At Gundersen Health System, our mission is simple: change the lives of the patients and families we serve.
Join our innovative and passionate healthcare organization as a Senior Radiation Therapy Physicist and kick-start your dream career. You will join a multidisciplinary team of three medical physicists, four physicians, four dosimetrists, and a group of outstanding radiation therapists, all committed to delivering exceptional care at our ACR accredited La Crosse, WI and Tomah, WI facilities.
At Gundersen, we are proud of what we have accomplished in the past and excited for all we will do in the future. Are you ready to change lives? Be a part of the difference and make a lasting impact in the healthcare community.
What You'll Do:
- Collaborates with other senior staff to maintain the Quality Assurance (QA) program to comply with national standards.
- Evaluation and implementation of new technology and techniques. Ensures proper radiation protection standards are followed when implementing new equipment.
- Maintains templates, checklists and therapy equipment in record and verify system.
- Provides radiation safety education to staff.
- Responsible for all aspects of departmental radiation safety including personnel exposure monitoring, shipping, receiving and inventory of radioactive material as outlined by regulatory agencies. Develops, implements, and maintains radiation safety policies and procedures with other senior staff and the radiation safety officer. Performs shielding evaluations, calculations and radiation surveys when necessary.
- Responsible for all aspects of patient dosimetry including but not limited to patient-specific physics consultations as requested by the Radiation Oncologist, patient-specific quality assurance, in vivo dosimetry and special procedure (HDR, SBRT and SRS) oversight and consultation.
Equipment:
- Three Varian TrueBeams (La Crosse) one TrueBeam (Tomah) all matched
- IDENTIFY surface guidance on all accelerators
- Varian Bravos HDR
- Siemens go.Open Pro CT Simulator
- Respiratory gating
- Sun Nuclear 3D scanning system, MapCheck, ArcCheck, and IC Profiler
- Sun Nuclear SunMachine, DoseCheck and Fraction0
- Aria/Eclipse/BrachyVision Version 16.1
- Radformation's ClearCheck, ClearCalc, Limbus AutoContour
- MIM Maestro Software
- DoseLab Software
Requirements:
- PhD or Masters degree in Medical Physics, Physics, or a related disciple
- 3-5 years of experience as an ABR certified Physicist
- American Board of Radiology (ABR) certification in Therapeutic Medical Physics within 2 years of start date Or The American Board of Medical Physics equivalent in Radiation Therapy Physics upon hire
- Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and patient care skills.
In addition to the rewarding work, you'll receive:
- Generous Benefit Package
- $10,000 Sign-on payable after 6 months
- Sign-on requires a 2 year commitment
- This position offers a $15,000 relocation bonus
- Professional Development and Continued Medical Education Funds
Discover La Crosse, WI:
- A unique city with a blend of city, suburban, and small-town living
- Enjoy a small-town feel with big-city amenities
- Scenic views and one-of-a-kind landscapes
- Festivals, shops, restaurants, and more
- Click here to learn more about the Coulee Region: Explore the La Crosse Region | Official Tourism Guide
Emplify Health is comprised of two of the Midwest’s most respected healthcare systems, Bellin Health and Gundersen Health System. Once neighbors, we are now partners, united in our mission to provide exceptional care to our communities. As a not-for-profit, patient-centered healthcare network, we have headquarters in Green Bay and La Crosse, Wisconsin. Our extensive network includes 11 hospitals and more than 100 clinics, serving 67 cities and rural communities across Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. With over 4,500 dedicated nurses and providers, we are committed to delivering primary, specialty and emergency care, along with innovative medical education programs. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and communities.
Ensures safe and accurate radiation delivery and patient safety through the management technical aspects of radiation delivery equipment. Maintains the quality assurance (QA) program and process development in the Department of Radiation Oncology. Provides education and training in radiation physics and supports the oversight of radiation safety and data management in Radiation Oncology.
Major Responsibilities
1. Collaborates with other senior staff to maintain the Quality Assurance (QA) program to comply with national standards. Monitors and measures the performance of all radiation therapy equipment. Calibrates radiation therapy equipment and performs QA as required.
2. Evaluation and implementation of new technology and techniques. Ensures proper radiation protection standards are followed when implementing new equipment. Performs acceptance and commissioning of new equipment and educates staff on new technology and its implementation. Releases new technology for clinical use.
3. Performs measurements, analysis and modeling of beam data for treatment planning purposes. Verifies all data and algorithms in the treatment planning system. Maintains all aspects of the treatment planning process.
4. Maintains templates, checklists and therapy equipment in record and verify system
5. Provides radiation safety education to staff. Leads the development of new competencies and assists in completion of competencies for other staff.
6. Responsible for all aspects of departmental radiation safety including personnel exposure monitoring, shipping, receiving and inventory of radioactive material as outlined by regulatory agencies. Develops, implements, and maintains radiation safety policies and procedures with other senior staff and the radiation safety officer. Performs shielding evaluations, calculations and radiation surveys when necessary.
7. Responsible for all aspects of patient dosimetry including but not limited to patient-specific physics consultations as requested by the Radiation Oncologist, patient-specific quality assurance, in vivo dosimetry and special procedure (HDR, SBRT and SRS) oversight and consultation.
8. Performs delivery of standard and complicated treatment planning and techniques which includes oversight of high dose radiation (HDR) brachytherapy and stereotactic procedures.
9. Leads troubleshooting and works collaboratively with biomedical engineers as necessary.
10. Works with other senior staff to establish and maintain departmental policies and procedures.
11. Leads efforts to maintain compliance of all state and federal regulating and accrediting bodies.
12. Must obtain the status of Authorized Medical Physicist through the state of Wisconsin and be listed on the radioactive materials license list the company holds within 1 year of hire date
Education and Learning:
REQUIRED
Master’s degree in Medical Physics, Physics, or a related discipline
DESIRED
Doctorate or PhD in Medical Physics, Physics, or a related discipline
Work Experience:
REQUIRED
3-5 years of experience as an ABR certified physicist
DESIRED
5 years of experience as an ABR certified physicist
License and Certifications:
REQUIRED
American Board of Radiology (ABR) certification in Therapeutic Medical Physics or the American Board of Medical Physics equivalent in Radiation Therapy Physics.
Age Specific Population:
Nonage Specific (N/A)
Osha Category:
Category 1 - Employees in this job title have a reasonably anticipated risk of occupational exposure to blood and/or other potentially infectious materials.
Environmental Conditions:
Subject to hazards (Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts or vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding, exposure to chemicals, etc.)
Frequently in close quarters (Crawl spaces, shafts, manholes, sewage and water line pipes, etc.)
Exposed to infectious diseases
Physical Requirements/Demands of The Position:
Sitting Approximately 5.5 hours in a day
Static Standing Approximately 3 hours total in a day
Walking/Standing Approximately 30 minutes to 1.5 hours total in a day
Stooping/Bending Approximately 3 hours total in a day
Reaching – Shoulder Level Approximately 3 hours total in a day
Reaching – Below Shoulder Approximately 3 hours total in a day
Reaching – Above Shoulder Approximately 3 hours total in a day
Repetitive Actions – Fine manipulation Approximately 5.5 hours in a day
Lifting – Other Approximately 3 hours total in a day 0-25lbs
Carrying more than 50 feet Approximately 30 minutes to 1.5 hours total in a day 0-25lbs
Carrying less than 50 feet Approximately 30 minutes to 1.5 hours total in a day 0-25lbs
Pushing or Pulling Approximately 30 minutes to 1.5 hours total in a day 0-75lbs
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $190,986.50 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Ability to Relocate:
- La Crosse, WI 54601: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person
