Physicist - Radiation Oncology

OverviewCarle Health is seeking a Comprehensive Medical Physicist to support Radiation Oncology, Interventional Radiology, and Radiation Safety at Carle Cancer Institute in Urbana, IL. Opportunity DetailsProvides comprehensive medical physics support for four hospital units:Carle Cancer Institute – Radiation OncologyOversees quality control for three linear acceleratorsSupports external beam radiation therapy and clinical quality assuranceInterventional RadiologyPhysics support for Y‑90 radioembolization for patients with liver metastasesHospital Radiation SafetyPartners with the Radiation Safety Officer on hospital‑wide radiation safety programsOversees staff radiation safety practices, dose monitoring, and complianceEnsures proper licensing and Authorized User (AU) requirements under Illinois regulationsNeurosurgeryRadiation safety support for GammaTile® (Cs‑131) brachytherapy for brain tumorsEnsures compliance with all State of Illinois and federal regulatory requirements, including IEMA and Title 32 Energy Chapter IIPerforms radiation measurements, data analysis, and quality assurance on therapeutic and diagnostic radiation equipmentVerifies dosimetry calculations and supports radiation therapy treatment planningConducts radiation safety surveys and QA activities to meet ACR certification requirementsMaintains, schedules, and provides oversight for the Radiation Safety Committee, including documentation and meeting minutesCollaborates with physicians and clinical teams to ensure appropriate treatment guidelines are utilized and monitoredSupports continuous quality improvement, regulatory readiness, and safe clinical operationsEducation/QualificationsMaster’s degree in Physics or a related fieldRegistered Therapeutic Radiation Physicist – IEMACertified Specialist in Therapeutic Radiologic Physics (ABR)Must meet all requirements outlined in Title 32 Energy Chapter II (IEMA – Radiation)1+ year of experience in medical physics or a related clinical settingDemonstrated ability to perform and analyze precise radiation measurements on therapeutic and diagnostic x‑ray equipment About Our CommunityBloomington-Normal is a vibrant, family-friendly community centrally located to Chicago, Indianapolis, and St. Louis. With excellent schools, affordable housing options, and ease of transportation, Bloomington-Normal offers an abundance of dining, arts, sports, and entertainment options of a much larger city as well as access to outdoor activities such as golf, walking trails, and parks. This midsize community is home to Illinois State University and Illinois Wesleyan University and includes Central Illinois Regional Airport, a modern airport with direct flights to major cities including Chicago, Atlanta, Dallas, Orlando, and Denver. About UsFind it here. Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. At Carle Health, we're committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities. Find it all at Carle Health. Our more than 17,000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. We’ve grown to include seven, award-winning hospitals across eight hospital campuses and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We’re developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College. Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Physicians Group, Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center, Carle BroMenn Medical Center including Carle Eureka Hospital and associated Carle Health Medical Group clinics all hold Magnet® with Distinction designation, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care granted by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital and Carle Health Pekin Hospital all hold the exclusive Magnet® designation. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: human.resources@carle.com. Compensation and BenefitsThe compensation range for this position is $89.05-$153.11/hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits