Loma Linda University Health · 4 months ago
Physicist PhD 2
Loma Linda, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expLoma Linda University Health is a Seventh-day Adventist institution dedicated to teaching and healing. The Physicist PhD 2 provides leadership and supervision of clinical physics activities, enhances the quality and safety of radiation treatments, and engages in research and education.
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Responsibilities
Provides leadership and supervision of clinical physics activities such as treatment planning, quality assurance, and treatment delivery
Improves the quality and safety of radiation treatments through research and development activities
Provides education through formal and informal instruction
Performs other duties as needed
Qualification
Required
Doctorate's Degree in Physics, Medical Physics, or other related Biomedical Science required
Five years of experience required in clinical therapy physics, radiation therapy physics, or research
Knowledgeable in applying physics to deliver radiation treatments to cancer patients
Expert-level skills in charged particle accelerators, x-ray production, and their use in therapy delivery
Leading technical and clinical projects for equipment and software upgrades, including defining requirements, coordinating implementation, and ensuring clinical readiness
Developing and maintaining clinical software to improve efficiency, streamline QA, and enhance accuracy in treatment planning
Principles and software of treatment planning systems, including site-specific external beam and brachytherapy techniques
Radiation interactions with matter, dose deposition, image formation
Dose calculations and measurements
Quality management programs for radiation therapy and protection
Oncology principles, patient anatomy, and radiobiology
Able to read; write legibly; speak in English with professional quality
Use computer and software programs necessary to the position
Troubleshoot and calibrate patient care equipment
Relate and communicate positively, effectively, and professionally with others
Be assertive and consistent in following and/or enforcing policies
Work calmly and respond courteously when under pressure
Lead, supervise, teach, and collaborate
Accept direction
Think critically; work independently with minimal supervision
Perform basic math functions
Manage multiple assignments effectively
Work well under pressure; problem solve; organize and prioritize workload
Recall information with accuracy; pay close attention to detail
Distinguish colors and smells as necessary for patient care
Hear sufficiently for general conversation in person and on the telephone
Identify and distinguish various sounds associated with the work place/patient care
See adequately to read computer screens, medical records, and written documents necessary to position
Discern temperature variances through touch
American Board of Radiology (ABR) or equivalent Certification in therapeutic medical physics required
Preferred
Proton experience preferred
Spanish preferred
Company
Loma Linda University Health
Loma Linda University Health’s story is one of hope. Our people strongly believe in the work of physical, mental, and spiritual healing.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$9MKey Investors
California Institute for Regenerative Medicine
2025-11-04Grant· $9M
2021-04-05Acquired
Leadership Team
Angela Lalas, MBA, CPA,CGMA,FHFMA
Executive Vice President for Finance/CFO
Lyndon Edwards
Chief Operating Officer
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