Completion of a CAMPEP approved residency program (preferred)
Responsibilities
Facilitate radiation treatments for precise delivery and high-quality patient care.
Address theoretical and practical problems related to ionizing radiation measurements.
Calibrate radiation-producing and detecting equipment, including nuclear medical apparatus.
Provide dose-calculation services for various treatment and diagnostic methods.
Assist in evaluating and implementing innovative technologies in Radiation Oncology.
Develop Proforma to justify new Radiation Oncology technologies.
Benefits
Full-time day shift position
Opportunity to work in a Level IV trauma center
Access to advanced diagnostic technology
Collaborative environment with other departments
Potential for involvement in innovative technology projects
Full Job Description
Overview
Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Medical Physicist in Athens and Tyler, TX.
Get to Know Your Team:
UT Health Athens is a 127-bed facility, including a 24-hour ED, designated as a Level IV trauma center and Level III stroke center; advanced diagnostic technology; 10-bed ICU; maternity unit radiation therapy center; and a stand-alone ED in Gun Barrel City.
Responsibilities
Facilitate radiation treatments to ensure precise delivery and high-quality care for patients.
Address theoretical and practical problems of measurements of ionizing radiation under clinical conditions.
Calibrate radiation-producing and detecting equipment, including nuclear medical apparatus, and measure radiation output of treatment sources and generators.
Provide all necessary dose-calculation services for patient treatment and diagnosis using external, interstitial, intracavitary, and distributed internal sources, as well as consultation and collaboration services for other departments using radiation in any form.
Assist in the evaluation, selection, and implementation of innovative software and hardware technologies pertinent to Radiation Oncology.
Performs and/or assists in developing a Proforma to justify new Radiation Oncology technologies.
Qualifications
Job Requirements:
Master's degree in medical physics
ABR board eligible
Texas licensure
Preferred Job Requirements:
Completion of a CAMPEP approved residency program
About Ardent Health Services
Ardent Health Services is a healthcare company that operates hospitals and other healthcare facilities in the United States. The company was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Nashville, TN. Ardent Health Services is committed to providing high-quality healthcare services to patients and their families. The company's mission is to improve the health of the communities it serves by providing compassionate, personalized care.
