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Jul 15, 2026

Medical Radiation Oncology Physicist

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Job Description

Job Description

Description

Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.

Summary:
Provide Clinical Medical Physicist services for the Radiation Oncology Department including Quality Management Program; Radiation Safety; Service liaison for radiation oncology equipment; Ongoing Clinical management; Specification / Planning for new equipment and procedures.


Responsibilities:

    • Implement and oversee a comprehensive Quality Management Program for all equipment, software and processes related to the use of Radiation Therapy in the Cancer Center.

    • Implement and oversee the Radiation Safety Program for patients, staff and visitors in the Cancer Center in compliance with all applicable regulations of the NC Division of Radiation Protection; Serve as department Radiation Safety Officer; andmaintainLicenses and Regulations for radiation producing equipment and sources within the department.

    • Provide clinical management support for patients, including patient chart checks and calculation verifications. Provide consultation as needed for Physicians. Oversee Treatment Planning procedures and parameters utilized for calculations. Serve as resource for staff, patients and visitors to address any concerns regarding the clinical use of radiation.

    • Serve as liaison with service engineers for issues related to radiation equipment in the department. Ensure all equipment is safe for clinical use after service; repair; upgrades, etc.

    • Serve as lead for Radiation Oncology equipment projects including vendor selection; equipment procurement; capital budgeting and forecasting; and project management

    • Serve asongoinglead for APEX Accreditation and implementation of the RO-ILS patient safety reporting system (Radiation Oncology-Incident Learning System).

    • Participate inCancerCenter LeadershipTeam;CancerCommittee;Tumor Conferences and Department QI Committee.


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Qualifications

Required

  • Master’s Degree or PhD in Medical Physics,Physicsor related field

  • ABR Certification in Therapeutic Medical Physics (or Board eligible)

  • 1 - 3 years of clinical experience

  • Strong communication; teamwork and problem-solving skills

Preferred

  • Master’s Degree or PhD in Medical Physics

  • ABR Certification in Therapeutic Medical Physics

  • 7+ years of clinical experience

  • 3+ years of leadership experience

  • Experience with Accreditation process (Apex or ACR)

  • Experience with RO-ILS (Radiation Oncology Incident Learning System)

  • Proven communication; teamwork and problem-solving skills


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Job Details

Legal Employer: Pardee - HCHC

Entity: Pardee UNC Health Care

Organization Unit: Radiation Therapy

Work Type: Part Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 20.00

Work Assignment Type: Hybrid

Work Schedule: Rotating

Location of Job: PARDEECANCR

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes


Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.

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