Physicist

Job Title: Physicist

Location: Community Medical Center

Department: Radiation Oncology

Req#: 0000197123

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $218,941.00 – $265,699.00 Annual

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate’s educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

The Physicist is responsible for technical aspects of the quality control program in the Radiation Oncology Dept., including equipment calibration and commissioning. Ensures that the dose prescription is accurately delivered to the defined patient site.

Qualifications:

Required:

• M.S. or Ph.D. in Radiation Science, Health Physics, Physics or equivalent
• Two years of experience in a clinical Radiation Therapy Department
• Eligible for ABR certification in related Medical physics specialty

Scheduling Requirements:

• Day Shift
• Full Time

Essential Functions:

• Assists Chief Physicist in meeting the NJ State and NRC regulations for patient treatment and safety
• Assists Dosimetrists in performing all treatment planning and calculations as well as performing these same procedures
• Assists in yearly and monthly calibrations of Linear Accelerators as assigned by the Chief Physicist
• Plans HDR brachytherapy cases; performs HDR calibrations, delivers HDR treatment with physician authorized users
• Verifies all treatment parameters are entered in the patient chart and the correctness of them in R/V system
• Works in close contact with the Chief physicist, Dosimetrists, and physicians in solving treatment problems
• Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts through our partners, such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey-whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.