Medical Physicist - QA, Safety & Education

UC Irvine; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 154,700 - 405,900; Full time

Job summary

UC Irvine's Department of Radiation Oncology invites applications for a Medical Physicist. This Health Sciences Clinical Professor–level role focuses on establishing a robust safety program, driving process improvements, and leading educational activities in residency and dosimetry training. Candidates should hold a Ph.D.

in Medical Physics or related field and show clinical physics experience. The incumbent will teach residents, conduct research, and collaborate across the department to advance

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Medical Physics or a related field is required.
• Clinical experience in medical physics is required.
• Demonstrated leadership in quality and safety programs is expected.

Responsibilities

• Oversee QA and ensure inspections, calibrations and verifications meet radiation regulations.
• Represent the department on hospital leadership committees for quality and safety.
• Develop and sustain a patient safety and process-improvement program within Radiation Oncology.
• Promote a culture of safety and quality across the department and ensure QA is central.
• Monitor clinical operations safety programs including radiation safety and Joint Commission requirements.
• Establish KPIs related to patient safety, service access and customer satisfaction and report findings.

Education

Ph.D. in Medical Physics or related field

Job description

UC Irvine's Department of Radiation Oncology invites applications for a Medical Physicist. This Health Sciences Clinical Professor–level role focuses on establishing a robust safety program, driving process improvements, and leading educational activities in residency and dosimetry training. Candidates should hold a Ph.D.

in Medical Physics or related field and show clinical physics experience. The incumbent will teach residents, conduct research, and collaborate across the department to advance