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Location:

Avera Medical Group Radiation Oncology-Sioux Falls

Worker Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Primarily days with possible weekends/evenings/holidays (United States of America)

Position Highlights

+ This position is based in Sioux Falls, SD. Occasional travel to satellite clinics may be required.

+ Salary will be commensurate based on experience and board certification.

8:00am-5:00pm, occas wknd/hol/call; 80hrs/2wks

You Belong at Avera

Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

A Brief Overview

Oversees the radiation therapy equipment and acceptance. The Physicist consults with the Radiation Oncologists, Dosimetrists and Physicists concerning patient dose, radiation exposure and safety. The Physicist oversees the radiation quality assurance programs and development.

What you will do

+ Performs acceptance testing, calibration, and safety surveys of imaging and radiation therapy equipment.

+ Develops purchasing and acceptance specification for imaging and radiation therapy equipment.

+ Consults with the radiologist and radiation oncologist concerning patient dose determinations.

+ Consults with other physicians and patients regarding radiation exposure and safety.

+ Teaches and presents continued education programs for appropriate audience.

+ Develops, implements, and supervises quality control programs.

+ Researches and develops new devices and modalities for improved diagnostics and therapeutic uses of radiation.

+ Participates in NRC licensed procedures under direction of an Authorized Medical Physicist.

+ All of the above duties are performed under the guidance and oversight of a Board Certified Physicist.

Essential Qualifications

The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.

Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:

+ Master's in medical physics

+ Successful completion of part one of ABR certification in Therapeutic Medical Physics or 10 years minimum experience as a practicing medical physicist.

Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:

+ Master's Graduation from or eligibility to graduate from a CAMPEP program

+ Medical Physics - Therapeutic Medical Physics - American Board of Radiology (ABR) Board eligibility for American Board of Radiology (ABR) Upon Hire

Expectations and Standards

+ Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.

+ Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.

+ Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.

+ Maintain confidentiality.

+ Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.

+ Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.

Benefits You Need & Then Some

Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.

+ PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.

+ Free health insurance options, for full-time single coverage on Avera High Deductible Health Plan

+ Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement

+ Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship

_Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to_ [email protected]_ _._

At Avera, the way you are treated as an employee translates into the compassionate care you deliver to patients and team members. Because we consider health care a ministry, you can live out your faith, uphold the dignity and respect of all persons while not compromising high-quality services. Join us in making a positive impact on moving health forward.

The policy of Avera to provide opportunities for all qualified employees or applicants without regard to disability and to provide reasonable accommodations for all employees or applicants who may be disabled. Avera is committed to ensuring compliance in accordance with the Americans with Disability Act. For assistance, please contact HR Now at 605-504-4444.

Additional Notices:

For TTY, dial 711

Avera is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer: Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.