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Sutter Health Medical Physicist II in Sacramento, California

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

Organization:

SMF-Sutter Med Foundation- Central

Position Overview:

Join our team and help shape the future of Radiation Oncology in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

Sutter Medical Foundation (SMF) is seeking a Medical Physicist II to join our dynamic and innovative Radiation Oncology team. This position is ideal for new graduates who are board-eligible and eager to contribute to a rapidly evolving clinical environment. This role aligns with the AAPM definition of a Junior Medical Physicist, focusing on the application of physics principles to ensure the quality and safety of radiation oncology services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including physicists, dosimetrists, and radiation oncologists, to deliver safe and effective patient care.

• Participate in equipment commissioning, acceptance testing, and calibration for radiation-producing machines and imaging systems.

• Contribute to ongoing quality assurance (QA) programs for linear accelerators, CT simulators, and other radiation therapy equipment.

• Assist in developing and implementing new technologies and workflows, including the transition to Aria as our Oncology Information System.

Facility and Equipment Highlights:

SMF operates four clinics across the Sacramento Valley, equipped with cutting-edge technology:

• 7 matched Varian TrueBeam linear accelerators and 2 RadExact systems.

• 5 Philips CT simulators with plans for system upgrades.

• Gamma Knife, Varian Bravos HDR, Vitesse, AlignRT, and ExacTrac systems.

• Transitioning to Aria from Mosaiq for our Oncology Information System and integrating advanced solutions to enhance patient care.

About Us:

SMF fosters a collaborative environment focused on innovation, quality, and safety. We are dedicated to implementing state-of-the-art solutions, emphasizing automation and advanced technologies, with opportunities to contribute to professional growth areas such as HDR brachytherapy, 3D printing, and Physics QA.

Job Description :

EDUCATION:

  • Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.

  • Bachelor's: Radiological Physics or other physics, chemistry or engineering discipline or equivalent education/experience

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:

  • BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider Upon Hire

  • Board eligibility in Medical Physics is required.

  • Strong commitment to quality assurance, safety, and innovation in Radiation Oncology.

TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:

  • New Grads welcome!

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

  • Ability to work with sophisticated computer based analysis equipment.

  • Troubleshooting abilities with radiation oncology equipment.

  • Ability to read, write, hear and verbally communicate in English to the degree required to perform the job.

  • Sufficient knowledge of math concepts as related to Radiation to support team.

Job Shift:

Days

Schedule:

Full Time

Shift Hours:

8

Days of the Week:

Monday - Friday, Variable

Weekend Requirements:

As Needed

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

No

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

40

Employee Status:

Regular

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $75.45 to $120.72 / hour

The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package.

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