Medical Physicist

Position Summary

The University of North Carolina is seeking a clinical radiation therapy physicist to provide services at two locations: the Department of Radiation Oncology at the UNC Cancer Hospital (Chapel Hill) and the UNC Cancer Care Center at Rockingham (Eden, NC). This full-time position will share responsibilities for the two locations with another physicist on staff. The UNC Cancer Hospital clinic is staffed with 13 Radiation Oncologists, 7 Dosimetrists, 12 Medical Physicists, and 1 IT specialist and is equipped with Elekta Versa, Varian True Beam, Cyber Knife, Mobetron intraoperative accelerator, Elekta HDR, Vari Seed LDR, Philips CT simulator, and Philips MR-simulator.

The Rockingham site is staffed by one radiation oncologist, one physicist, and four radiation therapists, treating 10–20 patients per day with 3D, IMRT/VMAT, SBRT treatments on a single Elekta Infinity linear accelerator. Shared resources include Raystation, Accuray Precision, Oncentra HDR Brachy, Vari Seed LDR, and Mosaiq record-and-verify with VisionRT.
Responsibilities
• Provide part-time clinical radiation therapy physics services for both facilities, together amounting to a full-time position;
• Provide clinical radiation therapy physics services for IMRT/VMAT, IGRT, SBRT, SRS, and brachytherapy programs;
• Perform staff physicist duties such as chart checking, machine calibrations, and quality assurance;
• Oversee and direct junior staff during acceptance and commissioning of equipment, gathering of dosimetry data, as well as external beam and brachytherapy treatment planning;
• Be responsible for the precise and accurate delivery of radiation treatment plans and for the safety of patients and treatment staff.

Ideal candidates should have a desire to practice clinical medical physics, excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong technical skills, and a commitment to establishing new technologies.
Minimum Education And Experience Requirements
• MS or PhD in Medical Physics/Physics/Engineering or related field.
• A board eligible or board certified in Therapeutic Medical Physics.
Preferred Qualifications , Competencies, And Experience
• Experience in IMRT/VMAT, IGRT, and SBRT.
• Specific experience with Elekta, Mosaiq, Raystation, and Rad Calc.
• Familiarity with Radiation Safety and State of North Carolina regulations.
Benefits

UNC offers a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life, and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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