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Harper College

Physics Tutor

Palatine, IL

$25/hr

Bachelor's Degree required; previous experience teaching at least 30 semester hours of undergraduate or graduate physics required; knowledge of TI graphing calculators, and familiarity with ...

Harper College

Physics Tutor

Palatine, IL

$25/hr

Bachelor's Degree required; previous experience teaching at least 30 semester hours of undergraduate or graduate physics required; knowledge of TI graphing calculators, and familiarity with ...

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Radiation Medical Physicist - Stephenson Cancer Center

OU Health

Oklahoma City, OK • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Retirement, PTO

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Company rating: 7.2 out of 10

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Job description

Position Title:Radiation Medical Physicist - Stephenson Cancer CenterDepartment:Radiation TherapyJob Description:

General Description: Responsible for the clinical physics duties of the Department of Radiation Oncology and to maintain the quality assurance of all instruments, treatment planning systems that are being used in the department to ensure that patients receive optimal treatment as prescribed by physicians.

Essential Responsibilities:

Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.

  • Periodic (Daily, Weekly, Monthly, Annual as appropriate) calibration of radiation generators and sources; quality assurance of radiation equipment, treatment planning and record and verification systems; acceptance testing, commissioning and beam data measurement
  • Treatment Planning for IMRT/3DCRT, plan verification, physics calculations and chart check
  • Dose verification, In Vivo Dosimetry, electron output measurements, special imaging (CT, MRI, Ultrasound, PET, etc.,), immobilization and treatment techniques - planning and dosimetry, commissioning and planning of special procedures.
  • Planning, quality assurance and procedures for stereotactic radiosurgery (Gamma Knife and LINAC-based SRS (EDGE) proton radiotherapy, unsealed source (delivery and radiation safety protocols), and LDR/HDR Brachytherapy.
  • Second-check of shielding calculations if needed and involvement as proctor of graduate students and graduate medical physicists, as well as teaching roles.
  • Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position.

General Responsibilities:

  • Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

  • Master's degree in Medical Physics, Physics or related field.

Experience:

  • 1 year of clinical experience in radiation physics or 1 year of experience in approved clinical medical physics graduate/residency program.

Licensure/Certifications/Registrations Required:

  • None required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Proficient with the use of Microsoft Office tools.
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OU Health is a leading company in the healthcare industry, based in Oklahoma City, OK, US. As the state's only comprehensive academic health system, OU Health provides a full spectrum of medical care, from world-class cancer treatments to life-saving emergency care. Founded with a mission to advance healthcare, medical education, and research across the state, the company has a solid reputation for clinical excellence and a patient-centered approach. Upholding its core values of compassion, integrity, and innovation, OU Health has remarkably made a significant contribution to medical research and education and raised the standard of care across a broad range of specialties.

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Hospitals

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Oklahoma City, OK, US

Year founded

2020

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