What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Physicist PRN - Radiation Oncology Clinic position at University of Arkansas?
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The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.
UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):
- Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
- Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
- Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
- Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
- Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
- Career Training and Educational Opportunities
- Merchant Discounts
- Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy
Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click theApply link/button.
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
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Department:ICE | CASL Radiation Oncology Photon Physics
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Minimum Qualifications:
PhD or Master's in Physics or a closely related discipline.
ABR Certification or Eligibility in Therapeutic Radiological Physics
Preferred Qualifications:
PhD
Graduation from a CAMPEP-approved Medical Physics Residency Program
Knowledge of Eclipse, Brainlab, Oncentra, CRAD Surface imager, proton therapy, Proteus One, Ethos-based adaptive planning, ARIA, MIMVista, and RadCalc
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Responsibilities:
Provides comprehensive clinical physics support for photon and/or proton therapy services.
Ensures accurate dose delivery, safe clinical workflows, and compliance with departmental quality and safety standards.
Supports daily treatment operations, image guidance, treatment planning, and verification activities, including plan review, secondary and independent dose calculations, patient-specific and routine quality assurance, and comprehensive chart reviews.
Performs commissioning, calibration, and ongoing quality assurance of treatment planning systems, delivery units, and imaging systems, and develops, maintains, and improves QA programs in accordance with AAPM, regulatory, and institutional guidelines.
Collaborates closely with physicians, dosimetrists, therapists, engineers, and staff to resolve clinical and technical issues and support high-quality patient care.
Collaborates with radiation oncologists, physicist colleagues, therapists, engineers, and administrative staff to support efficient, safe, and patient-centered clinical workflows.
Actively participates in departmental and institutional committees, accreditation and quality initiatives, and program development activities.
Contributes to education and mentorship of residents, students, and staff, and supports professional development, continuous improvement, and operational excellence aligned with the academic and clinical mission of UAMS.
Other duties may be assigned as necessary to support departmental objectives.
May perform other duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements:
Stand: Frequently
Sit:Frequently
Walk: Frequently
Bend, crawl, crouch, kneel, stoop, or reach overhead:Frequently
Lift/Push/Pull/Carry Weight:26-50lbs
Use hands to touch, handle, or feel:Frequently
Talk:Frequently
Hear: Frequently
Taste or smell: Never
Read, concentrate, or think analytically: Continuously
Physical Environment:Classroom Setting, Inside Office Environment, and Inside Medical Facility Environment
Noise Level: Quiet
Visual Requirements:Near visual acuity
Hazards: Radiation
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Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edufor any recruiting relatedquestions.
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The university welcomes applications without regard to age, race, gender (including pregnancy), national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity. Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All applicant information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
Salary : $50,000