Medical Physicist Resident - Allegheny General Hospital

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GENERAL OVERVIEW:

During the three year residency this individual will gain clinical expertise in the technical and leadership aspect of Radiation Oncology under the supervision of a Residency Program Director and faculty.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform quality assurance/control evaluations on radiation producing machines. (40%)
• Audits and reviews patient's medical charts. (10%)
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory agencies and standards. (10%)
• Attend educational class including chart rounds, tumor boards, conferences, in-service, and lectures (10%)
• Supervises and provides training to departmental staff in the application of physics. (10%)
• Assists with the delivery of patient care for special procedures. (10%)
• Assists with special clinical R&D projects as assigned. (10%)
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum

• Master's or PhD program in Medical Physics or related field required.
• Upon completion of this residency program the individual will be board eligible.
• Minimum of 1 publication in medical physics is expected.
• Graduated from a CAMPEP approved Medical Physics Program.
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.



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