Carilion Services
Junior Proton Physicist- days
Roanoke, Virginia · Junior · Full-time
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About the role
- Upon completion, the Taubman Cancer Center, rising on the Roanoke VA campus, will house 3 Varian TrueBeam LINACs, a CyberKnife, an HDR unit, a new Siemens CTSim, as well as a Mevion 250i proton therapy unit.
- The expectation for this role is solely rooted in proton therapy as the program ramps up, with integration into the larger therapy department likely over time.
- The clinic is currently in the early stages of assessment and budgeting for all associated proton therapy RTP, QA, and treatment device needs.
Responsibilities
- Must possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, the ability to exercise sound professional judgment, and effective verbal and written communication skills to collaborate with multidisciplinary clinical teams.
- Carilion understands the importance of prioritizing your well-being to help you develop and thrive.
- Performs quality control testing and supports quality assurance programs for radiation-producing and radiation-measuring equipment.
- Supports clinical radiological physics needs across Diagnostic Radiology, Nuclear Medicine, and Radiation Oncology.
Requirements
- Ability to work independently within established guidelines while maintaining confidentiality required.
Compensation
- $158,100.80 - $252,969.60 Employee pay is based on a variety of factors, including qualifications, credentials, education, and prior work experience.
- The compensation range does not include benefits or pension plan.
- Benefits, Pay and Well-being at Carilion Clinic
Benefits
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits
- Employer Funded Pension Plan, vested after five years (Voluntary 403B)
- Paid Time Off (accrued from day one)
- Access to our health and wellness app, Personify Health
- Continued education and training
- Provides medical physics services required by regulatory and accrediting agencies, including NRC, Joint Commission, and applicable state and federal entities.
- Onsite fitness studios and discounts to our Carilion Wellness centers
Equal opportunity
- Carilion Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer:
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