Medical Physicist I / Contract, AHN Cancer Institute Saint Vincent

Highmark Health • Pittsburgh, PA

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About The Position

GENERAL OVERVIEW: Under the supervision of a level II or higher medical physicist, this job is responsible for all clinical aspects of medical physics in the Department of Radiation Oncology. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Audits and reviews patient medical charts. 30% Performs quality assurance/control evaluations on radiation producing machines. 20% Assists with special clinical research and development projects as assigned. 20% Ensures compliance with all regulatory agencies and standards. 10% Advises and provides guidance to dosimetry and therapy staff and provides consultation services to attending physicians. 10% Assists with the delivery of patient care for special procedures. 10% Other duties as assigned or requested.

Requirements

• Minimum Master's Degree in Physics or related field
• CPR – American Heart Association
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• One of the following within 6 years of hire or transfer date: Therapeutic Medical Physics Certification - American Board of Radiology (ABR) Magnetic Resonance Imaging Physics Certification - American Board of Medical Physicists (ABMP) Magnetic Resonance Imaging Certification - Canadian College of Physicists in Medicine (CCPM) Radiation Oncology Physics Certification - Canadian College of Physicists in Medicine (CCPM) Magnetic Resonance Safety Certification – American Board of Magnetic Resonance Safety (ABMRS)
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work independently in a challenging environment and take appropriate action.

Nice To Haves

• Doctorate's degree in Physics or related field
• 1 to 3 publications in medical physics

Responsibilities

• Audits and reviews patient medical charts.
• Performs quality assurance/control evaluations on radiation producing machines.
• Assists with special clinical research and development projects as assigned.
• Ensures compliance with all regulatory agencies and standards.
• Advises and provides guidance to dosimetry and therapy staff and provides consultation services to attending physicians.
• Assists with the delivery of patient care for special procedures.
• Other duties as assigned or requested.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees