Physicist - full time, days

Penn Medicine; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading academic medical center where you will provide essential radiation physics services to ensure the safe use of radiation across all clinical modalities. This role offers you the opportunity to collaborate with top professionals while performing quality assurance on advanced radiation equipment and participating in innovative treatment planning. With a commitment to employee well-being, this organization provides comprehensive health programs and a top-tier tuition assistance program. If you are passionate about advancing medicine and improving lives, this position is your chance to make a meaningful impact.

Benefits

Comprehensive health programs

Tuition assistance program

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Physics with certification in radiation physics.
• 3-5 years of experience preferred in radiation oncology.

Responsibilities

• Perform QA on radiation oncology equipment and calibrate as needed.
• Verify treatment planning and participate in brachytherapy procedures.

Skills

Radiation Physics

Quality Assurance (QA)

Calibration of Radiation Equipment

Treatment Planning

Compliance with Regulations

Education

Masters or Ph.D. in Physics

Certification by the American Board of Radiology

Certified Health Physics

Job description

Description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical, and business professionals across all disciplines.

Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

Location: Ann B. Barshinger Cancer Institute in Lancaster, PA

Schedule: Full time (40 hours per week), primarily between 6am-5pm, Monday through Friday. Shifts will vary within operating hours. Holidays and on-call hours are not required unless unexpected issues arise.

Summary:

• Position: Provide radiation physics services for the safe and lawful use of radiation and radioactive materials across all clinical modalities, including patient care for all age groups.
• Responsibilities include:
• Perform annual, monthly, and weekly QA on radiation oncology equipment, including Gamma Knife.
• Calibrate physics and radiation equipment as required.
• Verify radiation therapy treatment planning and calculations.
• Perform weekly physics checks on all charts following established guidelines.
• Participate in treatment planning and procedures for brachytherapy and stereotactic treatments.
• Provide in-services and training as needed.
• Maintain quality management programs and ensure compliance with NRC, State, and ACR regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Masters or Ph.D. in Physics.
• Certification by the American Board of Radiology or Medical Physicists, or eligibility, with certification obtained within three years of start date if eligible.
• Preferred: 3 to 5 years of experience.
• Credentials: Certified Health Physics (Required).

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our benefits include comprehensive health programs, and a top-tier tuition assistance program. Penn Medicine employees are committed to our mission of advancing medicine and improving lives.

Live Your Life's Work

We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Candidates are considered regardless of race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship, military status, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.