Chief Medical Physicist - Williamsport, PA
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UPMC is hiring a Chief Medical Physicist - Williamsport, PA. UPMC Hillman Cancer Center in Williamsport, PA, is seeking a Chief Medical Physicist to lead a dynamic team. This role involves providing guidance to a dedicated team, working with advanced technology such as IMRT, IGRT, SRS, SBRT, and overseeing all clinical medical physics services. The position offers professional growth within a network of 26 cancer centers.
Key focus areas include Conduct all aspects of radiation therapy physics, ensuring high-quality patient care, Perform calibration, commissioning, and maintenance of radiation therapy equipment, and Maintain rigorous quality assurance programs for equipment and treatment delivery.
Successful candidates bring Master's In Medical Physics, PhD In Medical Physics, and 5+ Years Clinical Experience. Preferred (not required): IMRT, IGRT, SRS, and SBRT With CBCT/OBI.
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Exciting Opportunity: Chief Medical Physicist at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Are you an experienced medical physicist looking to lead a dynamic team in a cutting-edge cancer center? UPMC Hillman Cancer Center in Williamsport, PA, is seeking a Chief Medical Physicist to join our progressive and technologically advanced facility.
Why Join UPMC Hillman Cancer Center?
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Leadership Role: Provide guidance and leadership to a dedicated team, including one physicist and two dosimetrists.
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Advanced Technology: Work with state-of-the-art equipment and techniques such as IMRT, IGRT, SRS, SBRT with CBCT/OBI, 4D CT, and organ motion management.
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Comprehensive Responsibilities: Oversee all clinical medical physics services, including equipment calibration, quality assurance, and compliance with radiation safety and regulatory requirements.
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Professional Growth: Be part of a network of 26 cancer centers, offering numerous opportunities for professional development and collaboration.
Key Responsibilities:
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Clinical Support: Conduct all aspects of radiation therapy physics, ensuring high-quality patient care.
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Equipment Management: Perform calibration, commissioning, and maintenance of radiation therapy equipment.
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Quality Assurance: Maintain rigorous quality assurance programs for equipment and treatment delivery.
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Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with NRC and state regulations, as well as ACRO and AAPM guidelines.
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Team Leadership: Lead and mentor the physics team, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.
Facility and Equipment:
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Varian Linacs: EDGE (New), Trilogy, Varisource HDR
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GE Lightspeed CT Simulator
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Software: Aria-EMR, Eclipse-Planning, Rad Calc, RPM motion management system
Required Qualifications:
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Education: A Master's or PhD degree in Medical Physics
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Experience: Five (5) years of clinical experience is required.
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Certification: American Board of Radiology in Radiation Therapy Physics or Radiological Physics
Must meet qualified expert criteria defined by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and/or State radiation agency.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
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American Board of Radiology - Therapeutic Medical Physics
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Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
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Act 33 with renewal
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Act 34 with renewal
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Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
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