Radiation Physicist jobs in Topeka, KS
Radiation Physicist ensures the quality of care in the use of radiation-producing sources and imaging equipment and the protection of patients and staff from radiation. Calibrates all radiation therapy equipment, conducts X-ray machine performance surveys, and implements procedures to ensure quality control for electronic imaging devices. Being a Radiation Physicist recommends radiation safety procedures. Informs staff in radiation safety practices. Additionally, Radiation Physicist may require an advanced degree of radiation physics. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. The Radiation Physicist contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. Work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. To be a Radiation Physicist typically requires 4 to 7 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Radiation Physicist - Radiation Therapy - FT - Days - #4610
- Stormont-Vail HealthCare
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Topeka, KS
FULL_TIME
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Schedule:Shift:First Shift (Days - Less than 12 hours per shift) (United States of America)Weekly Work Schedule:Summary:Medical physicists are engaged in the design, optimization, technical evaluation, and delivery of radiotherapy treatment plans.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Review patient charts, including initial treatment plans, new chart review, on treatment chart review, and end of treatment chart for completeness and accuracy.
- Acceptance, commissioning and calibration of therapeutic radiation delivery systems, accessories, and computerized treatment – planning systems.
- Supervise arrangements for proper maintenance of the equipment and work with the manufacturer to facilitate repairs.
- Evaluate all equipment used in department for continued utility, appropriateness, reliable performance, and condition, making recommendations on a practical life span, obsolescence, and replacement.
- Maintain instrument calibration.
- Research and implementation of new procedures and technology.
- Determine the need for, specify the requirements of, and have access to dosimetry and treatment planning equipment.
- Design, implementation and maintenance of a thorough quality management program.
- Act as a resource for dosimetrists and radiation therapists and together with the Radiation Oncologist, supervise departmental treatment planning activities.
- Provide physics technical advice, support and training, as needed to all radiation staff.
- Oversee compliance with state and federal regulations and accepted technical standards related to radiation oncology and general radiation safety.
- Oversee accreditation compliance of radiation oncology through American College of Radiology.
- Act as a resource for accreditation efforts of cancer program.
- Maintain policies and procedures related to radiation therapy.
Qualifications:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and /or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.Education/Experience:- Master’s or doctoral degree (preferred) in physics, biophysics, radiological physics, or health physics.
- Have completed one year of full time training in therapeutic radiological physics.
- Have completed one year of full time work experience under the supervision of a Radiation Therapy Physicist at a medical institution.
License / Certification/Registration:- Be certified by the American Board of Radiology (ABR) in Therapeutic radiological physics or Roentgen-ray and gamma-ray physics or X-ray and radium physics or Radiological physics
- Be certified by the American Board of Medical Physics (ABMP) in Radiation Oncology Physics; or
- Certified by the Canadian College of Medical of Physics
- Registered with Kansas Department of Health & Environment as a provider of radiation services in the area of calibration and compliance surveys of external beam radiation therapy units prior to employment start date.
- If board eligible, must complete board certification within three years of employment.
Supervisory Responsibilities:Responsible for the supervision of radiation therapist and dosimetrist.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.- While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to use an appropriate lifting and transporting mechanism for objects weighing more than 25 pounds.
Demonstrates supportive behaviors necessary for age-specific care as determined by specific department(s)Stormont Vail is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to the philosophy and practice of providing equal opportunities for all employees and prospective employees, without regard to the following classifications: race, color, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, uniformed service, disability or genetic information. This applies to all aspects of employment practices including hiring, firing, pay, benefits, promotions, lateral movements, job training, and any other terms or conditions of employment.Retaliation is prohibited against any person who files a claim of discrimination, participates in a discrimination investigation, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment act based upon the above classifications. - 26 Days Ago
Radiation Oncologist
- Central Care Cancer Center
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Emporia, KS
FULL_TIME
- Central Care, PA, a private practice in KS and MO, has an opportunity for a full-time board certified/board eligible Radiation Oncologist. This position will work with a full time team of physicists a...
- 12 Days Ago
Radiation Therapist
- UKHS St. Francis Campus
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Topeka, KS
FULL_TIME
- OverviewJoin our team as a day shift, full-time, Radiation Therapist in Topeka, KS. Fulfilling your purpose begins here: People First, Always. Here's how we take care of our people: Medical, vision, d...
- 6 Days Ago
Radiation Therapist
- The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus
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Topeka, KS
FULL_TIME
- Overview Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Radiation Therapist in Topeka, KS. Fulfilling your purpose begins here: People First, Always. Here’s how we take care of our people: Medical, vision, ...
- 19 Days Ago
Radiation Therapist Lead
- UKHS St. Francis Campus
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Topeka, KS
FULL_TIME
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Radiation Therapist Lead
- The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus
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Topeka, KS
FULL_TIME
- Overview Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Radiation Therapist Lead in Topeka, KS. Fulfilling your purpose begins here: People First, Always. Here’s how we take care of our people: Medical, vis...
- 19 Days Ago
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Physical Therapist Assistant
- SERC Physical Therapy
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Topeka, KS
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- DoorDash
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Topeka, KS
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Topeka, KS
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Dental Hygienist
- GoTu
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Topeka, KS
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- 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
Physical Therapist
- Serc Physical Therapy
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Topeka, KS
- SERC, a brand partner of Upstream Rehabilitation, is looking for a Physical Therapist to join our team in Topeka, KS! $5...
- 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Topeka, KS
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Topeka, KS
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Topeka, KS
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About Topeka, Kansas
Topeka (/toʊˈpiːkə/; Kansa: Tó Pee Kuh) is the capital city of the U.S. state of Kansas and the seat of Shawnee County. It is situated along the Kansas River in the central part of Shawnee County, in northeast Kansas, in the Central United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 127,473. The Topeka Metropolitan Statistical Area, which includes Shawnee, Jackson, Jefferson, Osage, and Wabaunsee counties, had a population of 233,870 in the 2010 census.
The name Topeka is a Kansa-Osage sentence that means "place where we dug potatoes", or "a good place to dig potatoes". As a plac...
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Income Estimation for Radiation Physicist jobs
$177,046 to $218,831
Topeka, Kansas area prices
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