Faculty Medical Physicist/Rank DOQ

University Of Nebraska Medical Center; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Nebraska Medical Center is seeking a Faculty Medical Physicist for its Radiation Oncology Department, located at the state-of-the-art Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center. The successful candidate will perform quality assurance on radiation therapy equipment and engage in clinical, research, and teaching responsibilities. This position requires a Master’s degree in Medical Physics and experience in treatment planning.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Medical Physics or related field required.
• ABR board certification preferred or board eligible in Therapeutic Radiation Oncology Physics.
• Minimum of two years of clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Performing quality assurance on radiation therapy equipment.
• Conducting patient chart checks and treatment planning.
• Participating in clinical and teaching programs.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Treatment Planning

Clinical Experience

Education

Master’s Degree in Medical Physics

Job description

UNMC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Location

Location Omaha, NE

Requisition Number:

Requisition Number: 2025 - 160

Department

Business Unit(College/Institute)

Business Unit(College/Institute) College of Medicine

FTE:

100

Reg-Temp

Reg-Temp Full-Time Regular

Work Schedule

Work Schedule M-F, 8am - 5pm

Requisition Category

Requisition Category Faculty

Requisition Title

Requisition Title Faculty Medical Physicist/Rank DOQ

Job Title/Academic Rank

Job Title/Academic Rank Faculty Medical Physicist/Rank DOQ

Additional Requisition Title

Appointment Type

Appointment Type DOQ - DEPENDS ON QUALS

Salary Range

Salary Range Salary Commensurate with Experience

Job/EEO Category

Job/EEO Category Faculty

Job Requisition Begin Date

Job Requisition Begin Date 06/02/2025

Position Qualification

Position Summary

The Department of Radiation Oncology at the University of Nebraska Medical Center ( UNMC ) is seeking one faculty level Therapeutic Radiation Oncology Medical Physicist to participate in clinical, research and teaching programs in the Department of Radiation Oncology at UNMC . Primary clinical responsibilities include performing quality assurance (QA) on radiation therapy equipment, treatment planning and delivery of special procedures (e.g., SRS / SBRT and brachytherapy), and conducting patient chart checks.

Radiation Oncology at UNMC is housed in The Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center, a state-of-the-art integrated clinical and research facility that opened in June 2017, located at the main campus that includes three new Varian Linacs with the latest technological advancements. Our department is vibrant, growing, and equipped with five linear accelerators (three Varian TrueBeams and one Edge in Omaha area and one Varian TrueBeam at a satellite hospital) and two Elekta Flexitron HDR units.

Advanced techniques include respiratory motion management and image-guided radiotherapy using OBI /Cone-beam CT, Calypso, and AlignRT, and real-time Ultrasound for prostate HDR brachytherapy. Treatment planning is mainly performed using Varian Eclipse (for external beam therapy) and on Elekta Oncentra and Oncentra Prostate (for brachytherapy). Varian Aria is our Recording and Verification system. Two Philips MR scanners (1.5T and 3T) with MR simulation capability are also available on our main campus. UNMC offers a broad range of special procedures including VMAT , SRS / SBRT , TBI / TSE , IORT , and brachytherapy for a wide range of treatment sites ( GYN /breast/prostate treatment). Looking ahead, we are excited about a new proton therapy project currently underway in collaboration with Mevion and Leo Cancer Care.

The successful candidate will join an advanced department of 10 medical physics faculty, 8 radiation oncologist faculty, and 6 certified medical dosimetrists, 4 medical physics residents, and will provide medical physics coverage under the guidance of the Director of Physics. The department has a CAMPEP accredited Medical Physics Residency program with two resident positions and the successful candidate will participate in teaching responsibilities in our residency program. Requirements include a Master’s degree in Medical Physics or related physics field, be ABR board certified (preferred) or board eligible in Therapeutic Radiation Oncology Physics and have a minimum of two years of clinical experience. Candidates with treatment planning skills in SBRT and Flexitron-based HDR brachytherapy will be preferred.


Applications are being accepted on-line athttps://unmc.peopleadmin.com/postings/92454

Master’s degree in medical physics or related physics field and be ABR board certified (preferred) or board eligible in Therapeutic Radiation Oncology Physics with a minimum of two years of clinical experience.

Supplemental Qualifications

Candidates with treatment planning skills in SBRT and Flexitron-based HDR brachytherapy will be preferred.

Working Environment & Physical Requirements

WORKING ENVIRONMENT The information provided below best describes the Environment in which the primary function of the position is performed. Check the appropriate box(es) that best describes the Environment in which the primary function of the position is performed. Office environment, Clinical environment Other working environment Coordinate, audit, and participate in radiological safety activities relating to the medical use of radiation-producing machines and radioactive materials.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT

Bending, stooping, twisting Occasionally

Crawling Not Applicable

Driving

Driving Up to 2 hours

Kneeling

Kneeling Occasionally

Reaching

Reaching Occasionally

Sitting 2-5 hours

Standing

Standing Occasionally

Squatting Occasionally

Walking

Walking Occasionally

EXPOSURES

Atmospheric

Atmospheric Yes

Blood/body fluids

Blood/body fluids Yes

Chemical hazards

Chemical hazards Yes

Working on or around moving machinery

Working on or around moving machinery Yes

Electrical current

Electrical current Yes

Noise No

Changes of temperature/humidity

Changes of temperature/humidity No

Wear PPE

Wear PPE Yes

Work with laboratory animals

Work with laboratory animals No

Radiation

Operating hand/power tools

Operating hand/power tools No

If you answered yes to any area above, please explain

Hand/Wrists

Fine Manipulation

Fine Manipulation both

Repetitive Motion

Repetitive Motion both

Grasping

Grasping both

If you selected any area above, please explain

The incumbent must be able to handle the Quality Control machines and devices along with other radiation oncology devices used in the daily operation.

Addtional

Describe any other aspects and demands of the job not listed in this description.

Required Documents

C.V.

Cover Letter

Optional Documents

Other Doc

Requisition Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a Master's degree, or equivalent, in the field identified in this posting?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you board certified or board eligible in the are identified in this posting? Are you eligible to practice in Nebraska?
  • Yes
  • No
• * How did you hear about this position?
  • Careerlink
  • Employee Referral
  • HERC
  • Indeed
  • Job Fair
  • Lincoln Journal Star
  • Linkedin
  • Omaha World Herald
  • UNMC Job Site
  • Facebook
  • NEWorks
  • Handshake
  • Other
• * If Other, please specify the source. Otherwise, indicate NA.

  (Open Ended Question)

Individuals who need accommodation during the online application or interview process may contact 402-559-4070 or [e-mail] to request an accommodation.

For questions regarding application, please contact UNMC Staffing at [e-mail]

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