Travel Physicist
Salem, Oregon
Salem Hospital

Job Opportunity: Medical Physicist

Location: Salem, Oregon
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Work in a full-service radiation oncology department with two Varian linacs.
• Patient volume: approximately 65 patients per day, mostly outpatient (95%).
• Use Varian Aria and Eclipse EMR systems.
• Responsibilities include performing all types of chart checks, daily and monthly QA on Varian TruBeam linacs.
• Hospital-based Radiation Oncology clinic setting.

Required Qualifications

• ABR board certified in therapeutic medical physics.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Medical Physicist, with experience within the last year.
• Highly proficient with Varian TruBeam linacs and the ARIA system.
• Ability to perform all types of chart checks.
• Experience performing daily and monthly quality assurance on radiation oncology equipment.

Skills & Competencies

• Highly proficient with Varian TruBeam linacs and the ARIA system.
• Ability to perform daily and monthly quality assurance on radiation oncology equipment.

Travel Experience

• No explicit prior travel experience required.

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Clear copy of driver's license, passport, or state ID.
• Criminal background check within 90 days of start (7-year search).
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start and ongoing every 30 days.
• Physical exam within one year of start (can start with pending physical).
• Drug testing (10-panel) within 90 days of start.
• Immunizations and health screenings including:

  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year.
  • Tdap vaccine or facility-specific declination.
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella antibody titers or vaccinations.
  • Hepatitis B titer or vaccination series (may start with booster series in process).
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or signed declination (year-round).
• Badge photo with white background required at least 8 days prior to start.
• Completion of required facility-specific HealthStream modules by due date.

Additional Notes

• Travel and lodging expenses covered by the client.
• No special certifications beyond ABR board certification required.
• No DEA or CSR required.

This position is ideal for a Medical Physicist with solid experience in radiation oncology, particularly with Varian equipment, seeking a travel contract in a hospital-based outpatient setting.