Medical Physicist - Radiation Oncology - Full Time
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onCanal Street Neutral Ground, Storyville, New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, 70112, United States
About Ochsner Health
Since opening our doors in 1942, one thing has never changed: our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken, and every patient helped is a testament to the dedicated employees who fill our hallways. At Ochsner, whether you work directly with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference. We invite you to discover your future and make a difference at Ochsner Health today.
About the Role
This position provides essential radiation physics support for the treatment of patients with cancer and other diseases requiring radiation therapy. As a member of our clinical team, you will perform duties as a radiation oncology physicist and dosimetrist, playing a critical role in patient care safety and efficacy. Your work involves developing quality control policies and procedures for therapy equipment, maintaining records of routine calibrations, and coordinating the in-service training and repair of medical physics equipment, including radiation therapy linear accelerators and simulators.
You will be an integral part of the patient treatment planning process, verifying prescribed doses through electronic and paper chart QA checks. This role requires close collaboration with dosimetrists, therapists, and staff to ensure the highest standards of care. You will also participate in professional development activities to maintain clinical knowledge and technical skills, adapting your communication style to respect the privacy and unique needs of our diverse patient population.
Application Process
Ochsner Health does not consider an individual an applicant until they have formally applied to the open position on our careers website. Please refer to the specific job details to determine if the position is remote or on-site. Note that individuals residing in Colorado, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Washington, and Washington D.C. are not eligible for remote work positions.
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Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Ochsner is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. We are committed to fostering an environment where all individuals can thrive and contribute to our mission of healing and innovation.
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Skills: Medical Physics, Radiological Physics, Clinical Medical Physics, CT Performance Evaluations, Therapeutic Radiological Physics, Windows-Style Applications, Patient Treatment Planning, Radioactive Implants, Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy.
Education: Master's degree in Medical Physics, Radiological Physics, or related field required.
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What does a Medical Physicist - Radiation Oncology - Full Time at Ochsner Health do?expand_more
In this Medical Physicist - Radiation Oncology - Full Time at Ochsner Health role, you will participate in patient treatment planning for radiation therapy; perform annual, monthly, weekly, and daily dose measurements and calibrations; develop quality control policies and procedures for therapy equipment; and assist with special procedures including stereotactic radiosurgery and radioactive implants.
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Ochsner Health is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: Master's degree in Medical Physics, Radiological Physics, or related field; 2 years experience in clinical medical physics; Documented experience in a clinical CT environment conducting at least 10 CT performance evaluations under the direct supervision of a board-certified medical physicist; Certification in therapeutic radiological physics by the American Board of Radiology or the American Board of Medical Physics (Preferred); Proficiency with Windows-style applications and various software packages; and Ability to travel throughout and between facilities.