Radiation Physicist
Bayonne, NJ, United States
About Us:
CarePoint Health is one of New Jerseys leading health care systems comprised of three long-standing and highly-regarded hospitals Bayonne Medical Center, Christ Hospital, and Hoboken University Medical Center. CarePoint united these three area hospitals to provide 360 degree coordinated care by integrating the medical facilities and physician networks associated with these institutions. With over 4,500 employees, CarePoint is the largest private employer in Hudson County, New Jersey, and each year provides care to over 300,000 individuals.
CarePoint prides itself on its patient-focused approach to care delivery, with an emphasis on preventative medicine, health education, and disease management. Leveraging its vast network of physicians and healthcare experts, CarePoint is quickly becoming recognized as a leader in the broader healthcare landscape as it pioneers creative solutions to address urgent population health needs.
What You'll Be Doing:
Coordinate External Beam all clinical physics activities for the Radiation Oncology Department.
Calibration of Radiation Therapy machines for all energies and set ups used for accurate delivery of radiation dose to the patient.
Perform acceptance testing of new equipment.
Perform the quality assurance program set forth by the AAPM Task Group 40.
Maintain records and surveys required by the NYSDOH and JCAHO reviews.
Coordinate and supervise all maintenance and calibrations of physics instruments, personnel monitoring devices, radiation therapy linear accelerators, CT simulator and treatment planning computers.
Responsible for ensuring that all periodic requirements regulated by Federal, State and other national protocol agencies are performed.
Develop new protocols and procedures.
Maintain monthly and annual quality assurance and calibration records for radiation therapy machine and CT simulator.
What We're Looking For: PhD or masters in medical physics.
Certified by either the ABR or ABMP in all branches of Medical Physics, with minimum 5 years of experience.
What We Offer: Competitive pay
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401k with Company match
Generous paid time off
Paid Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement
Advancement and career development opportunities
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