Job detail

Medical Physicist

Ansible Government Solutions

#Quality Assurance #Documentation #Networking #Training #Teamwork #Analytical Skills #Communication Skills #Calibration #Computer Systems #Healthcare System #Peer Reviews #Radiation Therapy

Full Time On Site 2-5 yrsPosted 5 months agoCloses Apr 13

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Quick overview

The Medical Physicist will oversee radiation therapy equipment calibration, safety, and quality assurance, as well as design and supervise radiation treatment plans. They will also perform weekly chart reviews, dose calculations, shielding surveys, and ensure compliance with relevant standards.

Requirements summary

Candidates must have a Master's degree in Medical Physics or a related field and be Board Certified/Eligible in Medical Physics. Experience with specific radiation therapy technologies and strong analytical and communication skills are also required.

postgraduate degreeTeamworkQuality AssuranceCommunicationDocumentationAnalytical SkillsTrainingSafetyPeer ReviewsTechnical OversightIMRTBrachytherapySRSDose Calculations

Job description

Overview

Ansible Government Solutions, LLC (Ansible) is currently recruiting a Medical Physicist to provide onsite services to eligible beneficiaries of the VA Pittsburgh Health Care System located at 1 University Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15240. The schedule is typically Monday-Friday, 7am-3:30pm. If you accept employment with Ansible, you must also acknowledge that any assigned schedule is subject to change at the direction of either Ansible or its customers.

Ansible Government Solutions, LLC (Ansible) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing Federal customers with solutions in many arenas. Our customers face wide-ranging challenges in the fields of national security, health care, and information technology. To address these challenges, we employ intelligent and committed staff who take care of our customers’ success as if it is their own.

Responsibilities

Oversee radiation therapy equipment calibration, safety, and quality assurance
Design and supervise radiation treatment plans using modalities like IMRT, IGRT, SRS, HDR/LDR brachytherapy
Perform weekly chart reviews, dose calculations, shielding surveys, and peer reviews
Ensure compliance with VA, ACR, and NHPP standards
Provide technical oversight and training for new procedures and technologies
Maintain documentation for equipment performance, calibration, and treatment accuracy

Qualifications

Master's degree in Medical Physics or related field
Board Certification/Eligible in Medical Physics or Therapeutic Medical Physics by the American Board of Radiology (ABR)
Experience with:
Varian Linear Accelerators (TrueBeam with Brain Lab Accessories)
Image Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT) including Cone Beam CT
Eclipse treatment planning system and ARIA record & verify system
Treatment modalities including 2D/3D Conformal, SRS, SRT, SBRT, and IMRT/VMAT
IMRT QA systems (e.g., MapCheck)
CT Simulators
Superficial X-ray machines
Experience in a healthcare system with ACR or APEx certification preferred
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
Proficiency in computer systems and networking related to radiation oncology
Ability to pass a government background check and complete required VA training

All candidates must be able to

Sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, and reach above shoulders during the work shift
Lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist
Lift up to 20 lbs
Carry up to 40 lbs a reasonable distance
Push/pull with 30 lbs of force

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.