Primary City/State:

Greeley, Colorado

Department Name:

Radiation Oncology

Work Shift:

Day

Job Category:

Clinical Care

Primary Location Salary Range:

$31.25 - $31.25 / hour, based on education & experience

In accordance with State Pay Transparency Rules.

POSITION SUMMARY

Banner Health in Northern Colorado is seeking a physics assistant for a full-time position in radiation oncology. The physicist will join a team of two physicists to provide physics services for three APEx-accredited integrated sites in beautiful Northern Colorado. All three sites will employ TrueBeam linear accelerators, RayStation treatment planning, and Mosaiq R&V. Two sites use GammaMed HDR afterloaders with BracyhVision treatment planning. One site uses a TrueBeam STX and ExacTrac for an active SRS program. Physics assistants are an integral part of the clinical team, building experience that makes them highly competitive applicants in the MedPhys Match, including Banner’s own residency program.

Banner is a partner in the MD Anderson Cancer Network, which provides physicists the opportunity to work in collaboration radiation oncology colleagues at M.D. Anderson in Houston, and at Banner sites in Arizona. M.D. Anderson has been ranked as the No. 1 hospital for cancer care in the nation since 2018 by U.S. News and World Report’s “Best Hospitals” survey.

Less than 60 minutes from Denver, Northern Colorado provides a high quality of life, with easy access to outdoor activities in the stunning Rocky Mountains. The northern Front Range metro area is home to a number of universities and a vibrant art scene.

CORE FUNCTIONS

Under the supervision of staff physicists, the physicist assistant performs monthly and annual linac QA, CT QA, and HDR source exchange QA. The physics assistant performs patient-specific IMRT QA, and daily HDR QA. The physics assistant performs weekly patient chart checks. The physics assistant assists the dosimetry team with records requests, and restoring archived treatment plans. The physics assistant will have the opportunity to lead clinical and research projects under the supervision of staff physicists. The physics assistant operates within radiation safety standards and regulatory requirements and follows established departmental policies and procedures to maintains a safe environment for patients, personnel, and visitors. The physics assistant participates in staff continuing education, and physics resident educational programming. The physics assistant consistently demonstrates Banner core values:

• Treating those we serve and each other with compassion, dignity and respect

• Acting with integrity and striving for the highest quality care and service

• Exceeding the expectations of the people we serve and those we set for ourselves

The physics resident engages with Banner and MD Anderson colleagues to advance the MD Anderson vision at Banner sites: “We shall be the premier cancer center in the world, based on the excellence of our people, our research-driven patient care and our science”.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Masters degree or Ph.D. in medical physics or related discipline is required.

Eligibility for ABR board certification part 1 is strongly preferred.

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.

Banner McKee Medical Center is a 117-bed, acute-care hospital in Loveland, Colorado, a vibrant arts community located 40 minutes from Rocky Mountain National Park. Our hospital offers an array of inpatient and outpatient services including medical, pediatric, orthopedic, surgical, heart, cancer, and critical care. The Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center is amongst Northern Colorado's leading cancer diagnosis and treatment facilities. Banner McKee is also a Level III trauma center. We are the only hospital in the Rocky Mountain region to be designated an Epicenter for robotic-assisted gynecological surgery by Intuitive Surgical, the manufacturer of the DaVinci surgical robot. Our physicians, nurses and other health care professionals can train on state-of-the-art computerized patient simulation mannequins in our simulation center. Banner McKee is accredited by The Joint Commission.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is a graduate of accredited graduate program with Phd or MS degree who is enrolled in their first year of a multi-year postgraduate training program with the expectation of becoming board eligible in a specific specialty, upon the completion of the program. This position under supervision provides physicists services by following department/facility policies, procedures and protocols. This position ensures optimal care/treatment of patient population.

CORE FUNCTIONS

1. Verifies proper operation and safety of all machines and sources producing radiation in accordance with established guidelines and protocols.

2. Performs measurements or other evaluations as necessary to ensure accurate dose delivery for treatments. Uses independent judgment and applies learned methodologies according to established policy and procedures.

3. Provides support and assistance in delivery of all radiation therapy treatments, including advanced specialized therapies. Assists in or performs computer treatment planning as needed. Assists in the evaluation and implementation of new therapies and protocols. Serves as a physics services resource for all staff.

4. Assists in staff continuing education on appropriate medical physics and radiation safety procedures as needed. Demonstrates professional behavior/conduct in all interactions; fosters teamwork, efficient use of resources and quality patient outcomes.

5. Maintains a safe environment for patients, personnel, and visitors. Ensures all radiation safety standards and regulatory requirements are met.

6. Participates in regular quality assurance reviews. Ensures proper documentation is recorded and maintained.

7. Under supervision performs procedures in accordance with department/facility policies, procedures and protocols to patients. Internal customers: All levels of radiation oncology, nursing management and staff, medical staff, and all other members of the interdisciplinary health care team. External Customers: regulatory and health agencies, patients and family members.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

PH.D or Masters Degree in Medical Physics or other related discipline is required.

Must be eligible for certification from the American Board of Radiology in Therapeutic Radiological Physics or equivalent within 4 years of hire and licensure by the state regulatory agency where required. BLS certification.

Must possess knowledge in medical physics including regulations governing the use of radiation in medicine, advanced computer skills, advanced treatment planning, and quality control procedures. Must demonstrate effective communication skills, human relations skills, analyze data and solve problems.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

Anticipated Closing Window (actual close date may be sooner):

2025-01-02

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