Physicist jobs in Iowa City, IA

Physicist researches subjects such as mechanics, heat, light, sound, electricity, pneumatics, magnetism, and radiation. Develops laws and theories of physics for their application to specific industries and fields. Being a Physicist describes and illustrates observations and conclusions in mathematical terms. Devises procedures for physical testing of materials. Additionally, Physicist conducts instrumental analyses to determine physical properties of materials. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Physicist works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Work is closely managed. To be a Physicist typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Physicist I
  • Mercy Medical Center - Cedar Rapids
  • Rapids, IA FULL_TIME

  • Summary
    • This position supports Mercy's philosophy of patient centered care by providing physics services to the Hall Radiation Center in accordance with the highest standards of practice and as required by regulatory agencies.

    Reporting Relationships
    • Supervised By:
      • Executive Director, Hall-Perrine Cancer Center
    • Supervises:
      • N/A

    ICARE Values
    • Integrity – We adhere to a code of ethics that emphasizes honesty, sincerity, and being open through both our words and actions at all times. We strive to always do the right thing for our patients, families and coworkers.
    • Compassion- We believe everyone at Mercy is a caregiver. We treat all patients and families with the utmost respect and compassion. We deliver our care and services with kindness and empathy to help alleviate suffering.
    • Accountability – We accept responsibility for our actions and performance.
    • Respect – We honor and value the individuality, spirituality and diversity of our patients, families and coworkers by treating them as we and they would want to be treated.
    • Excellence – We are committed to being patient centered by providing responsive and personalized care to ensure the best possible outcomes in a safe and holistic environment. We provide superior service and quality by going the extra mile for our patients, their families and our coworkers.

    Job Duties/Essential Functions
    • Job Duties
      • Manage the Radiation Oncology Physics program to include the technical direction of staff responsible for treatment planning, machine maintenance and repair and other physics staff
      • Ensure compliance of radiation therapy treatment equipment with regulatory and accreditation agency rules and recommendations
      • Evaluate and manage a comprehensive Quality Assurance Program that ensures a safe and accurate radiation treatment delivery
      • Develop and evaluate a clinical radiation safety program in radiation oncology
      • Develop equipment specifications for radiation therapy treatment and radiation measurement
      • Develop and implement new procedures for radiation therapy treatment
      • Develop and review the dosimetric component of patients' treatment plans
      • Provide special physics consultation to radiation oncologists
      • Perform acceptance testing and commissioning of equipment used for radiation treatment
      • Perform special physics procedures such as HDR and low dose brachytherapy
      • Perform calibration and quality assurance tests for radiation treatment equipment
      • Perform patient specific QA measurements for IMRT treatment
      • Oversee successful accreditation
    • Follows Mercy's safety guidelines, carries out job-specific safety duties and responsibilities, and promptly reports any unsafe conditions, situations, incidents and injuries.
    • Department Specific Duties
      • N/A

    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
    • The position requires precise and complex work, accuracy, intellectual curiosity and sound judgment.
    • Must be able to work with a variety of computer equipment and software.
    • Must possess the ability to perform complex calibrations and equipment checks.
    • Must have a sound understanding of radiation safety standards.
    • Must be a good communicator and educator/mentor for staff in the department.

    Professional Experience
    • Residency completed and board eligible.

    Education
    • Master of Science in medical physics or physics required.  Doctor of Philosophy desirable.

    Licensure, Certification, Registration
    • Board Certification by the American Board of Radiology in therapeutic radiological physics required.

    Physical Activity Requirements
    1. Constant = 67-100% of workday
      • Sitting
      • Use of fingers
    2. Frequent = 34-66% of workday
      • N/A
    3. Occasional = 33% or less of workday
      • Reaching
      • Standing
      • Walking
      • Lifting
      • Talking
      • Hearing
      • Pushing
      • Pulling
      • Grasping
    • Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
    • Sitting: to assume a position in which the weight is largely supported by the buttocks, usually with the body vertical and the thighs horizontal.
    • Standing: Maintaining an upright position.
    • Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks.
    • Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to position.
    • Use of Fingers: writing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand or arm as in handling.
    • Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word—those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
    • Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal range; ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make fine discriminations in sound, such as when auscultating and percussing.
    • Repetitive motions: Substantial movements (motion) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
    • Balancing: Maintaining equilibrium to prevent falling when assisting patients with activity.
    • Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.
    • Kneeling: Bending legs at knee to come to a rest or kneel.
    • Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.
    • Pushing: Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward.
    • Pulling: Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.
    • Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
    • Feeling: Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of the fingertips and palms.
    • Climbing: Stairs, stools, ramps.
    • Handling: Working primarily with the whole hand while scouring, dusting, obtaining supplies and handling equipment.

