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Sutter Health Staff Medical Physicist in Sacramento, California
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Organization:
SMF-Sutter Med Foundation- Central
Position Overview:
Hybrid Work-From-Home: This position can work from home within the Sutter Health - Sacramento market footprint. There are aspects of the position that require on-site work. Ability to work-from-home will vary week by week as the cases dictate.
Sutter Medical Foundation (SMF) is excited to announce a full-time staff physicist position based in the beautiful Sacramento Valley, where the coming year promises numerous projects. These initiatives include upgrading our CT scanners, opening a new Radiation Oncology Center in Folsom, CA, and transitioning our technology platforms from Mosaiq to Aria for our Oncology Information System and from Pinnacle to RayStation for treatment planning.
We seek a board-certified (preferred) or board-eligible physicist dedicated to high-quality treatment planning and technical support. This role involves planning across VMAT, SBRT, and 3D techniques, delivered via 7 TrueBeam and 2 RadExact systems across 4 sites, in close collaboration with 9 Dosimetrists, 10 Physicists, and 12 Radiation Oncologists. SMF offers a dynamic work environment focused on class solutions, automation, and a culture of quality and safety, with opportunities for professional contributions in Physics QA, HDR, 3D printing, and more.
Facility and Equipment:
Our facilities feature a robust suite of technology, including 7 matched linear accelerators, 5 Philips CT simulators, Gamma Knife, Varian Bravos HDR, Vitesse, AlignRT, and Exactrac. SMF’s clinics operate with Epic for EHR and Elekta Mosaiq (soon to transition to Aria) across unified databases, supporting our locations in Auburn, Cameron Park, Roseville, and Sacramento. These advancements reflect our dedication to innovation and excellence in patient care.
About Sacramento:
Sacramento is located approximately halfway between the San Francisco Bay Area and South Lake Tahoe. Entertainment and recreation opportunities are numerous and diverse. A multitude of wineries are within a couple hours or less from downtown Sacramento, which itself has many restaurants, live theatres, and a vibrant nightlife. Camping, biking, boating, and hiking are all easily accessible and popular activities.
Job Description :
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EDUCATION
Level II: Bachelor's: Radiological Physics or other physics, chemistry or engineering discipline or equivalent education/experience
Level III: Master's: Radiological Physics or other physics, chemistry or engineering discipline or equivalent education/experience
CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE
Level II: BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider Upon Hire
Level III: AMBP-American Board of Medical Physicists Upon Hire OR ABR-American Board of Radiology Upon Hire
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AS TYPICALLY ACQUIRED IN:
2 years of Clinical Physics experience
New Grads welcome!
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Competency in clinical dosimetry and active involvement in treatment planning.
Oral and written communication skills to relate important clinically relevant information to other professionals.
Must be able to apply advanced math and physics principles with critical thinking to solve problems independently.
Must be able to prioritize tasks, use mechanical tools, and operate independently to ensure Quality Assurance/Quality Control is completed in a timely fashion.
Active participation in physics and dosimetry professional societies at local and national levels.
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Job Shift:
Varied
Schedule:
Full Time
Shift Hours:
8
Days of the Week:
Variable
Weekend Requirements:
One Weekend Shift a month
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 $0.00 to $0.00 / hour. Level III Pay Range is $91.30 to $146.08 / 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.