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Join Ochsner Health at the SMH Regional Cancer Center in Slidell, Louisiana - proudly partnered with Ochsner MD Anderson Cancer Center - where you’ll play a vital role in delivering safe, precise, and innovative radiation therapy. Responsibilities include performing clinical medical physics and dosimetry duties, participating in patient treatment planning, ensuring quality assurance across radiation equipment, and supporting the safe operation of linear accelerators and simulation devices.

<div>Radiation Oncology Medical Physicist - SMH Regional Cancer Center - Slidell, LA</div><div>New Grads & Current Residents Welcome to Apply $20,000 Sign‑On Bonus Available </div><div>Join Ochsner Health at the SMH Regional Cancer Center in Slidell, Louisiana - proudly partnered with Ochsner MD Anderson Cancer Center - where you’ll play a vital role in delivering safe, precise, and innovative radiation therapy. This partnership brings patients access to evidence‑based guidelines, groundbreaking research, and leading‑edge therapies. New graduates and current medical physics residents are encouraged to apply and grow within a nationally recognized cancer care collaboration. </div><div>About the Role: This position provides radiation physics support for patients undergoing radiation therapy. Responsibilities include performing clinical medical physics and dosimetry duties, participating in patient treatment planning, ensuring quality assurance across radiation equipment, and supporting the safe operation of linear accelerators and simulation devices. You will collaborate with dosimetrists, therapists, and multidisciplinary clinical teams to ensure accurate and effective treatments within a technology‑forward environment. </div><div>Requirements:</div><ul><li>Master’s degree in medical physics, radiological physics, or related field (required).</li><li>Ph.D. in medical or radiological physics (preferred).</li><li>Minimum 2 years of clinical medical physics experience; applicants who have completed a CAMPEP‑accredited residency meet this requirement.</li><li>Documented experience performing at least 10 CT performance evaluations under supervision of a board‑certified physicist.</li><li>Board eligible in therapeutic radiological physics by ABR or ABMP (required).</li><li>Board certified by ABR or ABMP (preferred).</li><li>Strong analytical skills with ability to perform treatment calculations, assist with special procedures, and support research and development.</li><li>Proficiency with computers, clinical software, and web‑based systems.</li><li>Ability to travel between facilities as needed.</li></ul><div>Why SMH Regional Cancer Center – Slidell:</div><div>Slidell Memorial Hospital has partnered with Ochsner MD Anderson Cancer Center, bringing cancer treatments among the most advanced in the nation to the Slidell community. This collaboration gives patients access to evidence‑based guidelines, groundbreaking research, and leading‑edge therapies. At the SMH Regional Cancer Center, a campus of Ochsner Medical Center, you will work alongside a multidisciplinary team committed to excellence in patient care while contributing to a program that continues to elevate oncology services across the region. </div><div>Key Responsibilities:</div><ul><li>Participate in patient treatment planning and review all performance improvement records.</li><li>Assist with special procedures including brachytherapy, SRS, SBRT, total body irradiation, and total skin irradiation.</li><li>Perform QA for all radiation‑producing machines, including daily, weekly, monthly, and annual checks, calibrations, and safety procedures.</li><li>Support equipment maintenance and repair.</li><li>Conduct patient‑specific dose measurements for treatment verification (IMRT QA, in‑vivo dosimetry, etc.).</li><li>Partner with dosimetrists, therapists, and clinical staff to ensure treatment accuracy and efficiency.</li><li>Maintain clinical knowledge, skills, credentials, and competency.</li><li>Adapt communication and patient interaction to specific patient needs.</li><li>Perform additional duties as assigned to support clinical excellence.</li></ul><div>Apply Today:</div><div>Be part of something bigger at the SMH Regional Cancer Center in Slidell. Join a highly skilled cancer care team dedicated to delivering safe, precise, and compassionate treatment for every patient.</div> About Ochsner Health:Ochsner Health is a system that delivers health to the people of Louisiana, Mississippi and the Gulf South with a mission to Serve, Heal, Lead, Educate and Innovate. Ochsner Health is a not-for-profit committed to giving back to the communities it serves through preventative screenings, health and wellness resources and partnerships with innovative organizations that share our vision. Ochsner Health healed more than 876,000 people from across the globe in 2019, providing the latest medical breakthroughs and therapies, including digital medicine for chronic conditions and telehealth specialty services. Ochsner Health is a national leader, named the top hospital in Louisiana and a top children’s hospital by U.S. News & World Report. As Louisiana’s leading healthcare educator, Ochsner Health and its partners educate thousands of healthcare professionals annually. Ochsner Health is innovating healthcare by investing in new technologies and research to make world-class care more accessible, affordable, convenient and effective. Ochsner's team of more than 26,000 employees and 4,500 providers are working to reinvent the future of health and wellness in the region. To learn more about Ochsner Health, please visit www.ochsner.org. To transform your health, please visit www.ochsner.org/healthyyou.

