Medical Physicist

UPMC • Cumberland, MD

17h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Radiation Oncology at UPMC Western Maryland is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Medical Physicist to join their dedicated team. This role involves collaborating with a Radiation Oncologist, dosimetrists, and radiation therapists to provide state-of-the-art cancer care. The Schwab Family Cancer Center is accredited by the Commission on Cancer® and National Accreditation Program for Breast Cancers, and is part of an integrated community network of cancer physicians and specialists. A partial remote coverage can also be discussed.

Requirements

• A physical science or engineering degree required.
• Masters required.
• Two years Radiation Oncology Physics experience required.
• American Board of Radiology (ABR) certified in Therapeutic Radiologic Physics or ABR Board eligible.

Nice To Haves

• Medical physics is preferred.
• Five years preferred experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the work of dosimetrists to ensure accurate and personalized treatment plans.
• Collaborate with the Radiation Oncologist to plan and deliver patient treatments.
• Develop and direct quality control programs for equipment and procedures.
• Ensure equipment functionality by taking precise measurements of the radiation beam.
• Perform clinical physics duties, including maintaining Commonwealth regulatory compliance and calibrating all radiation therapy equipment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level