Physicist

Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers of Colorado (RMCC) has an immediate opening for an
experienced, self-motivated, medical physicist. Minimum requirements include: a master's
degree in medical physics, 5-6 years' experience working in Radiation Oncology with ABR
certification and an understanding of the systems listed below.

The successful candidate will join a collaborative group of 7 physicists. We are proud to work
closely with an excellent team of physicians, dosimetrists, therapists, administrators, and support
staff. Effective communication and interpersonal skills are essential. This position will primarily
serve our progressive center in Boulder, Colorado. This busy practice treats SRS and SBRT
using a Varian True Beam linear accelerator with Brainlab Exactrac Dynamic. Physics is
responsible for SRS planning while dosimetry handles all other planning. We also treat a wide
variety of patients using a Varian Clinac 2100iX. We operate in a Mosaiq environment with
Varian Eclipse and Brainlab Elements treatment planning systems. While this position will
primarily work side by side with another highly experienced physicist in the Boulder department,
you will also have the opportunity to work in other Rocky Mountain Cancer Center sites within
our network. A well-developed structure for teamwork and cross coverage is one of the primary
strengths of our physics group and assures us that we are each able to enjoy our needed time off
as well as one fully paid meeting annually. This position has unique flexibility, depending on the candidate. RMCC has highly active
PET/CT, radiopharmaceutical, and research services for someone with appropriate credentialling
and experience who might want to be involved in those areas. HDR experience is also a plus to
provide coverage options at our nearby Thornton clinic, just 25 minutes from Boulder. Our
HDR system is Oncentra (Elekta) with the Flexitron delivery system.

Located at the foot of the beautiful Rocky Mountains, we thrive on over 300 days of sunshine
and blue sky each year! Colorado is a beautiful place to live and raise a family. Quality school
systems, abundant outdoor activities, a wide variety of indoor cultural opportunities - all coupled
with 4 major league sport teams - make this area second to none.

While dedication and teamwork are the key to our success, our work is not our lives. And
attention to detail is a must!

Salary Range: $220,000.00-$260,000.00 Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certification, etc. As of the date of this posting, in addition to your salary, RMCC offers the following benefits for this position, subject to eligibility requirements: Health, dental, and vision plans; wellness program; health savings account; flexible spending accounts; 401(k) retirement plan; life insurance, short-term disability insurance; long-term disability insurance, Employee Assistant Program, PTO, holiday pay, and tuition reimbursement.

A wide salary range is posted for this position and any job offer is based upon a salary analysis to comply with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. The salary analysis considers relevant experience, education, and certifications as compared to others doing substantially similar work. While all offers are compliant with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, there is no guarantee an offer will be at the top of the posted range based on the salary analysis.

Physicist MS (certified) SCOPE: Responsible for the design optimization, technical evaluation, and precise and accurate delivery of radiation treatment plans. Responsible for the safety of patients and staff. May participate in clinical, research and educational duties. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

-Determines the need for, specifies, and accesses dosimetric and treatment planning equipment including, but not limited to, measurement instruments to calibrate all treatment equipment and monitoring devices, computerized treatment planning systems, computerized water phantom systems with appropriate ionization chambers and diodes, film densitometry systems, etc.

-Participates in the specification, selection, and acceptance of radiation-producing machines, accessories, and computerized treatment-planning system.

-Supervises arrangements for proper maintenance of radiation treatment equipment.

-Periodically evaluates all equipment for continued utility, appropriateness, reliable performance, age and condition and makes recommendations on practical life span, obsolescence and replacement.

-Maintains responsibility for the design and implementation of the aspects of the quality management program that involve the use of the external beam radiotherapy equipment as well as the review and approval of the procedures followed by the radiation therapy staff.

-Advises and consults with physicians to provide advice or direction to technical staff when patients are being planned or treated. Develops protocols for performing and checking monitor units calculations to ensure all calculations agree with written prescription.

-Participates in chart rounds to ensure the fulfillment of the prescription and review any changes in dose and patient set-up.

-Completes, keeps and maintains proper records of all required documentation relating to radiation treatment plans and equipment, QA and calibration records. Participates in the clinical instruction of newly hired radiation staff and radiation therapy students.

-Conducts HDR (high dose rate) and LDR (low dose rate) brachytherapy procedures as needed. May be expected to act as a junior physicist mentor. Familiarity and use of record and verifying systems such as Varis and IMPAC.

-Directs the radiation oncology physics program, including the technical direction of medical dosimetrists, therapy equipment service engineers and other physics support staff.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Master's degree in Physics or Medical Physics from an accredited college or university. Minimum five to six years experience in clinical radiation physics. Must maintain certification and continuing education requirements outlined by American College of Radiology. Current certification in field by American Board of Radiology or Board of Medical Physics. Must obtain and maintain certification and valid state license for medical physics as required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must have the ability to utilize components of the treatment-planning computer including but not limited to the use of keyboards, digitizers, trackball and mouse controls. Must be able to stand for 8 hours; lift 40 pound block to shoulder level; have sufficient visual acuity to distinguish structures and isodose displays on computer monitor. Additionally, must be able to align treatment field and monitor patient during radiation therapy treatment.

Candidates will be required to show proof of being vaccinated against influenza upon commencing employment. Reasonable accommodations will be considered on a case-by-case basis for exemptions to this requirement in accordance with applicable law.

All qualified candidates are required to pass a background check and non-federal drug test (which excludes marijuana) post offer of employment and prior to hire.

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