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Posted: 07-Mar-23
Location: Rochester, Minnesota
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Mayo Clinic is seeking a Clinical Medical Physicist to join our main photon group practice in Rochester MN. This is an incremental position to support our growing practice.
Position: The primary responsibilities of our clinical medical physics staff are to support our clinical practice: ensure that patients receive the prescribed dose of radiation to the correct location safely and effectively, to implement new technologies and treatment procedures, and to manage and participate in a robust quality program. We collaborate with Radiation Oncologists, Dosimetrists, Therapists and other staff to optimize our patient treatments. These positions are 100% clinical with opportunities to participate in teaching activities and clinical/research projects according to personal interests. There can be protected time offered for clinical projects but there is no protected time for research interests.
Department Facilities: The Department’s photon practice treats greater than 250 patients per day. Photon EBRT treatment procedures employ all conventional radiation therapy modalities plus special procedures that include IORT (Linac and Mobetron), TBI, TSET, SRS, SBRT, SFRT, BH, and Orthovoltage. The Brachytherapy practice includes HDR (PHDR, GYN, Breast, Sarcoma, and Bile Duct) and LDR (PSI, Eye Plaques, and Cardiac). The Department maintains a complement of 5 Varian Truebeam Linacs, 1 Ethos Linac (with another Ethos machine to be installed 2/2023),a Varian EX for IORT, a Mobetron for IORT, a Gamma Knife Icon, GE and Siemens CT simulators with 4D and cardiac imaging capability, a 3T MRI, a Bravos and two VariSource HDR afterloaders, LDR brachytherapy (PSI, Eye Plaques, and Cardiac), and an XStrahl Orthovoltage unit. EBRT treatment planning utilizes Eclipse, with Varian Brachytherapy Planning for HDR, and Variseed for PSI treatment planning. R&V uses the ARIA platform. A full complement of dosimetry and detector systems for photon, proton and brachytherapy are available at all sites.
The Medical Physics Photon group is comprised of 9 faculty medical physicists, 12 staff clinical medical physicists, 7 - 9 physics residents/fellows, 4 medical physicist assistants, as well as engineers and IT support. We are a seasoned and cohesive team responsible for all aspects of therapy physics in support of clinical practice, education and research in radiation oncology in Rochester.
Why Mayo Clinic Rochester?
- Ranked No. 1 on the US News Best Hospitals Report
- Mayo Clinic in Rochester offers an excellent salary and benefits package including onsite employee fitness center/gym, back-up daycare for sick children, college scholarships for dependents, a pension plan, and more.
- Mayo provides a robust infrastructure to support the clinical practice, research and education at all sites.
- Mayo strongly values family time and supports a favorable, team-based working environment.
Why Rochester?
- Located in Southeastern Minnesota, Rochester is a growing and diverse community of over 100,000 people.
- It is an exceptional place to live and raise a family with excellent schools and affordable housing/taxes.
- Your commute to our world renowned clinic is easily within 15 minutes. People walk or bike to work as well.
- The Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul are a short drive away. They offer larger city amenities including theatre, music, professional sports teams, and a wide variety of highly rated restaurants.
- Outdoor activities on the lakes, rivers and trails abound.
- Mayo Foundation is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer/educator.
Qualifications
Qualified candidates should have a desire to work in a team based environment based on the Mayo motto: The needs of the patient come first.
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- M.S., M.M.P., D.M.P., or Ph.D. in Medical Physics, Physics, or a related field and meet one or both of the following requirements:
- Board certification by the American Board of Radiology in Therapeutic Medical Physics (or Canadian equivalent).
- If not board certified (including 2023 graduating residents who are encouraged to apply) completion of a CAMPEP approved residency program. We offer support for board certification including mock oral exams and reimbursement of board certification fees.
- Desire to teach and work on clinical projects.
For all new hires we offer a robust 6 - 12 week training program. Prior experience with Varian technology, while desirable, is not required. Please indicate your non-immigrant status and if you will need assistance from Mayo Clinic to obtain work authorization.
To Apply:
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5 openings available.
Non board certified candidates please apply at https://jobs.mayoclinic.org/jobs/photon-medical-physicist-radiation-oncology-185899br/
Board certified candidates please apply at https://jobs.mayoclinic.org/jobs/photon-medical-physicist-radiation-oncology-185898br/
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