Clinical Medical Physicist - (Murtha/Indiana)

UPMC Senior Communities • $100K — $120K *

Johnstown, PA 15905In-Person

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Qualifications

M.S. or Ph.D. in Physics or Medical Physics.
ABR/ABMP Certification in Therapeutic Radiological Physics or Therapeutic Radiology.
Minimum three years of clinical experience preferred.
Experience in advanced radiation therapy techniques: SBRT, VMAT, IMRT, IGRT with CBCT/OBI, 4D CT.
Board eligibility is acceptable.

Responsibilities

Conduct quality assurance testing for radiation therapy equipment.
Perform dosimetry calibration of radiation therapy devices.
Implement advanced radiation therapy techniques like SBRT and VMAT.
Manage organ motion during treatment delivery.
Collaborate with another physicist to support dual site operations.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package offered.
Faculty appointment level and salary matched to qualifications and experience.

Full Job Description

Purpose:

UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is currently hiring for a Clinical Medical Physicist at our UPMC/John P. Murtha Regional Cancer Center in Johnstown, PA, which offers an exciting opportunity for an experienced physicist to join a leading medical physics division. Here's a breakdown of the key points:

Position Summary:

Location: UPMC/John P. Murtha Regional Cancer Center, Johnstown, PA.

This position will work between Johnstown. PA and our Indiana, PA office

Responsibilities: The physicist will primarily focus on quality assurance testing, dosimetry calibration of radiation therapy equipment, implementation of advanced radiation therapy techniques such as SBRT, VMAT, IMRT, IGRT with CBCT/OBI, 4D CT, and organ motion management.
Equipment: The center is well-equipped with Varian 23EX and TrueBeam machines, Eclipse RTP with Aria R&V system, Philips and GE CT units, PET/CT simulators, Gamma Knife units, RefleXion X1, and more.
Collaboration: The physicist will closely collaborate with another physicist to support two sites with SBRT capabilities.

Employment Environment:

Organization: UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is a leading institution in research and clinical implementation of advanced radiation therapy technologies.
Network: UPMC Hillman Cancer Center has facilities in western Pennsylvania, Ireland, and Italy, with plans for further international expansion.
Benefits: Competitive salary and benefits package offered, with faculty appointment level and salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

This position offers a chance to work in a dynamic environment, contribute to cutting-edge research and clinical practice, and be part of a renowned cancer center network.

The physicist in this position will join a team of 40+ medical physicists across the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center network and will be supported by Medical Physics Division leadership. The physicist in this position will have many opportunities to collaborate and advance the Medical Physics Division's goal of expanding its strong clinical physics program with emphasis on both its academic mission and community-based cancer care.

Qualifications:

Qualifications:

Education: M.S. or Ph.D. Degree in Physics or Medical Physics.
Certification: ABR/ABMP Certification in Therapeutic Radiological Physics or Therapeutic Radiology.
Experience: At least three years of clinical experience preferred, with demonstrated skills in SBRT, VMAT, IMRT, IGRT with CBCT/OBI, 4D CT, and organ motion management.
Other: Board eligibility is acceptable.

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