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Allegheny Health Network
Medical Physicist II / Contract - AHN Cancer Institute Jefferson Hospital
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A Physicist studies the physical properties of the natural world and fundamental principles governing space, time, energy and matter. Conducts scientific research and test theories. Works in specialized areas ranging from the study of atomic and sub-atomic particles to the study of the universe.
$163,722 / year median in Pennsylvania
+12% projected growth
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GENERAL OVERVIEW
This job is responsible for all clinical aspects of medical physics in the Department of Radiation Oncology.ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Audits and reviews patient medical charts. 30% Performs quality assurance/control evaluations on radiation producing machines. 20% Assists with special clinical research and development projects as assigned. 10% Ensures compliance with all regulatory agencies and standards. 10% Advises and provides guidance to dosimetry and therapy staff and provides consultation services to attending physicians. 10% Assists with the delivery of patient care for special procedures. 10% Supervises and provides training to departmental staff in the application of physics. 10% Other duties as assigned or requested.QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Master's Degree in Physics or related field from a CAMPEP-accredited program 2 years of experience in Clinical experience as a medical physicist CPR- American Heart Association Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate One of the following: Therapeutic Medical Physics Certification
- American Board of Radiology (ABR) Magnetic Resonance Imaging Physics Certification
- American Board of Medical Physicists (ABMP) Magnetic Resonance Imaging Certification
- Canadian College of Physicists in Medicine (CCPM) Radiation Oncology Physics Certification
- Canadian College of Physicists in Medicine (CCPM) Magnetic Resonance Safety Certification
- American Board of Magnetic Resonance Safety (ABMRS) Preferred 3 or more publications in medical physics