POSITION SUMMARY: Performs comprehensive Medical Physics/Dosimetry in the field of Radiation Therapy.

PREFERED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:  M.Sc. or Ph.D/D.Sc in Medical Physics, and certification by the ABR or CCPM plus 3 years of clinical experience in Radiation Therapy (IGRT, IMRT, VMAT, SBRT, 3DCRT and HDR, brachytherapy).Junior Physicists on the path of Certification by the ABR or CCPM, with more than 2 years of experience will also be considered.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSES: Diplomate of the American Board of Radiology in Therapy Physicis (DABR), or Diplomate of the American Board of Medical Physics (DABMP) preferred.

SKILLS: Performs quality assurance of Linear Accelerators, remote afterloaders and simulators used within the facility. Participates in all aspects of clinical Medical Physics

NATURE OF SUPERVISION: Reports directly to the Chief Radiation Therapy Physicist of the Christus St Vincent Regional Cancer Center

 ENVIRONMENT:

- Bloodborne pathogen   A

 Exposure to radiation, lead, cadmium,

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Mobility required for moving rapidly, bending, stretching, lifting heavy equipment with assistance, pulling or pushing heavy equipment.  Manual dexterity, good vision, hearing and speech. Ability to lift up to 35 lbs above the head or below knee level. Working with power tools following the hospitals guidelines and safety practices.

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CHRISTUS HEALTH is an international Catholic, faith-based, not-for-profit health system comprised of almost more than 600 services and facilities, including more than 60 hospitals and long-term care facilities, 350 clinics and outpatient centers, and dozens of other health ministries and ventures. CHRISTUS operates in 6 U.S. states, Colombia, Chile and 6 states in Mexico. To support our health care ministry, CHRISTUS Health employs approximately 45,000 Associates and has more than 15,000 physicians on medical staffs who provide care and support for patients. CHRISTUS Health is listed among the top ten largest Catholic health systems in the United States.

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