Medical Physicist-Allina Health Cancer Institute

Description

The successful candidate will be a key member of our collaborative and supportive Physics team, which currently consists of four physicists. Radiation Oncology at Allina Health is composed of a collegial, respectful, and talented group of professionals including four dosimetrists, five physicians, and our wonderful nurses, therapists, and front desk staff.

The physics team at Allina Health Cancer Institute splits time between two clinical sites at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis and United Hospital in St. Paul.

Provides medical physics services in the accordance with the highest standard of practice in planning, optimization, evaluation and delivery of radiation therapy. Responsible for ensuring the accurate and consistent performance of the equipment, treatment plans and dose calculations. Responsible for the safe and accurate administration of therapeutic radiation and acts as the departments primary resource for all medical radiation safety and regulatory requirements.

Principle Responsibilities

• Quality & SafetyResponsible for the design, implementation and compliance of the quality control program for all radiation producing equipment and radioactive materials in accordance with state and federal laws and regulations and accrediting bodies.Implements and quality assures appropriate procedures for the planning and delivery of radiotherapy, including technical specifications / tolerances a well as the flow of procedures entailed in the process, including the supervision and QC review of treatment plans and dose calculations.Performs daily clinical tasks pertaining to chart checks, plan checks, patient specific quality assurance, or other special procedures as needed.Performs all weekly, monthly and annual Quality Assurance testing on all equipment.Attends and participates in departmental or facility meetings such as but not limited to : CQI, huddles, & weekly new case conference.
• Treatment & PlanningPerform physics planning and delivery of all radioactive brachytherapy source procedures required in both radiation oncology and outside departments.Produce computer plans to satisfy physician prescription or written directive.May produce treatment plans using the health system's available modes and techniques.
• CollaborationWorks with the physics team in a peer team model, in which all physicists have proficiency and cover each other in all aspects.Consults and collaborates with radiation oncology, dosimetry, radiation therapist, or department members on complex treatment cases.Collaborate with Radiation Safety officer to achieve federal and state compliance associated with linear accelerators, x-ray producing devices and brachytherapy sources.Participates in the collaboration with IS and vendors to troubleshoot and upgrade systems used in Radiation Oncology.Provides leadership in technical, educational and radiation matters to the radiation oncology department.
• InnovationDetermine technical specifications for selection of new equipment and / or software, supervising the installation, and measuring performance parameters to ensure the accurate clinical implementation of new equipment / software.Participates in the development and implementation of protocols or treatment procedures in conjunction with all medical staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Licenses / Certifications

◦ American Board of Radiology Certification in Therapeutic Medical Physics upon hire required, and HDR Brachytherapy Authorized Medical Physicist must meet credentialing criteria within 12 months of hire

◦ American Board of Medical Physics in Medical Physics upon hire, and HDR Brachytherapy Authorized Medical Physicist must meet credentialing criteria within 12 months of hire

Physical Demands

Pay Range

Pay Range : $92.00 to $127.29 per hourThe pay described reflects the base hiring pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and / or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work.

Benefit Summary

Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That’s why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive — not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being — mind, body, spirit and community — of you and your family members.

Allina Health is on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes up to $100 in well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.

In addition, Allina Health offers employee resources groups (ERGs) voluntary, employee-led groups that serve as a resource for members and organizations by fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace aligned with the organization's mission, values, goals, business practices, and objectives. Allina Health also engages employees in various community involvement and volunteering events.

Benefits include : Medical / Dental

PTO / Time Away

Retirement Savings Plans

Life Insurance

Short-term / Long-term Disability

Paid Caregiver Leave

Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)

Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable

Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer