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CommonSpirit Health

Medical Physicist

chattanooga, TN

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CommonSpirit Health lists this Medical Physicist opportunity in chattanooga, Tennessee. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

Job Summary And Responsibilities

As a Medical Physicist, you will be a central figure responsible for conducting advanced research, developing innovative theories, and applying fundamental physics principles to solve complex scientific and technological challenges. You will play a vital role in advancing knowledge and fostering discovery.

Job Summary And Responsibilities

As a Medical Physicist, you will be a central figure responsible for conducting advanced research, developing innovative theories, and applying fundamental physics principles to solve complex scientific and technological challenges. You will play a vital role in advancing knowledge and fostering discovery. Every day, you will meticulously design and execute experiments, collect and analyze complex data, develop and validate theoretical models, and present findings clearly. You will also collaborate extensively with multidisciplinary teams, utilize advanced tools, and continuously strive to push boundaries in your specialized area. To be successful in this role, you will combine a Ph.D. in Physics or a related field, a proven track record of significant research, and exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills. You will demonstrate a meticulous approach to scientific inquiry, strong communication, and thrive in a dynamic, intellectually stimulating environment dedicated to groundbreaking innovations.

Assisting with the supervision of departmental associates, e.g. physicists, dosimetrists, rad therapy techs, nurses, schedulers and registrars to assure accuracy of work; monitoring results and making recommendations. The director utilizes the manager to oversee the clinic and the administrative positions.

Educating physicists, dosimetrists, therapists and nurses of applicable ASTRO, state and federal regulations related to radiation phenomena.

Assisting in the interviewing and selection process of all radiation oncology staff.

Leads in the evaluation and purchase of equipment and the implementation of service contracts and

Coordinating service and maintenance with Clinical Engineering (Bio-Med) and the vendors.

Measuring machine outputs and calibrating to ensure compliance with standards of good practice and applicable state and federal regulations relating to radiation phenomena.

Job Requirements

Required

Certificate Other Medical Physics and 5 years’ experience in radiation therapy, analytical and organizational skills to enable one to implement necessary safety programs and regulations, high level knowledge in radiotherapy, state/federal agencies regulating use of radioactive materials, upon hire and

3 yrs. leadership experience.

None, upon hire

Where You'll Work

CommonSpirit Memorial is an award-winning, not-for-profit, faith-based health care organization dedicated to the healing ministry of Jesus Christ. Founded by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, we offer a comprehensive continuum of care, from preventative and primary care to acute hospital services specializing in cancer, cardiac, neuroscience, stroke, and orthopedic services. Our commitment to excellence has earned us top prestigious recognition repeatedly from U.S. News and World Report, PINC AI™, CMS, Healthgrades®, Leapfrog, and most recently as one of the Best Places to Work in Tennessee. We are proud to serve Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia with the expertise of 4,700 employees and nearly 500 affiliated physicians.

Pay Range

$89.08 - $132.50 /hour

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Worksite address

chattanooga, TN, 37450, US

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