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Analysis Skills

Cancer

Clinical Competency

Clinical Information Systems

Clinical Support

Computer Skills

Cross-Functional

Dosimetry

Equipment Maintenance/Repair

Health Education

Healthcare

Hospital

Internet Application

Medical Physics

Medical Treatment

Medicine

Nonprofit

Oncology

Operational Support

Patient Care

Performance Analysis

Performance Management

Performance Reviews

Physics

Preventive Medicine

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Radiation Therapy

Research & Development (R&D)

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Simulation

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Telehealth

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Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible. Performs clinical radiation oncology physicist and dosimetry duties; develops quality control policies and procedures on therapy equipment and maintains records on all routine calibrations and equipment; coordinates and assists in-service and repair of medical physics equipment and radiation therapy linear accelerators and simulators.

Weve made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways. At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!This job provides radiation physics support for treatment of patients with cancer of other diseases requiring radiation therapy. Performs clinical radiation oncology physicist and dosimetry duties; develops quality control policies and procedures on therapy equipment and maintains records on all routine calibrations and equipment; coordinates and assists in-service and repair of medical physics equipment and radiation therapy linear accelerators and simulators.To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at Ochsners discretion.Education RequiredMasters degree in Medical Physics, Radiological Physics, or related fieldWork Experience Required2 years experience in clinical medical physicsDocumented experience in a clinical CT environment conducting at least 10 CT performance evaluations under the direct supervision of a board-certified medical physicistCertifications PreferredCertification in therapeutic radiological physics by the American Board of Radiology or the American Board of Medical PhysicsKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient information.Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard.Strong analytical and problem-solving skillsJob Duties• Participates in patient treatment planning.
• Reviews all performance improvement records.
• Assists with the preparation of special procedures, including radioactive implants, stereotactic radiosurgery and stereotactic body radiation therapy, total body and total skin irradiation.
• Verifies that patient has received prescribed dose by performing electronic and paper chart QA checks of calculations and treatment plans on assigned patients under treatment.
• Participates in QA program for radiation-producing machines by performing annual, monthly, weekly, and daily dose measurements, calibrations, and safety procedures.
• Assists in equipment maintenance and repair as needed.
• Performs patient specific dose measurements required for determination of monitor units or verification of treatment (IMRT QA, in-vivo dosimetry, etc.).
• Consults with dosimetrists, therapists, and staff as required.
• Participates in activities for professional development, maintaining required clinical knowledge, technical skills and credentials/age specific competency.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
• Other related duties as required.The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.Physical and Environmental DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Heavy Work - Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible.NOTE: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible.Mechanical lifting devices (carts, dollies, etc.) or team lifts should be utilized.Must be able to travel throughout and between facilities.Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue.The incumbent works in a patient care area; works in an area where patients enter; works directly with patients; and/or works with specimens that could contain communicable diseases. There may be an occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases.Are you ready to make a difference? Apply Today!Ochsner HealthOchsner Health does not consider an individual an applicant until they have formally applied to the open position on this careers website.Please refer to the job description to determine whether the position you are interested in is remote or on-site. Individuals who reside in and will work from the following areas are not eligible for remote work position: Colorado, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Washington, and Washington D.C.Ochsner Health endeavors to make our site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website, or if you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact our HR Employee Solution Center at 504-842-4748 (select option 1) or careers@ochsner.org. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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