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Description:
Radiation Oncology Physicist
$15,000 sign-on bonus
Position Purpose:
The Mount Carmel Health System is seeking a Medical Physicist to join our ACR accredited Radiation Oncology team consisting of 6 Radiation Oncologists, 4 Medical Physicists, 4 Medical Dosimetrists, and 16 Radiation Therapists across three campuses. The three campuses work independently, however the physics staff work together on special projects and assist each other as needed. Interested candidates must have a M.S. or Ph.D. in Medical Physics and American Board of Radiology (or equivalent) certification, or complete certification within 3 years of hire (based on ABR timeline standards).
The Radiation Oncology Departments across the three main campuses (Mount Carmel Grove City, Mount Carmel East, and Mount Carmel St. Ann's) are equipped with 3 Varian TrueBeams as well as 1 CyberKnife S7. Each department has a dedicated Canon Large Bore CT Simulator with Respiratory Gating functionality. Treatment planning software include Eclipse, Oncentra, Accuray Precision for CyberKnife, MIM, and Velocity. The Grove City campus is the home for the HDR program and utilizes an Elekta Flexitron afterloader. Mount Carmel Health System has a single ARIA Record and Verify database environment, which facilitates cross coverage. Other equipment and procedures offered in our system include 3D, IMRT, VMAT, SBRT, HyperARC, 4DCT, DIBH, OSMS, and HDR.
Job responsibilities include maintaining and executing the Radiation Oncology Quality Assurance program, ensuring compliance with all radiation safety policies, guidelines and regulations; provide quality control checks and oversight of treatment plans to assure accurate treatment delivery including patient specific QC; assist with acquisition and evaluation of new equipment; development and implementation of new treatment techniques; participation in Clinical Trials; consult with Radiation Oncologists, Dosimetrists, and Therapists to ensure safe and effective treatment of patients.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Education: Masters of Science in Medical Physics
• Licensure / Certification: ABR board certified medical physicist preferred
• Experience:
• Effective Communication Skills
• Must be able to understand the aspects of radiation oncology and physics to derive computerized plans, and communicate these aspects to the Radiation Oncologist for plan approval, and to the Radiation Therapist for plan implementation.
• Performs quality assurance and upgrades data tables on the treatment planning computer.
• Has working knowledge of radiation safety and current rules and regulations of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and State Regulations.
• Must be able to perform quality assurance and acceptance testing using scanning equipment on the radiation therapy treatment units.
• Possess decision-making ability with results oriented focus. Demonstrates strong initiative and ability to provide visionary leadership to move the service line forward.
• Proven ability to work with others in a team building, multidisciplinary environment.
• Ability to travel to multiple work and/or business sites.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with physicians to develop programs and resolve problems.
Position Highlights and Benefits:

• Competitive compensation and benefits packages including medical, dental, and vision with coverage starting on day one.
• Retirement savings account with employer match starting on day one.
• Generous paid time off programs.
• Employee recognition programs.
• Tuition/professional development reimbursement.
• Relocation assistance (geographic and position restrictions apply).
• Discounted tuition and enrollment opportunities at the Mount Carmel College of Nursing.
• Employee Referral Rewards program.
• Mount Carmel offers DailyPay - if you're hired as an eligible colleague, you'll be able to see how much you've made every day and transfer your money any time before payday. You deserve to get paid every day!
• Opportunity to join Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Colleague Resource Groups.

Ministry/Facility Information:
Mount Carmel, a member of Trinity Health, has been a transforming healing presence in Central Ohio for over 135 years. Mount Carmel serves over 1.3 million patients each year at our four hospitals, free-standing emergency centers, outpatient facilities, surgery centers, urgent care centers, primary care and specialty care physician offices, community outreach sites and homes across the region. Mount Carmel College of Nursing offers one of Ohio's largest undergraduate, graduate, and doctor of nursing programs. If you're seeking a rewarding career where your purpose, passion, and desire to make a difference come alive, we invite you to consider joining our team. Here, care is provided by all of us For All of You!
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.