treatments. Acting as a key technical expert and Assistant Radiation Safety Officer, this individual will perform comprehensive equipment quality assurance, verify complex treatment plans and ensure regulatory compliance. We are looking for a proactive collaborator who is dedicated to advancing treatment protocols and providing expert guidance to our clinical teams.
What you'll do
- Perform and document comprehensive quality assurance procedures on all radiation therapy equipment, including linear accelerators and imaging systems, to ensure optimal performance and accuracy.
- Conduct routine physics chart checks to meticulously verify that prescribed radiation doses are accurately delivered and accumulated throughout each patient's course of treatment.
- Execute patient-specific quality assurance procedures to confirm the dosimetric accuracy of complex treatment plans before they are administered.
- Oversee all physics-related aspects of brachytherapy procedures, including machine quality assurance, treatment planning and providing direct support for treatment delivery.
- Provide dedicated physics support for special procedures, including the treatment of superficial lesions using the ortho-voltage unit.
- Establish, develop, and continuously monitor procedures for measuring the performance and quality of all imaging equipment utilized within radiation oncology.
- Serve as a key resource for the clinical team on complex treatment planning cases, providing expert consultation and educating staff to broaden their knowledge and skills.
- Act as the Assistant Radiation Safety Officer, advising on new and existing radiation regulations, providing safety in-services and maintaining a precise inventory of all radioactive sources.
- Maintain and troubleshoot physics-related equipment and software, coordinating with vendors for repairs and upgrades to ensure uninterrupted clinical operations.
Required qualifications
- Master's degree from a program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Medical Physics Education Programs (CAMPEP).
- Medical Physicist (MP) certification via the American Board of Radiology.
- One year of clinical experience as a physicist in a hospital, clinic, or medical school.
Additional information
- Success in this position is supported by a strong foundation in the principles of radiation physics and their application in a clinical setting.
Total rewards package
Salem Health's comprehensive benefits package prioritizes your mental and physical health, financial stability, family obligations, and professional growth. Click here for details.
Why Salem Health?
Salem Health is a Top Workplace in Oregon, known for fostering a supportive culture where your contributions truly matter. As an award-winning, independent health care system, we serve our region through Salem Hospital, multiple community clinics and West Valley Hospital, ensuring broad access to high-quality care.
We believe in empowering our teams. Through Lean principles, staff help drive innovation and solve real problems. We also invest in your growth with professional development, tuition assistance, and clear career pathways. At Salem Health, you’ll find more than a job, you’ll find purpose, connection, and room to thrive.
Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by law.
Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact my.recruiter@salemhealth.org.
Location: Salem Health, 875 Oak Street SE, Salem, Oregon 97301
Department: Radiation Oncology
Position Type: Full Time, 40 hours/week, Exempt
Schedule: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm, Monday – Friday
Your role with us
The medical physicist at Salem Health provides critical oversight for the safety and precision of all radiation therapy treatments. Acting as a key technical expert and Assistant Radiation Safety Officer, this individual will perform comprehensive equipment quality assurance, verify complex treatment plans and ensure regulatory compliance. We are looking for a proactive collaborator who is dedicated to advancing treatment protocols and providing expert guidance to our clinical teams.
What you'll do
- Perform and document comprehensive quality assurance procedures on all radiation therapy equipment, including linear accelerators and imaging systems, to ensure optimal performance and accuracy.
- Conduct routine physics chart checks to meticulously verify that prescribed radiation doses are accurately delivered and accumulated throughout each patient's course of treatment.
- Execute patient-specific quality assurance procedures to confirm the dosimetric accuracy of complex treatment plans before they are administered.
- Oversee all physics-related aspects of brachytherapy procedures, including machine quality assurance, treatment planning and providing direct support for treatment delivery.
- Provide dedicated physics support for special procedures, including the treatment of superficial lesions using the ortho-voltage unit.
- Establish, develop, and continuously monitor procedures for measuring the performance and quality of all imaging equipment utilized within radiation oncology.
- Serve as a key resource for the clinical team on complex treatment planning cases, providing expert consultation and educating staff to broaden their knowledge and skills.
- Act as the Assistant Radiation Safety Officer, advising on new and existing radiation regulations, providing safety in-services and maintaining a precise inventory of all radioactive sources.
- Maintain and troubleshoot physics-related equipment and software, coordinating with vendors for repairs and upgrades to ensure uninterrupted clinical operations.
Required qualifications
- Master's degree from a program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Medical Physics Education Programs (CAMPEP).
- Medical Physicist (MP) certification via the American Board of Radiology.
- One year of clinical experience as a physicist in a hospital, clinic, or medical school.
Additional information
- Success in this position is supported by a strong foundation in the principles of radiation physics and their application in a clinical setting.
Total rewards package
Salem Health's comprehensive benefits package prioritizes your mental and physical health, financial stability, family obligations, and professional growth. Click here for details.
Why Salem Health?
Salem Health is a Top Workplace in Oregon, known for fostering a supportive culture where your contributions truly matter. As an award-winning, independent health care system, we serve our region through Salem Hospital, multiple community clinics and West Valley Hospital, ensuring broad access to high-quality care.
We believe in empowering our teams. Through Lean principles, staff help drive innovation and solve real problems. We also invest in your growth with professional development, tuition assistance, and clear career pathways. At Salem Health, you’ll find more than a job, you’ll find purpose, connection, and room to thrive.
Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by law.
Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact my.recruiter@salemhealth.org.
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