Accuray

Medical Physics Support Specialist

Accuray$85K — $100K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree or higher in Medical Physics or related field.
  • Experience troubleshooting and supporting Linac operation within an RT department.
  • Knowledge of treatment planning and treatment delivery within RT operations.
  • Customer support or training experience in medical imaging or radiation treatment environments.
  • Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time, both domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

  • Provide on-site and phone support for effective system utilization by customers.
  • Conduct training sessions for new and current customers of Accuray systems.
  • Develop user and customer support documentation and training materials.
  • Act as a liaison between customers and marketing/development for product feedback.
  • Offer clinical input and review proposals, representing customer needs.
  • Collaborate with R&D Physics to test and evaluate new product releases.
  • Assist in creating and implementing processes within the Physics group.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work closely with cross-functional teams including Sales, Marketing, and R&D.
  • Engagement in continuous professional development through training design and implementation.
  • Exposure to cutting-edge technology in the medical physics and radiation therapy sectors.
  • Potential for significant travel that can enhance international experience.
  • Involvement in product development and customer feedback processes.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Summary:

The Physics Support Specialist is primarily responsible for Helical Physics and Treatment Planning-related Customer Support and Training activities. He/she will work within the Physics Support team and interface closely with the Sales, Marketing, Training, Applications Support, Field Service, R&D, and Engineering teams in direct support of customers and a variety of cross-functional project-related work.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Provide on-site and phone support to ensure customers can effectively utilize their systems to treat patients.
  • Provide training, in a variety of formats, to both new and current customers of the Accuray systems.
  • Participate in the development of user and customer support documentation and training materials that will facilitate the successful use of the company's products.
  • Act as liaison between customers and marketing/development in providing suggestions for product improvements, enhancements, or corrections.
  • Provide clinical input and review of new products and proposals, representing the needs of the customer and of customer support.
  • Work with R&D Physics to test upcoming releases of product platforms and evaluate systems in development.
  • Assist in the development and implementation of processes and programs within the Physics group.
  • Maintain knowledge of current clinical practices.


Qualifications:

a. Required
  • Master's degree or higher in Medical Physics or related field.
  • Experience troubleshooting and or supporting Linac operation from within an RT department or in a support role.
  • Experience with treatment planning, treatment delivery, Linac QA, and other operations of an RT operation.
  • Experience in a customer support role or training role for medical imaging or radiation treatment environment.
  • Ability to travel to customer sites and other locations, domestically and internationally up to 50%.


b. Preferred or Desired
  • Previous experience using Accuray product platforms.
  • Experience with Tomotherapy or Radixact systems.
  • ABR certified or board eligible.
  • Clinical experience in Radiation Therapy (RT) or significant experience commissioning and maintaining Linac systems used in radiation therapy.


To qualify for this position, candidates must be able to furnish proof that they are authorized to work in the country they are applying on a permanent basis without sponsorship.

About Accuray

Accuray is a radiation oncology company that develops, manufactures and sells precise, innovative treatment solutions that set the standard of care with the aim of helping patients live longer, better lives. The company's leading-edge technologies deliver the full range of radiation therapy and radiosurgery treatments. Accuray's products for precision radiotherapy include the CyberKnife® and TomoTherapy® platforms, as well as the Radixact® Treatment Delivery System. Accuray is dedicated to continuing innovation in patient care and developing treatments that offer the best possible quality of life for people facing cancer.
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Size
995 employees
Market Cap
$185.7 million
Industry
Net Income
$7.6 million
Founded
1990
5 Year Trend
+2.3%
Revenue
$377.3 million
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