Clinical Medical Physicist - (Murtha/Indiana)

UPMC; Johnstown (Cambria County); Presencial; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

UPMC Hillman Cancer Center in Johnstown, PA is seeking a Clinical Medical Physicist to join the regional cancer center. The role focuses on quality assurance, dosimetry calibration, and implementing advanced radiation therapy techniques across two sites, with state-of-the-art equipment and collaboration with a team of 40+ medical physicists.

Requirements include MS or PhD in Physics or Medical Physics, ABR/ABMP certification, and at least three years of clinical experience with SBRT, VMAT, IMRT,

Formación

• MS or PhD in Physics or Medical Physics.
• ABR/ABMP Certification in Therapeutic Radiological Physics or Therapeutic Radiology.
• At least three years of clinical experience preferred with SBRT, VMAT, IMRT, IGRT with CBCT/OBI, 4D CT, and organ motion management.

Responsabilidades

• Quality assurance testing.
• Dosimetry calibration of radiation therapy equipment.
• Implementation of SBRT, VMAT, IMRT, IGRT with CBCT/OBI, 4D CT, and organ motion management.
• Collaboration across two sites to support SBRT capabilities.

Conocimientos

SBRT

VMAT

IMRT

IGRT with CBCT/OBI

4D CT

organ motion management

Educación

MS/PhD in Physics or Medical Physics

Herramientas

Varian 23EX

TrueBeam

Eclipse RTP with Aria R&V

CT units (Philips/GE)

PET/CT simulators

Gamma Knife

RefleXion X1

Descripción del empleo

About UPMC

The UPMC Hillman Cancer Center network is one of the largest integrated cancer networks in the United States with more than 60 locations throughout Pennsylvania including 24 radiation oncology centers in the United States, and five centers in Europe. With our team of dedicated clinicians and medical physicists, standardized processes, state-of-the-art equipment, and an integrated IT platform, the UPMC network is a national leader in scaling world class care to radiation oncology patients close to their homes.

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

• 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.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances

• Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran