JUNIOR MEDICAL PHYSICIST

Mountain View Hospital is looking for a Junior Medical Physicist to join our team!

JOB SUMMARY:       The Junior Medical Physicist supports the medical physicist in ensuring the safe and effective use of radiation in the diagnosis and treatment of patients. The role involves assisting the senior physicist with clinical and quality assurance tasks, as well as working with imaging, radiotherapy, and diagnostic equipment. 

BENEFITS:

Taking care for our community starts with taking care of our own team. Mountain View Hospital is proud to offer its employees competitive and comprehensive benefit packages. Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (vacation, holidays and sick days) and Medical Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plans (401K with up to 6% match)
• Earned Quarterly Bonus Program
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Discount for medically necessary procedures performed at Mountain View Hospital and Idaho Falls Community Hospital

Please note benefits are based on eligibility according to full-time, part-time or PRN status classification.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Radiation Therapy Support:
  • Assist in the calibration and maintenance of radiotherapy equipment.
  • Help in treatment planning by performing dosimetry calculations and simulations.
  • Ensure safe radiation dose delivery by monitoring equipment performance.
• Quality Assurance (QA):
  • Conduct regular checks on radiation equipment, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
  • Perform dose measurements and safety assessments.
  • Contribute to the development and implementation of QA protocols and procedures.
• Research and Development:
  • Contribute to data collection, analysis, and interpretation.
  • Help implement new technologies or techniques under the guidance of senior physicists.
• Regulatory Compliance:
  • Ensure compliance with local, national, and international standards for radiation safety and quality control.
  • Help prepare documentation and reports for regulatory bodies or audits.
• Collaboration:
  • Work closely with clinicians, radiation oncologists, and other medical professionals to optimize patient care.
  • Provide technical support and education to healthcare staff regarding radiation safety and equipment use.
• Training and Development:
  • Participate in ongoing education and training to stay current with advances in medical physics.
  • Attend departmental meetings and conferences to share findings and insights.

ABOUT MOUNTAIN VIEW

Mountain View Hospital and our 29 affiliate clinics are committed to providing compassionate, cutting edge care to our patients. We serve the entire Snake River Valley – all the way from Pocatello to Rexburg. Our medical capabilities span everything from wound care to urgent care, oncology to neurology, physical therapy to speech therapy, a Level III NICU, robust robotic surgery department and a continuously expanding rural health practice.

Our work environment is mission driven, people-centric and supportive. It is what sets apart and makes people excited to come to work each day. If you are looking for a career where you can make a difference in your community, we invite you to apply.<