Medical Physicist Traniee

University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine•Philadelphia, PA

18h•Onsite

About The Position

This is a Medical Physics training position. The trainee will be supervised by the physics residency directors and work under the direction of a qualified medical physicist. The trainee will assist faculty physicists and hospital staff physicists with all aspects of routine medical physics procedures in the Department of Radiation Oncology on a clinical rotation basis to ensure the safe, effective and timely delivery of radiation therapy. This is a 2 year program position.

Requirements

M.S. or Ph.D. in Physics, Medical Physics, or an engineering discipline or another of the physical sciences and with coursework that is the equivalent of a minor in physics for undergraduate degree and 0 to 1 year of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
Candidates are required to successfully complete either a CAMPEP-accredited MS or PhD graduate program, or a CAMPEP-accredited certificate program prior to the start of the residency.
Candidates should possess excellent verbal and written communications skills.
Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. for the entirety of the employment to be considered.

Responsibilities

Participate in clinical and technical activities pertinent to radiation oncology physics including: megavoltage photon, electron and proton therapy, CT, MR, PET/CT simulations, 3D, intensity modulated radiation therapy, and proton treatment planning, brachytherapy planning and delivery, radiopharmaceutical therapy, calibration and periodic QA of therapy equipment and patient specific QA, radiation safety procedures, special procedures (TBI, radiosurgery, etc.) and patient chartrounds.
Participate in clinical implementation projects (e.g. linear accelerator and treatment planning system commissioning and updates).
Achieve proficiency in all aspects of external beam QA procedures including photon, electron, and proton beams.
Working outside regular clinic hours is necessary to perform certain medical physics procedures such as machine calibration and QA.
Participate in departmental training sessions, didactic courses and conferences.
Performs additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits
Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars
Tuition assistance for employees, spouses, and dependent children at Penn and other institutions
Generous retirement plans (Basic, Matching, and Supplemental) with pre-tax or Roth basis options
Wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard
Substantial amount of time away from work for relaxation, vacations, personal affairs, illness, injury, or family time
Long-Term Care Insurance through Genworth Financial for faculty, staff, and eligible family members
Wide variety of programs and resources to support health, family, and work-life balance
Resources to advance personal and professional development
Access to a wide range of University resources, cultural and recreational activities (libraries, athletic facilities, arboretum, art galleries)
Discounts on arts and entertainment, transportation, mortgages, new cars, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and theme parks
Flexible work options including non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures
Penn Home Ownership Services (forgivable loan for eligible employees in West Philadelphia)
Adoption Assistance for qualified expenses related to legal adoption