Status: Full-Time, 1.0 FTE (M-F, 8am–5pm with flexibility for QA)
Sign-on Bonus & Relocation: This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus and a comprehensive relocation package. Specific amounts are customized based on the candidate's current location and professional qualifications, with final details to be outlined at the time of offer.
About the Role
The Hospital is seeking a full-time Medical Physicist to join the Cancer Institute team in downtown Spokane. You will work in an Apex-certified center alongside two Board Certified Radiation Oncologists, one Board Certified Medical Physicist, three Dosimetrists, and six Radiation Therapists.
This clinic is high-volume (averaging 35 patients/day) and poised for growth, with plans to install an additional linear accelerator and expand services in the coming years.
The Technology & Environment
- Equipment: Varian TrueBeam Linear Accelerator (6DoF couch, Portal Dosimetry), GE Lightspeed CT simulator with 4DCT.
- External Beam, 3D conformal, electron, IMRT/VMAT, SBRT, and cranial SRS (Hyperarc module).
- Software Suite: * Eclipse TPS 18.0 & Aria (with EPIC integration).
- MiM Software Suite & Radformation (ClearCheck, ClearCalc, EZfluence, AutoContour).
- QA Tools: Total QA, SunCHECK, Sun Nuclear (DailyQA3, MapCHECK 3, IC Profiler, SRS MapCHECK), and Standard Imaging Phantoms.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee ongoing QA/QM, machine calibrations, and Radiation Safety programs.
- Provide treatment planning/delivery support, including image registration and fusion.
- Manage requirements for Radioactive Materials and Radiation Emitting Device licenses.
- Provide technical training and support for Radiation Therapists and Dosimetrists.
Requirements
- Education: MSc in Medical Physics from a CAMPEP-accredited program required (PhD preferred).
- Certification: ABR Board Certification (or equivalent) or Board Eligibility (requires completion of a 2-year CAMPEP-accredited residency).
- Experience: Prior experience with SBRT and SRS treatment techniques is required.
- Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with Broad Scope Radioactive Materials Licenses.
Team Overview:
- Mentorship: Join a seasoned physicist who values a "mentorship" approach and a stable, even-keel working environment.
- Culture: A "true sense of belonging" with a team that has worked hard to build a supportive, collaborative culture.
- The Spokane Lifestyle: Experience the perfect balance of city living and PNW adventure—lakes, ski resorts, wineries, and national parks are all in your backyard.
Benefits & Perks
- Competitive pay scale, retirement plan, and tuition reimbursement.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and "Code Lavender" support for staff.
- Relocation assistance and sign-on/retention bonus potential (to be discussed during the interview process).
