Siemens Healthineers

Medical Physicist (Palm Springs, CA)

Siemens Healthineers$154K — $212K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • M.S. or PhD in Medical Physics or related field required
  • 3+ years clinical experience plus CAMPEP-accredited residency
  • ABR Part-I and possibly Part-II exam passage preferred
  • Experience with HDR and SRS programs preferred
  • Computer system administration experience desirable
  • Certification in Radiation Oncology Physics by ABR or equivalent required within 3 years
  • Timely application for and maintenance of State licensing and/or registration required

Responsibilities

  • Calibrate dose meters and radiation equipment for treatment planning
  • Prepare data for treatment planning systems and improve dosimetry protocols
  • Ensure compliance with radiation safety regulations
  • Participate in organizational Performance Improvement activities
  • Assist in acceptance testing of radiation therapy machines
  • Perform treatment planning and dosimetry calculations
  • Provide consultation to radiation oncology staff and oncologists

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Life insurance
  • Long-term and short-term disability insurance
  • Paid parking/public transportation
  • Paid time off and paid sick/safe time
Full Job Description
Works at the clinic site in collaboration with the Cancer Care Leadership to ensure high quality and safe interpretation, delivery, operation, and monitoring of radiation safety policies, procedures, standards, and equipment for Radiation Oncology Services. Responsible for ensuring delivery of high-quality radiation therapy while providing staff with the proper education and training and oversight to minimize radiation exposure. Implements and abides by Customer Service Standards. Supports and implements patient safety and other safety practices as appropriate. Supports and demonstrates Family-Centered Care principles when interacting with patients and their families and with co-workers.

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:

- Willing to relocate to Palm Springs, CA or surrounding area

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

- Minimum of 3+ 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.

- 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:

$154,430 - $212,344

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.

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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