Employment Type:Full timeShift:Day Shift

Description:Loyola Medical Center located in the western suburbs and approximately, 35 minutes from downtown Chicago. Easy access from I290 and I55.

Loyola Medicine, treating the whole person with compassion—to \"also treat the human spirit.\"

Our Vision

As a mission-driven innovative health organization, we will become the national leader in improving the health of our communities and each person we serve. We will be the most trusted health partner for life.

2 Year Residency Training Program - Radiation OncologyRate of pay:  $30.00 per hourBenefits start on day one

Please note -Loyola University Medical Center is unable to process applications from individuals requiring visa support and/or those on Optional Practical Training (OPT), F-1 STEM OPT.

About the Job

A two (2) year professional training program in the physics of radiation oncology. Under the supervision of a Qualified Medical Physicist, the Physics resident will be engaged in all aspects of clinical physics related to dosimetry and medical physics in support of patient care and quality assurance within the Department of Radiation Oncology.

What you will doUnder direction of physics and dosimetry staff, use computerized treatment planning (IMRT and 3D planning) and direct measurement to determine the radiation dose distribution in patients undergoing therapy.Perform calibration of linear accelerator using the TG-51 protocol, under direction of staff physicists.Assist staff physicists with daily, monthly and annual quality assurance checks on Departmental linear accelerators and other equipment as directed.Participate in the treatment planning, quality assurance and delivery of LDR and HDR brachytherapy procedures, under supervision of a staff physicist.Assist staff physicists in the treatment planning, quality assurance, and delivery of stereotactic radiosurgery/stereotactic body radiotherapy procedures.Work with staff physicists on radiation safety tasks related to shielding design, calculations, and patient/staff-specific protection issues.Under direction of staff physicists, perform in vivo dosimetry and OSLD measurements.Assist staff physicists in the planning, quality assurance and delivery of other special procedures including total body irradiation (TBI), total skin electron therapy (TSET), intra-operative radiotherapy and hyperthermia.Participate in acceptance testing and commissioning of new equipment (ie., linear accelerators, etc) within the Department, under direction of staff physicists.Provide continuing education lectures to medical residents, physicists, dosimetrists, therapists and other staff as needed.Document clinical projects and other assigned tasks.Participate in Departmental seminars and didactics and attend lectures in radiation therapy physics.

Here's what you'll need

Required:

Masters DegreeSpecific Degree(s): Medical Physics

Preferred:

Doctorate Degree (Ph.D.)

Perks & Benefit

Benefits from Day One (Medical and Dental)Same Day Pay "New"Competitive Shift Differentials Career DevelopmentTuition ReimbursementParticipation in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program403(b) with Employer MatchOn Site Fitness Center (Gottlieb Memorial Hospital & LUMC)Referral RewardsPerks Program

Our Promise to You

Joining Loyola Medicine is being a part of an organization that treats the human spirit in our patients and fellow colleagues. We are a part of a community which believes in giving back to those we serve.

We serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communitiesWe live and breathe our guiding behaviors: we support each other in serving, we communicate openly, honestly, respectfully, and directly, we are fully present, we are all accountable, we trust and assume goodness in intentions, and we are continuous learners

Applicants for this position must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor an employment visa for this position.

Pay Rate:

$30.00 per hour

Actual compensation will fall within the range but may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, education, location, licensure, certification requirements, and comparisons to colleagues in similar roles.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
 

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.