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OverviewCarle Health is seeking a Comprehensive Medical Physicist to support Radiation Oncology, Interventional Radiology, and Radiation Safety at Carle Cancer Institute in Normal, IL. Opportunity DetailsThis position will have a secondary work location in Urbana, IL, as needed based on patient volume and department staffing needsProvides 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 nearly 17,000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. We've grown to include eight, award-winning hospitals 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 BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet designations, the nation's highest honor for nursing care. We offer opportuniti