Ackerman Cancer Center, the pioneering leader in cancer treatment, is seeking a dedicated and skilled Medical Physicist to join our team. With the distinction of being the only physician-owned proton center in the world, we are committed to providing innovative and patient-centric care.
Training will be hosted out of our Jacksonville, FL practice. Once full trained, this role will be primarily based out of our Amelia Island, FL practice.
At Ackerman Cancer Center, we believe in a work-life balance, ensuring your personal and professional fulfillment (NO HOLIDAY OR WEEKEND HOURS).
Additionally, we are delighted to offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision coverage, as well as voluntary benefits, a 401k retirement plan, tuition reimbursement and generous paid time off (PTO).
We also offer comprehensive diagnostic services for the convenience of our patients. These services include: PET/CT, CT, MRI, mammography, ultrasound and bone density scanning. This is a rare opportunity to actively participate and gain experience in both proton and photon therapies, as well as many special procedures.
Position Overview
The Medical Physicist is responsible for all technical aspects of radiation therapy. This position ensures a safe environment for staff and accurate delivery of radiation to patients as directed by physician Written Directives.
Essential Job Functions
Ensure Linear accelerators and Proton accelerator are functioning safely, calibrated and produce stable radiation beams
Ensure all radioactive materials are licensed correctly, received, utilized and retuned according to safe radiation practices
Ensure radioactive material records are maintained per legal requirements
Review all patient dosimetry and secondary dosimetry checks and conduct weekly chart reviews during radiation treatment course
Requirements
Required
Graduate degree in medical physics
Successful completion of a post-degree residency in medical physics
Strong oral and written communication skills
Preferred
1+ years of experience in a radiation oncology facility
Experience with SRS and HDR planning
Knowledge of Electronic Medical Records, such as Mosaiq™
1+ Years’ experience with Proton radiation therapy
Knowledge of Elekta equipment
Hours
Monday-Friday; rotating shift assignments which may involve 6:00am start times to 12:00am end times
We are proud to be the first and only physician-owned proton therapy center in the world and North Florida’s only independent radiation oncology practice. Every day, our expert radiation oncologists, social workers, nurses, therapists, dietitians, and psychologists connect directly with patients and caregivers. Our facilities offer advanced treatments such as IMRT, IGRT, SRS, SBRT, VMAT, HDR Brachytherapy, AccuBoost Breast Cancer Radiotherapy. We utilize RaySearch treatment planning, MOSAIQ EMR, Elekta Linear Accelerators and a Mevion S250 proton therapy unit. We also offer comprehensive diagnostic services for the convenience of our patients. These services include: PET/CT, CT, MRI, mammography, and ultrasound. Our independence allows us to collaborate with regional physicians to develop personalized treatment plans. This approach yields a level of trust that’s hard to replicate — and impossible to replace. “Taking cancer personally” is more than a tagline; it’s a mindset shared by our entire patient-centric team. For over 30 years, Ackerman Cancer Center has built a community around cancer care and our top-notched staff of compassionate care providers who all play a role in our p...atient’s journeys. Ackerman Cancer Center provides our dedicated team members with a comprehensive variety of high-quality benefits, including:Paid Time Off (PTO)Medical Insurance and Flexible Spending (FSA)Vision, Dental, Cancer, Critical Illness, Term Life, and Accident InsuranceShort-Term Disability401(k) Profit-ShareEmployees Assistance Program (EAP)Employer-Paid Benefits:Long-Term Disability Group Basic Life Insurance Virtual Medicine Company Size: 100-120 employees
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