Siemens Healthineers

Medical Physicist (Myrtle Beach, SC)

Siemens Healthineers$140K — $193K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • M.S. or PhD in Medical Physics or a closely related field required.
  • 2+ years clinical experience along with a CAMPEP accredited residency.
  • Preferred candidates have passed Part-I and possibly Part-II ABR Exams.
  • Experience with High Dose Rate (HDR) and Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS) is preferred.
  • Certification in Radiation Oncology Physics by ABR or a similar certifying body is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Calibrate dose meters and radiation equipment for quality assurance.
  • Prepare data for treatment planning systems and improve dose measurement protocols.
  • Ensure compliance with federal and state radiation safety regulations.
  • Assist in commissioning new machines and re-commissioning post-maintenance.
  • Perform individual treatment planning and dosimetry calculations.
  • Provide physics consultations related to patient care to the oncology team.
  • Collaborate with information services for the management of the treatment planning system.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) retirement plan.
  • Life insurance and disability insurance.
  • Paid parking/public transportation.
  • Paid time off and paid sick leave.
Full Job Description

We're seeking a medical physicist to join a highly skilled team in beautiful Myrtle Beach, SC. This is an opportunity to work alongside 4 Radiation Oncologists, 5 physicists and 7 remote dosimetrists 19 Radiation Therapists in a community cancer center practice committed to delivering advanced high-quality patient care. 

The facility is equipped with the following:

- 3 Varian TrueBeams and 1 HalcyonLINAC
- Eclipse and ARIA
- Flexitron HDR
- BrachyVision

Myrtle Beach  offers an exceptional lifestyle, with more than 300 days of sunshine each year. Enjoy the beach, golfing year-round, relaxing at renowned resorts, or exploring nearby destinations such as Charleston SC. It's the perfect combination of outdoor recreation, culture and quality of life. 

Duties/Responsibilities:

- Calibration of dose meters (including dosimetric inter-comparisons for QA) and radiation equipment (accelerator monitor unit calibration) Beam data acquisition for treatment planning

- Preparation of data for treatment planning systems Development/improvement of dose measurement systems and protocols and software for dosimetry purposes (including spreadsheets and databases)

- Ensures compliance with Federal, State and organizational regulations for radiation safety.

- Participates in development of organizational Performance Improvement activities, policies and procedures, standards of practice to meet required regulatory requirements.

- Assists in Acceptance testing and commissioning of new machines and acceptance testing and re-commissioning after major maintenance

- Performs individual treatment planning, dosimetry calculations, and treatment planning reviews (physics component

- Provides physics consultation to all radiation oncology personnel and radiation oncologist concerning aspects of patient care and treatment

- Ensure routine verification of department treatment planning system.

- Collaborates with information services department, provides software management of department planning system

- Assists in the planning and shielding calculations for new radiation facilities and programs.

- Interprets and prepares documentation summary of regulatory changes for integration into departmental operations

- Provides dosimetry checks following source changes.

- Assists with the selection and acquisition of sources for permanent implant techniques

- In collaboration with department director and Physics director participates in clinical education, training, and competency evaluations for medical physics, Dosimetry, and therapy staff

Qualifications:

- Located or willing to relocate to Myrtle Beach, SC or surrounding area

- M.S. or PhD (preferred) in Medical Physics, or a closely related field, required.

- Minimum of 2+ years clinical experience in addition to a CAMPEP accredited residency.

- Candidates who have passed the Part-I and (possibly) part-II ABR Exams preferred

- Experience with High Dose Rate (HDR) and Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS) programs preferred.

- Computer system administration experience with patient record and verify database applications desirable.

- Certification in Radiation Oncology Physics by the American Board of Radiology (ABR) or other alternative certifying body (preferred).

- Candidates who are not certified have to be eligible for board certification and must achieve this status within 3 years of hire.

- Must apply for and maintain relevant State licensing and/or registration as required for working as a medical physicist at the clinical site and to do so in a timely manner

The base pay range for this position is:

$140,390 - $193,039

Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

If this is a commission eligible position the commission eligibility will be in accordance with the terms of the Company's plan. Commissions are based on individual performance and/or company performance.

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan. life insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, paid time off, paid sick and safe time.

Position must have full access to Siemens Healthineers' client sites to perform the essential functions of this position. Many clients require Siemens Healthineers employees and representatives to meet certain Vendor Credentialing requirements before they will be allowed to have access to their sites. Unless prohibited by law, position must meet all Vendor Credentialing requirements necessary to have full client access and must continue to meet those requirements during the course of employment in this position. These requirements vary by client and may include, but are not limited to: Proof of valid identification (photo, driver's license, SSN) Criminal background checks Drug screens Immunizations (COVID-19, Hep B, MMR, Varicella, Influenza, Tetanus) Annual TB testing Healthcare training.

About Siemens Healthineers

Siemens Healthineers is a medical technology company that provides a range of medical devices and services. The company was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Erlangen, Germany. Siemens Healthineers operates in over 70 countries and has over 54,000 employees. The company is a subsidiary of Siemens AG, a German multinational conglomerate. Siemens Healthineers has been recognized for its innovation and commitment to sustainability.
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