Physicist

Physicist

25 May 2024
Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh 00000 Pittsburgh USA

Physicist

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DescriptionPurpose:Primary responsibilities for the position include, but are not limited to: regular quality assurance testing and dosimetry calibration of radiation therapy equipment; treatment planning and delivery; dosimetry and clinical implementation of intensity modulated radiation therapy, implementation of 4D CT and gated radiation therapy and various types of brachytherapy procedures.Responsibilities:

Assist in the clinical practice of Radiation Oncology Physics and dosimetry.

Collaborate with other UPCI Physicists in Radiation Therapy related research in the Division of Medical Physics.

Develop and document performance specifications, testing, tolerances, and frequency of testing for all therapy equipment.

Direct the design, fabrication, and measurement of treatment beam modifiers and treatment aids.

Maintain a comprehensive quality assurance program that ensures patients are provided tumor localization, radiation treatment, and dose distributions as prescribed.

Manage the development of treatment plans, acquisition and storage of data for treatment plans, calculation of dose distributions and machine settings for treatment delivery.

Manage the in-vivo dose measurement and use of measuring devices for verification of dose delivery to patients.

Manage the systematic measurement, documentation, and assurance of the physical aspects of all radiation sources/devices used in Radiation Oncology.

Obtain and disseminate information pertaining to current practices within the field of Radiation Oncology Physics.

Perform acceptance testing and commissioning of all treatment-related equipment.

Provide consultation to the Radiation Oncologist on the physical and radiobiological aspect of treatment.

Provide interpretation/consultation to the Radiation Oncologist on basis of in-vivo dosimetry.

Translate the desired treatment plan into a set of instructions for radiation therapists to execute.

Qualifications

Required-M.S. or Ph.D. Degree in Physics or Medical Physics

Preferred-ABR/ABMP Certification in Therapeutic Radiological Physics or Therapeutic Radiology

Preferred - At least three years of clinical experience Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

Act 34 Criminal Clearance

UPMC is an equal opportunity employer. Minority/Females/Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesREQNUMBER: 777223

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