at NorthShore University Health System in Evanston, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Position Highlights:
Position: Medical Physicist
Location: Evanston, IL
Full Time/Part Time: Per Diem/ Registry
Hours: Day: 7:30-4pm as needed
Required Travel: limited local travel
What you will need:
Education: Master's Degree or PhD in Physical Sciences required
Experience: 8+ years' work experience as a clinical Medical Physicist in a Radiation Oncology setting required.
Skills: Analytical skills necessary to develop/evaluate a patient's treatment plan based on the physician's assessment and the information obtained from CT, MRI, PET and other imaging modalities. Communication skills necessary to confer with the Radiation Oncologist, other Physicists and other medical staff regarding the patient's treatment and progress.
What you will do:
Independently perform all mandatory quality assurance tests for the treatment units.
Independently investigate and troubleshoot any issues on the treatment units.
Demonstrate the ability to perform all calibrations of the treatment units.
Independently create and/or evaluate highly complex treatment planning including 3D Conformal, IMRT, SBRT, SRS, HDR, LDR
Discuss and review treatment plans with all clinical staff including physicians, dosimetrists and therapists.
Assist the radiation oncologist during special treatment procedures including brachytherapy and radiopharmaceutical cases.
Stay updated on advancements in medical physics and radiation therapy through continuous learning and professional development and recommend equipment upgrades as needed.
Benefits:
Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
Various Medical, Dental, and Vision options
Tuition Reimbursement
Free Parking at designated locations
Wellness Program Savings Plan
Health Savings Account Options
Retirement Options with Company Match
Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
Community Involvement Opportunities
About Endeavor Health: Advancing Radiation Oncology Excellence Across Chicago
Join a dynamic team at Endeavor Health, where we're dedicated to advancing radiation oncology across our four sites equipped with five treatment machines and state-of-the-art brachytherapy services. Formerly NorthShore University HealthSystem, Edward-Elmhurst Health, Northwest Community Healthcare, and Swedish Hospital, we're united under one name, setting a new standard for care. Our team comprises experienced medical physicists, dosimetrists, radiation oncologists, and therapists, working collaboratively to deliver exceptional care. Additionally, our robust radiation safety group ensures compliance with regulations and upholds high-quality standards across all our sites and throughout the hospital. Join our team at Endeavor Health and be part of shaping the future of healthcare.
Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals - Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) - all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org.
When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.
Please explore our website (www.endeavorhealth.org) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to "help everyone in our communities be their best".
Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information.
Diversity, equity and inclusion is at the core of who we are; being there for our patients and each other with compassion, respect and empathy. We believe that our strength resides in our differences and in connecting our best to provide community-connected healthcare for all.
EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.
