Baltimore, Maryland
Chicago, Illinois
Posted: 20-Dec-24
Location: Shawnee Mission, Kansas
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Internal Number: 24036256
Physicist - AdventHealth Shawnee Mission
All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:
- Vision, Medical & Dental Benefits from Day One
- Student Loan Repayment Program
- Received Magnet® recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center in January 2019
Our promise to you:
Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.
Schedule: Monday – Friday
Shift: 40 hours a week; Days
Location:
The community you’ll be caring for:
At AdventHealth Shawnee Mission, formerly Shawnee Mission Medical Center, you're more than just a number on a chart. You're a whole person, who functions best when physically, emotionally, and spiritually fit. Find whole-person care, dedicated teams and staff, and a wide variety of medical services, all at our hospital in Shawnee Mission, Kansas.
The role you’ll contribute:
The Physicist applies the principles and theories of physics to improve medical equipment and technology in order to help diagnose and treat patients. The Physicist is responsible for maintaining all equipment in the department. The Physicist verifies accuracy of all dosimetric plans and provides care for all Oncology patients. The Physicist will also conduct research and experiment in the area of structure and properties of matter, transformation and propagation of energy and the relationships between matter and energy. Develops processes and procedures related to these relationships.
The value you’ll bring to the team:
· Performs weekly and monthly radiation measurements and yearly calibration on all treatment units
· Monitors equipment in Radiation Oncology to ensure it is functioning safely
· Maintains regulatory agency records and reports
· Analyzes alternative treatment plans, supervises dosimetry treatment planning functions
· Implements assessment/treatment and care based on the developmental stages of the patient.
The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:
· Master’s Degree
· 2 to 5 Years of Position-Related Experience
· Medical Physicist License
This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.