Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.
Benefits Highlights
Medical: Multiple plan options.Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.Vision: Affordable plan with national network.Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.
Responsibilities
The primary responsibilities of the medical physicist are to collaborate with radiation oncologists and other staff to design treatment plans and to manage equipment and procedures to ensure that patients receive the prescribed dose of radiation to the correct location. To perform and document the initial commissioning and calibration of radiation sources used for treatment and to manage the on-going quality management of the equipment. To provide the necessary data for patient dose calculations and to verify the accuracy of such calculations for each patient. To work collaboratively to develop and implement procedures for accurate and safe patient treatments. To investigate and implement advances in technology and procedures and to participate in on-going practice improvement efforts. To ensure that radiation treatments preserve the radiation safety of staff, patients, and public. To assess data reflective of the patient's status and appropriately interpret information relative to the patient's age-specific needs. To provide teaching instruction and mentoring to medical physics residents and to other staff and students. To participate in planning and budgeting processes.
Qualifications
Post graduate degree, either an M.S., M.A., D.M.P. or Ph.D. in medical physics or related field. Must be knowledgeable of computer processes and have an understanding of the systems involved. Must be able to communicate effectively with personnel with varying levels of education both within and outside the institution, and work effectively with the consulting and paramedical staffs of the institution. Job Specifications for Radiation Oncology require a working knowledge of treatment planning for external beam radiation as well as brachytherapy planning, and active participation in measurement of ionizing radiation, radiobiology, radiation protection and health physics, clinical radiation dosimetry, and federal and state regulatory guidelines pertaining to the medical use of radiation, as well as direct participation in some types of patient treatments. A qualified medical radiation physicist means an individual who is certified by the American Board of Radiology (ABR), American Board of Medical Physics (ABMP), or equivalent board in the appropriate disciplines of physics or who, if not certified, has entered the Board certification process and successfully completes it within three years of initial eligibility for the final part.
Exemption Status
Exempt
Compensation Detail
$175,406.40 - $263,099.20 / year
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Schedule
Full Time
Hours/Pay Period
80
Schedule Details
Monday - Friday
Weekend Schedule
As needed
International Assignment
No
Site Description
Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.
Equal Opportunity
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law". Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
Recruiter
Kianne Wohlfert