Ascension

Medical Physicist

Ascension$90K — $120K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Texas Medical Physicist licensure required prior to hiring.
  • ABMP or ABR certification within 36 months or equivalent credentials acceptable.
  • High School diploma plus 2 years of related experience or Associates/Technical degree or 4 years of applicable experience requires.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure precision and safety of all medical imaging and radiation therapy equipment.
  • Conduct equipment calibrations and quality improvement reviews.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and radiation oncologists on patient treatment documentation.
  • Lead radiation safety training and enforce compliance procedures.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health coverage including dental and vision options.
  • Employer-matched 403(b) retirement plan and life insurance.
  • Pro-rated paid time off and paid holidays.
  • Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.
  • Employee Assistance Program for emotional well-being and stress management.
  • Parental leave, adoption assistance, and family benefits.
  • Optional legal and pet insurance, and transportation savings.
Full Job Description
Your future role at a glance

Location: Austin, TX

Facility: Seton Administrative Office

Department/Specialty: Imaging Support Service

Schedule: Days | Full-time | Monday - Friday, 8am - 4:30pm

Benefits that help you thrive

  • Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
  • Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
  • Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
  • Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
  • Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program , counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
  • Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
  • Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more


How you'll make an impact in this role

  • Deliver high-quality patient care by ensuring the absolute precision and safety of all medical imaging and radiation therapy equipment.
  • Perform rigorous equipment calibrations and quality improvement reviews to optimize clinical performance and safeguard both patients and staff.
  • Coordinate with the interdisciplinary team and radiation oncologists to design, calculate, and verify precise clinical documentation for patient treatments.
  • Lead comprehensive radiation safety training and implement strict compliance procedures as a dedicated Medical Physicist across the departments.

What minimum requirements you'll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

  • Medical Physicist credentialed from the Texas Board of Licensure for Professional Medical Physicists obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
  • One or more of the following required:
    • Medical Physicist credentialed from the American Board of Medical Physics obtained within 36 Months (3 years) of hire date or job transfer date.
    • Medical Physicist credentialed from the American Board of Radiology obtained within 36 Months (3 years) of hire date or job transfer date.
    • Canadian College of Physicists in Medicine (CCPM) in Diagnostic Radiology Physics, American Board of Science in Nuclear Medicine (ABSNM) as a Medical Physicist (DABSNM), American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM) as a Qualified Medical Physicist (QMP), American Board of Health Physics (ABHP) as a Certified Health Physicist (CHP) or a Diplomate (DABHP) also accepted in lieu of ABR or ABMPEX.


Education:

  • High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate'
    degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

What additional preferences we're seeking

  • Previous Nuclear Medicine / PET / CT physicist experience


Responsibilities

  • Deliver high-quality patient care by ensuring the absolute precision and safety of all medical imaging and radiation therapy equipment.
  • Perform rigorous equipment calibrations and quality improvement reviews to optimize clinical performance and safeguard both patients and staff.
  • Coordinate with the interdisciplinary team and radiation oncologists to design, calculate, and verify precise clinical documentation for patient treatments.
  • Lead comprehensive radiation safety training and implement strict compliance procedures as a dedicated Medical Physicist across the departments.


Qualifications

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

  • Medical Physicist credentialed from the Texas Board of Licensure for Professional Medical Physicists obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
  • One or more of the following required:
    • Medical Physicist credentialed from the American Board of Medical Physics obtained within 36 Months (3 years) of hire date or job transfer date.
    • Medical Physicist credentialed from the American Board of Radiology obtained within 36 Months (3 years) of hire date or job transfer date.
    • Canadian College of Physicists in Medicine (CCPM) in Diagnostic Radiology Physics, American Board of Science in Nuclear Medicine (ABSNM) as a Medical Physicist (DABSNM), American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM) as a Qualified Medical Physicist (QMP), American Board of Health Physics (ABHP) as a Certified Health Physicist (CHP) or a Diplomate (DABHP) also accepted in lieu of ABR or ABMPEX.


Education:

  • High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate'
    degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

About Ascension

Ascension is a healthcare company that provides a range of services, including hospital care, primary care, and specialty care. The company operates more than 150 hospitals and 50 senior living facilities across the United States. Ascension also offers health insurance and other healthcare-related services. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri.
Learn more about Ascension
Size
165,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1999

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