Medical Radiation Oncology Physicist

UNC Health Care; Glenn Brook (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health Care in North Carolina seeks a Clinical Medical Physicist for the Radiation Oncology Department to oversee quality management, radiation safety, and clinical support including treatment planning checks and physician consultations.

The role involves leading radiation oncology equipment projects, coordinating with service engineers, and contributing to accreditation efforts and department leadership activities, with emphasis on safety, reliability, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Medical Physics required.
• ABR Certification in Therapeutic Medical Physics (board eligible acceptable).
• 1–3 years of clinical experience.
• Strong communication, teamwork and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical medical physics services in Radiation Oncology.
• Oversee Quality Management Program for equipment and processes.
• Maintain Radiation Safety Program and regulatory compliance.
• Support treatment planning checks and physician consultations.
• Lead RO-ILS and department safety initiatives and reporting.
• Partner with leadership on capital projects and equipment upgrades.

Skills

ABR Certification

Clinical experience

Communication

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

Master's Degree in Medical Physics

PhD in Medical Physics

Job description

Description

Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well‑being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.

Summary: Provide Clinical Medical Physicist services for the Radiation Oncology Department including Quality Management Program; Radiation Safety; Service liaison for radiation oncology equipment; Ongoing Clinical management; Specification / Planning for new equipment and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Implement and oversee a comprehensive Quality Management Program for all equipment, software and processes related to the use of Radiation Therapy in the Cancer Center.
• Implement and oversee the Radiation Safety Program for patients, staff and visitors in the Cancer Center in compliance with all applicable regulations of the NC Division of Radiation Protection; serve as department Radiation Safety Officer; and maintain licenses and regulations for radiation‑producing equipment and sources within the department.
• Provide clinical management support for patients, including patient chart checks and calculation verifications, consultation as needed for physicians, oversee treatment‑planning procedures and parameters utilized for calculations, and serve as a resource for staff, patients and visitors to address any concerns regarding the clinical use of radiation.
• Serve as liaison with service engineers for issues related to radiation equipment in the department; ensure all equipment is safe for clinical use after service, repair or upgrades.
• Lead Radiation Oncology equipment projects, including vendor selection, equipment procurement, capital budgeting and forecasting, and project management.
• Lead APEX Accreditation and implementation of the RO‑ILS patient safety reporting system (Radiation Oncology‑Incident Learning System).
• Participate in Cancer Center Leadership Team, Cancer Committee, Tumor Conferences and Department QI Committee.

Qualifications

Required

• Master's Degree or PhD in Medical Physics, Physics or related field.
• ABR Certification in Therapeutic Medical Physics (or board eligible).
• 1–3 years of clinical experience.
• Strong communication, teamwork and problem‑solving skills.

Preferred

• Master's Degree or PhD in Medical Physics.
• ABR Certification in Therapeutic Medical Physics.
• 7+ years of clinical experience.
• 3+ years of leadership experience.
• Experience with accreditation process (APEX or ACR).
• Experience with RO‑ILS (Radiation Oncology Incident Learning System).
• Proven communication, teamwork and problem‑solving skills.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.