medical physicist
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Education Opportunity - MEDICAL PHYSICIST
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September 25, 2024
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NL Health Services
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Job Description EDUCATION OPPORTUNITY MEDICAL PHYSICIST BURSARYCANCER CARE About Us At Eastern Health we pride ourselves on providing the highest quality care and service possible to the people in our communities, in our region, and in the province. To do that, we employ qualified, competent, and caring individuals who are dedicated to their professions and to our vision of Healthy People, Healthy Communities. The Cancer Care Program of Eastern Health has a provincial mandate to deliver cancer care to the people of Newfoundland and Labrador. The Cancer Care Program operates the Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Centre in St. John's and regional cancer centres in Corner Brook, Gander and Grand Falls.The Opportunity The future workforce for qualified Medical Physicists in Newfoundland and Labrador is growing in the tertiary centre in St. John's and a new centre opening in Corner Brook in 2024. The Medical Physicist will be responsible for the professional support for clinical services such as radiation safety, treatment planning, calibration of therapy machines and quality assurance. Candidates will be expected to participate in selecting, acceptance testing and commissioning of new radiation therapy equipment, and will have the opportunity to participate in the development and implementation of new technologies or techniques.Permanent Full Time Employment as a Medical Physicist upon completion of Medical Physics Residency Up to $20,000 bursary funding for current Medical Physics Residents with a return-in-service commitmentRelocation assistance, comprehensive health coverage, including optional dental insurance, Defined Benefit Pension Plan Prerequisite Requirements " Successful completion of an accredited MSc or PhD in Medical Physics" Currently enrolled in an accredited Medical Physics Residency Program" Eligible for Certification in Radiation Oncology Physics by the Canadian College of Physicists in Medicine (MCCPM) is required (eligible for Certification as a Diplomat of the American Board of Radiology (ABR) or of the American Board of Medical Physics is considered equivalent)" Demonstrated strong commitment to high clinical standards" Demonstrated strong interpersonal, leadership and organizational skills" Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as a member of an interdisciplinary team" A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required Financial Assistance Financial assistance up to $20,000 bursary funding for current Medical Physics Residents. A return-in-service agreement in Cancer Care will be required, and the length of the return-in-service will depend on the total amount of funding provided. If the prerequisite requirements are met, applicants will be assessed for financial support based on a combination of screening criteria such as academic grades and interview(s). Further information regarding this opportunity can be obtained by emailing Laurie Yetman at laurie.yetman@easternhealth.ca.Competition Number: 2022006614 To Apply To apply please submit your resume/cover letter online clearly demonstrating your commitment and how you meet the requirements as outlined above. Include your current mailing address, day-time contact number, e-mail address, competition number: 2022006614 and employee number. Please ensure that you fill out all sections of the application.
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LocationSt. John's, NL
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Workplace information
On site
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Salary$20,000YEAR annually
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Terms of employment
Permanent employmentFull time
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Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
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CareerBeacon
#1916248
Advertised until
2024-10-25
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