Mayo Clinic

Clinical Photon Medical Physicist I - Radiation Oncology

Mayo Clinic$90K — $120K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • M.S., M.M.P., D.M.P., or Ph.D. in Medical Physics or related field
  • Completion of CAMPEP-accredited residency in Therapeutic Medical Physics
  • Expected to be credentialed in independently practiced procedures
  • Strong background in radiation therapy equipment and safety protocols

Responsibilities

  • Verify and document radiation dose calculations for patients
  • Analyze and evaluate radiation therapy equipment performance
  • Provide technical assistance and clinical support to staff
  • Instruct residents, dosimetry staff, and therapy staff
  • Develop and perform quality assurance procedures for radiation therapy
  • Monitor equipment's radiation output and mechanical safety
  • Stay up to date on safety guidelines from various authorities

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and continued learning
  • Supportive environment for clinical research initiatives
  • Access to cutting-edge radiation therapy technology
  • Collaborative team setting with interdisciplinary staff
Full Job Description
Verifies, documents and maintains all information used in calculation and delivery of radiation doses given to patients. Analyzes and evaluates equipment performance used in the delivery of radiation therapy. Provides technical assistance and clinical support to Consultant staff and Allied health personnel as needed. Remains current in treatment techniques and applicable medical physics practice. Provides instruction to residents, dosimetry staff, therapy staff, pre and postdoctoral students. Develops, and performs quality assurance procedures and monitors radiation output, mechanical integrity and safety of equipment used in radiation therapy. Remains current on Federal, State, and Institutional safety guidelines. Qualifications M.S., M.M.P., D.M.P., or Ph.D. in Medical Physics or a master's and/or doctoral degree in Physics or a related field. Completion of a CAMPEP (Commission on Accreditation of Medical Physics Education Programs) accredited residency in Therapeutic Medical Physics.Is expected to Credential in any procedures practiced independently, but is not expected to be credentialed in all services we provide. N/A

About Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic is a nonprofit academic medical center based in Rochester, Minnesota, focused on integrated clinical practice, education, and research. It employs more than 4,500 physicians and scientists and 58,400 administrative and allied health staff. The practice specializes in treating difficult cases through tertiary care and destination medicine. It is home to the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, which includes a medical school and research programs. Mayo Clinic has a large presence in three U.S. metropolitan areas: Rochester, Minnesota; Jacksonville, Florida; and Phoenix, Arizona. It also has several affiliated hospitals and clinics elsewhere in the United States and around the world.
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74,000 employees
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Founded
1919

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