Medical Physicist I / Contract - Wexford Health + Wellness Pavilion

Highmark Health • Wexford, PA

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About The Position

Under the supervision of a level II or higher medical physicist, the Medical Physicist I is responsible for clinical aspects of medical physics in the Department of Radiation Oncology. The position audits and reviews patient medical charts, performs quality assurance and control evaluations on radiation-producing machines, assists with clinical research and development projects, and helps ensure compliance with regulatory agencies and standards. It also provides guidance to dosimetry and therapy staff, consultation to attending physicians, and assistance with patient care for special procedures. Other duties may be assigned or requested.

The role requires a master's degree in Physics or a related field from a CAMPEP-accredited program and completion of a CAMPEP-accredited Medical Physics Residency program or ABR structured mentorship. Preferred qualifications include one to three publications in medical physics. Employees must obtain one of the listed professional certifications within six years of their hire or transfer date and meet the stated background clearance requirements. The position also requires compliance with company policies, ethical and legal standards, HIPAA, and information security requirements.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Physics or a related field from a CAMPEP-accredited program.
• Completion of a CAMPEP-accredited Medical Physics Residency program or ABR structured mentorship.
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and ability to work independently in a challenging environment and take appropriate action.
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate.
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate.
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate.
• Within six years of hire or transfer date, obtain one of the following certifications: Therapeutic Medical Physics Certification (ABR); Magnetic Resonance Imaging Physics Certification (ABMP); Magnetic Resonance Imaging Certification (CCPM); Radiation Oncology Physics Certification (CCPM); or Magnetic Resonance Safety Certification (ABMRS).
• Comply with HIPAA, company privacy and information security policies, the Code of Business Conduct, applicable laws and regulations, and required training.

Nice To Haves

• One to three publications in medical physics.

Responsibilities

• Audit and review patient medical charts.
• Perform quality assurance and control evaluations on radiation-producing machines.
• Assist with special clinical research and development projects as assigned.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory agencies and standards.
• Advise and provide guidance to dosimetry and therapy staff.
• Provide consultation services to attending physicians.
• Assist with delivery of patient care for special procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned or requested.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level