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Medical Physicist

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Cumberland, MDHybrid
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

ABR Therapeutic Radiologic Physics Certification Or EligibilityMaster's degree

Job overview

UPMC Western Maryland is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Medical Physicist for its Department of Radiation Oncology. The role supports a team of radiation oncology professionals and uses Varian linear accelerators, PET/CT simulation, and the Eclipse treatment planning system with Aria record and verify. Partial remote coverage may be discussed. The position requires a master’s degree and two years of Radiation Oncology Physics experience; medical physics is preferred.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Dosimetry OversightTreatment PlanningRadiation Oncology PhysicsQuality ControlRadiation Beam MeasurementRegulatory ComplianceEquipment CalibrationVarian Linear AcceleratorsPET/CT SimulationEclipse Treatment Planning SystemAria Record and Verify

Qualifications

Physical Science or Engineering DegreeMaster's DegreeTwo Years Radiation Oncology Physics ExperienceFive Years Radiation Oncology Physics ExperienceABR Therapeutic Radiologic Physics Certification or Eligibility

Full job description

The Department of Radiation Oncology at UPMC Western Maryland is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Medical Physicist to join our dedicated team of 1 Radiation Oncologist, 2 dosimetrists, 4 radiation therapists and 1 CT simulation therapist. UPMC Western Maryland offers state-of-the-art treatment on 2 Varian linacs (1 TrueBeam ,1 Trilogy and 1 PET/CT Sim unit), Eclipse treatment planning system with Aria record and verify database. A partial remote coverage can also be discussed.

UPMC Western Maryland Schwab Family Cancer Center offers patients access to world-class cancer care in their community.

The Schwab Family Cancer Center is accredited by the Commission on Cancer ® and National Accreditation Program for Breast Cancers.

UPMC Hillman Cancer Center has partnered with community-based hospitals throughout the region to develop one of the largest integrated community networks of cancer physicians and health care specialists in the country.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee the work of dosimetrists to ensure accurate and personalized treatment plans.

  • Collaborate with the Radiation Oncologist to plan and deliver patient treatments.

  • Develop and direct quality control programs for equipment and procedures.

  • Ensure equipment functionality by taking precise measurements of the radiation beam.

  • Perform clinical physics duties, including maintaining Commonwealth regulatory compliance and calibrating all radiation therapy equipment.

Equipment and Technology:

  • 2 Varian linear accelerators (1 TrueBeam, 1 Trilogy)

  • 1 PET/CT Simulation unit

  • Eclipse treatment planning system with Aria record and verify database

Apply today to be a part of UPMC Western Maryland's commitment to excellence in radiation oncology.

  • A physical science or engineering degree required, medical physics is preferred.

  • Masters required

  • Two years Radiation Oncology Physics experience required, five years preferred. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: American Board of Radiology (ABR) certified in Therapeutic Radiologic Physics or ABR Board eligible. UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

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