Medical Physicist

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking a full‑time clinical radiation therapy physicist. This vital role involves providing services at both the University of North Carolina Cancer Hospital in Chapel Hill and the Cancer Care Center at Rockingham.

Qualified candidates should have a MS or PhD in Medical Physics or related fields and a commitment to clinical practice. The ideal candidate will be experienced in IMRT/VMAT, IGRT, SBRT, and have familiarity with specific tools such as Elekta and Mosaiq.

Qualifications

• ABR board eligible or board certified in Therapeutic Medical Physics.
• Experience in IMRT/VMAT, IGRT and SBRT.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical radiation therapy physics services for IMRT/VMAT, IGRT, SBRT and brachytherapy.
• Perform chart checking, machine calibrations, and quality assurance.
• Oversee junior staff during acceptance and commissioning of equipment.

Skills

Clinical medical physics

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong technical skills

Education

MS or PhD in Medical Physics/Physics/Engineering or related field

Tools

Elekta

Mosaiq

Raystation

RadCalc

Job description

Position Summary

The University of North Carolina is seeking a clinical radiation therapy physicist to provide services at two locations: the Departments of Radiation Oncology at the University of North Carolina Cancer Hospital (Chapel Hill) and the University of North Carolina Cancer Care Center at Rockingham (Eden, NC). This full‑time position will share responsibilities for the two locations with another physicist on staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide part‑time clinical radiation therapy physics services for both facilities, together amounting to a full‑time position;
• Provide clinical radiation therapy physics services for IMRT/VMAT, IGRT, SBRT, SRS and brachytherapy programs;
• Perform staff physicist duties such as chart checking, machine calibrations, and quality assurance;
• Oversee and direct junior staff during acceptance and commissioning of equipment, gathering of dosimetry data, as well as external beam and brachytherapy treatment planning;
• Be responsible for the precise and accurate delivery of radiation treatment plans and for the safety of patients and treatment staff.

Ideal Candidates

Ideal candidates should have a desire to practice clinical medical physics, excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong technical skills, and a commitment to establishing new technologies.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• MS or PhD in Medical Physics/Physics/Engineering or related field.
• ABR board eligible or board certified in Therapeutic Medical Physics.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

• Experience in IMRT/VMAT, IGRT and SBRT.
• Specific experience with Elekta, Mosaiq, Raystation and RadCalc.
• Familiarity with Radiation Safety and State of North Carolina regulations.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.