Medical Physicist

Description

Introduction

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a Medical Physicist? At UCF Lake Nona Hospital, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to 300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

Benefits

UCF Lake Nona Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  
• Colleague recognition program
  
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients' lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated Medical Physicist like you to be a part of our team.

Job Summary and Qualifications

1. Demonstrates knowledge of human growth and development, assessment, range of treatment, and care of patients appropriate to the ages of patients served.

2. Promotes customer service initiative.

3. Provides Physics support to the Radiation Oncology Department

4. Calibrates radiation therapy equipment in the radiation therapy department per departmental, state or federal requirements.

5. Implements and evaluates quality assurance programs for therapy equipment/department

6. Verifies treatment plans

7. Participates in chart rounds

8. Monitors treatment planning software and implements new software updates

9. Develops and implements physics aspects of all new treatment modalities

10. Actively assists and supports departmental activities to ensure that operational and salary expenses are equal to or less than approved budget.

11. Understands the principles and concepts of Performance Improvement. Looks for opportunities and solutions for process improvements and seeks to improve job skills.

12. Maintains the principles of confidentiality. Understands the legal/regulatory requirements related to the release of information. Able to use the information systems pertinent to the job.

13. Performs computerized treatment planning and associated duties. Maintans computer programs, installs updates, and assures accuracy of data produced.

14. Performs all duties associated with maintain state radiation licenses and assures that departmental functions meet state standards.

15. Actively participates QA program for all radiation producing machines and associated equipment. Assists with correcting malfunctions of radiation producing machines or makes appropriate referrals to correct and/or repair units.

16. Periodically, and at least annually, reviewing and auditing the institution's radiation safety program for compliance with Florida D.O.H Radioactive Materials License's requirements and proper basic radiation safety protocol.

17. Performs other related functions as assigned.

What qualifications you will need: 

• PhD. or M.S. - Therapeutic Radiological Physics
• 3 years experience preferred
• Board Certification
• Demonstrated skills in organization, verbal and written communications, customer service, math, analysis, reading, following instruction, basic computer usage.

HCA Florida UCF Lake Nona Hospital is located in the southern Orlando suburb of Lake Nona, known as Medical City. We are a newly opened hospital. Our hospital provides full-service healthcare to Osceola County and surrounding communities. We offer a wide range of specialties including 24/7 emergency care, womens care, and comprehensive surgical services, including robotic surgery. We are home to the Advanced Imaging Center and a Family Birthing Unit. We are committed to patient-centered care.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated 3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Good people beget good people." - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Medical Physicist opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Employment Type: Full-time