Chief Medical Physicist - Williamsport, PA
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Exciting Opportunity\: Chief Medical Physicist at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Are you an experienced medical physicist looking to lead a dynamic team in a cutting-edge cancer center? UPMC Hillman Cancer Center in Williamsport, PA, is seeking a Chief Medical Physicist to join our progressive and technologically advanced facility.
Why Join UPMC Hillman Cancer Center?
- Leadership Role\: Provide guidance and leadership to a dedicated team, including one physicist and two dosimetrists.
- Advanced Technology\: Work with state-of-the-art equipment and techniques such as IMRT, IGRT, SRS, SBRT with CBCT/OBI, 4D CT, and organ motion management.
- Comprehensive Responsibilities\: Oversee all clinical medical physics services, including equipment calibration, quality assurance, and compliance with radiation safety and regulatory requirements.
- Professional Growth\: Be part of a network of 26 cancer centers, offering numerous opportunities for professional development and collaboration.
Key Responsibilities\:
- Clinical Support\: Conduct all aspects of radiation therapy physics, ensuring high-quality patient care.
- Equipment Management\: Perform calibration, commissioning, and maintenance of radiation therapy equipment.
- Quality Assurance\: Maintain rigorous quality assurance programs for equipment and treatment delivery.
- Regulatory Compliance\: Ensure compliance with NRC and state regulations, as well as ACRO and AAPM guidelines.
- Team Leadership\: Lead and mentor the physics team, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.
Facility and Equipment\:
- Varian Linacs\: EDGE (New), Trilogy, Varisource HDR
- GE Lightspeed CT Simulator
- Software\: Aria-EMR, Eclipse-Planning, Rad Calc, RPM motion management system