Clinical Medical Physicist - (Horizon)

Upmc Senior Communities - Farrell, PA

Full-time - Mid Level

Farrell, PA

51-100 employees

Nursing and Residential Care Facilities

About the position

The Clinical Medical Physicist position at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center involves providing clinical physics support in a state-of-the-art radiation oncology environment. The role emphasizes quality assurance, dosimetry calibration, and the implementation of advanced radiation therapy techniques. The successful candidate will work closely with a team of physicists to enhance clinical programs and ensure high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide interpretation/consultation to the Radiation Oncologist on the basis of in-vivo dosimetry.
• Obtain and disseminate information pertaining to current practices within the field of Radiation Oncology Physics.
• Collaborate with other UPCI Physicists in Radiation Therapy related research in the Division of Medical Physics.
• Manage the in-vivo dose measurement and use of measuring devices for verification of dose delivery to patients.
• Assist in the clinical practice of Radiation Oncology Physics and dosimetry.
• Direct the design, fabrication, and measurement of treatment beam modifiers and treatment aids.
• Perform acceptance testing and commissioning of all treatment-related equipment.
• Provide consultation to the Radiation Oncologist on the physical and radiobiological aspect of treatment.
• Maintain a comprehensive quality assurance program that ensures patients are provided tumor localization, radiation treatment, and dose distributions as prescribed.
• Manage the systematic measurement, documentation, and assurance of the physical aspects of all radiation sources/devices used in Radiation Oncology.
• Manage the development of treatment plans, acquisition and storage of data for treatment plans, calculation of dose distributions and machine settings for treatment delivery.
• Translate the desired treatment plan into a set of instructions for radiation therapists to execute.
• Develop and document performance specifications, testing, tolerances, and frequency of testing for all therapy equipment.

Requirements

• M.S. or Ph.D. Degree in Physics or Medical Physics.
• ABR/ABMP Certification in Therapeutic Radiological Physics or Therapeutic Radiology.
• At least three years of clinical experience (preferred).
• Board eligibility is acceptable.

Benefits

• Financial support for continuing education and attendance at professional meetings.