• Physicist - Rex Cancer Care East

    UNC Health Care (Raleigh, NC)


    Description

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    Job Summary:

    The Medical Physicist in Radiation Oncology is responsible for ensuring the safe and accurate delivery of radiation therapy to patients. This role involves collaborating with radiation oncologists, dosimetrists, and radiation therapists to design, implement, and monitor treatment plans. The Medical Physicist will also be involved in the development and maintenance of quality assurance programs and the calibration of radiation therapy equipment.

    Key Responsibilities:

    1. Treatment Planning: Collaborate with the oncology team to design and optimize radiation treatment plans. Perform dose calculations and verify the accuracy of treatment plans.

    2. Quality Assurance: Develop and implement quality assurance protocols for radiation therapy equipment. Conduct regular equipment calibration and maintenance. Perform routine safety checks and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

    3. Patient Safety: Ensure the accurate delivery of radiation doses to patients. Monitor and evaluate patient treatment plans for safety and efficacy.

    4. Research and Development: Participate in clinical research and development projects. Stay updated with advancements in radiation oncology and medical physics.

    5. Education and Training: Provide training and guidance to medical staff, including radiation therapists and dosimetrists. Educate patients and their families about radiation therapy procedures.

    Qualifications:

    • Education: Master's degree in Medical Physics, Physics or related field.

    • Licensure/Certification Requirements: Board eligible by the American Board of Radiology.

    • Professional Experience Requirements: Two to three (2-3) years of clinical experience preferred. Experience with advanced radiation therapy techniques (e.g., IMRT, VMAT, SRS, SBRT).

    • Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Proficiency in treatment planning software and dosimetry equipment. Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.

    Job Details

    Legal Employer: NCHEALTH

     

    Entity: UNC REX Healthcare

     

    Organization Unit: Rex Cancer Care East Raleigh

     

    Work Type: Per Diem

     

    Standard Hours Per Week: 5.00

     

    Salary Range: $84.58 - $121.59 per hour (Hiring Range)

     

    Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity

     

    Work Assignment Type: Onsite

     

    Work Schedule: Day Job

     

    Location of Job: US:NC:Raleigh

     

    Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes

     

    This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Heath Care System. This is not a State employed position.

     

    Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

     

    UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email [email protected] if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.

     

    Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.