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Position OverviewUnited Health Services is seeking a dedicated Medical Physicist to join our Radiation Oncology team. In this role, you will work with state-of-the-art technology and advanced treatment techniques to ensure precise, safe, and effective radiation therapy for our patients. Your expertise will be essential in maintaining the highest standards of treatment quality and patient care.

At United Health Services, we offer a collaborative environment that supports professional growth and innovation, backed by cutting-edge equipment and resources. If you are passionate about applying your skills to improve patient outcomes and want to be part of a leading oncology center embracing the latest technology, we encourage you to apply.

Primary Department, Division, or Unit:

UHS Radiation Oncology

Work Shift and Schedule:

This is a per diem position, which means you will work on an as needed, agreed upon basis. Working hours will be assigned by your manager.

Compensation Range:

$79.31 - $118.96 per hour, depending on experience

This position is not eligible for benefits.

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Job Responsibilities:

+ Develop and implement new techniques for delivering external photon, electron, and Cyberknife radiation therapy to improve treatment accuracy and patient outcomes

+ Design and develop new instrumentation and methodologies for patient quality control, dose measurement, in-vivo dosimetry, and treatment verification and optimization

+ Perform routine quality assurance (QA) tests and measurements on all radiation therapy equipment, treatment planning systems, and dosimetry instruments to ensure safety and accuracy

+ Review patient medical records and imaging data to verify accuracy of treatment calculations, procedures, and related billing documentation

+ Establish and refine standard operating procedures for treatment planning, dose calculations, and therapy delivery in collaboration with clinical teams

+ Calculate radiation dose distributions for patients undergoing radiation therapy, ensuring precise targeting of tumor sites while minimizing exposure to healthy tissues

+ Consult with Radiation Oncologists to evaluate and optimize individual patient treatment plans and radiation therapy protocols

+ Conduct specialized patient-related measurements and in-vivo dosimetry to confirm delivered dose matches planned dose during treatment

+ Test and implement new software features and updates in computerized treatment planning systems to maintain state-of-the-art capabilities

+ Generate comprehensive beam data for all energies, modalities, and radioactive isotope sources, and evaluate data quality for clinical use across various disease sites

+ Tabulate and organize beam data in formats accessible and usable by radiation oncology staff to facilitate treatment planning

+ Verify that all beam and source data are correctly entered and maintained within treatment planning systems to prevent errors

+ Perform weekly physics checks on patient treatment charts to ensure compliance with safety standards and treatment protocols

+ Provide training and mentorship to physics and dosimetry support staff to promote best practices and continuous professional development

+ Deliver periodic in-service lectures to clinical staff on advancements and innovations in radiation oncology and medical physics

Position Qualifications:

Minimum Required:

+ A master's degree in physics, medical physics, biophysics, radiological physics, medical health physics, or equivalent disciplines from an accredited college or university

+ New York State licensure in Medical Physics with professional specialty area of Therapeutic Radiological

+ Certification within one (1) year of employment by:

+ The American Board of Radiology; or

+ The American Board of Medical Physics in Medical Health Physics

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About United Health Services

United Health Services (UHS) is a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system in New York’s Southern Tier comprising four hospitals, long-term care and home care services, and physician practices in Broome and surrounding counties. UHS provides healthcare and medical services for two-thirds of the region’s population, produces $1.3 billion a year in total economic impact, and boasts a workforce of more than 6,300 employees and providers.

At UHS, our work is guided by our Values of Compassion, Trust, Respect, Teamwork, and Innovation. Whether you provide direct patient care or support behind the scenes, you are part of a shared purpose: to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve. Every employee plays a meaningful role in fulfilling our mission—we’d love for you to consider joining us!

United Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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United Health Services, Inc. and the members of the UHS System neither are affiliated with, sponsored, endorsed nor approved by, nor otherwise associated with, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS), UHS of Delaware, Inc. nor their affiliates, which can be found at www.uhsinc.com.