    Physical Demand Requirements
    • Light: Exert up to 20 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs. of force frequently

    Visual Acuity
    • Work requires close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
    • Ability to read pertinent printed material and distinguish colors.
    • Ability to accurately read measurements on patient related equipment—some examples include: thermometers, mechanical gauges, glucometers, IV pumps, and computer monitor displays.
    • Ability to read management reports or other pertinent printed material.
    • Work requires analyzing data and figures, use of computer terminal and extensive reading.
    • Normal visual acuity required to maintain accuracy and neatness of work.
    • Preparing and reading written documentation, use of computer.
    • Peripheral vision.

    Intellectual/Emotional Requirements
    • Adaptability to performing under stress when confronted with emergent, critical, unusual, or dangerous situations, or situation in which working speed and sustained attention are make-or-break aspects of the job.
    • Adaptability to performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another without loss of efficiency or composure.
    • Ability to maintain both a high standard of courtesy and cooperation in dealing with co-workers, patients and visitors and satisfactory job performance despite the stress of a hospital work environment.
    • Adaptability to accepting responsibility for the direction, control or planning of an activity.
    • Adaptability to situations requiring the precise attainment of set limits, tolerances or standards.
    • Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to interact with the patient population of: infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric.
    • Ability to perform under stress when confronted with emergency, critical, or unusual situations.
    • Ability to influence people in their opinions, attitudes or judgments about ideas or things.
    • Ability to make generalizations, evaluations or decisions based on measurable or verifiable criteria; i.e., patient assessment and/or equipment performance.
    • Adaptability to dealing with people beyond giving and receiving instructions.
    • Able to communicate with people regarding giving and receiving of instructions.
    • Adaptability to changing priorities.
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FACULTY MEDICAL PHYSICIST
  • University of Iowa Health Care Health System
  • Iowa, IA FULL_TIME
  • FACULTY MEDICAL PHYSICISTRequisition # 74999Position BasicsType of Position TENURE-TRACK/CLINICAL Advertising Ends on: Extended Until Position is Filled Advertising Started on: Friday, October 6th, 20...
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FACULTY MEDICAL PHYSICIST
  • The University of Iowa
  • Iowa, IA FULL_TIME
  • Requisition # 74999 Position Basics Type of Position TENURE-TRACK/CLINICAL Advertising Ends on: Extended Until Position is Filled Advertising Started on: Friday, October 6th, 2023 College: Carver Coll...
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CDL A Shuttle Truck Driver
  • SYSCO
  • Iowa City, IA
  • Company: US0039 Sysco Iowa, Inc. Zip Code: 52317 Minimum Years of Experience: Employment Type: Full Time Travel Percenta...
  • 4/30/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Lab Coord Physics & Astronomy
  • Bucknell University
  • Olin, IA
  • Position Title: Lab Coord Physics & Astronomy Position Type: Full time Location: Olin Science Building Categories: Staff...
  • 4/29/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Ergonomist
  • Sandalwood Engineering & Ergonomics
  • Muscatine, IA
  • When you join the Sandalwood team, you'll join an engaging and inclusive group with a mission to help our customers iden...
  • 4/29/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Travel Physical Therapist-Michigan
  • Hiring Now!
  • Iowa City, IA
  • Overview: Explore ATI (Passport and Launch) are travel programs for physical therapists that offers short term and long ...
  • 4/29/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Travel Physical Therapist - Arizona
  • Hiring Now!
  • Iowa City, IA
  • Overview:The Position is Eligible for Relocation Bonus. Explore ATI Launch and Explore ATI Passport are internal Physica...
  • 4/29/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Travel Physical Therapist-Pennsylvania
  • Ati Physical Therapy
  • Iowa City, IA
  • Overview: Explore ATI (Passport and Launch) are travel programs for physical therapists that offers short term and long ...
  • 4/29/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Clinical Coordinator - Adult and Pediatric Bleeding Disorders, 90%
  • The University of Iowa
  • Iowa City, IA
  • The Stead Family Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology is seeking an RN Clinical Coordinat...
  • 4/27/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Senior R&D Lab Technician
  • Bridgestone Americas, Inc.
  • Muscatine, IA
  • Company Overview Wherever you work and whatever role you fill, when you represent the Bridgestone name you know that you...
  • 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
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About Iowa City, Iowa

Iowa City is a city in Johnson County, Iowa, United States. It is the home of the University of Iowa and county seat of Johnson County, at the center of the Iowa City Metropolitan Statistical Area. The U.S. Census Bureau estimated the city's population at 75,798 in 2017, making it the state's fifth-largest city. Iowa City is the county seat of Johnson County. The metropolitan area, which encompasses Johnson and Washington counties, has a population of over 171,000. Iowa City was the second capital of the Iowa Territory and the first capital city of the State of Iowa. The Old Capitol building i...
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Income Estimation for Physicist jobs
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What does a Physicist do?

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In a hospital, for example, health physicists help to make sure that x-ray machines are working properly, that radiation therapy sources are stored and used safely, and that nuclear medicine “hot labs” can account for their radioactive materials (among other things).
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A physicist apply themselves to the discovery and study of the ways that energy and matter interact.
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Often, physicists are responsible not only for conducting research, but for applying for grant funding to support their research.
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