Varian Medical Systems, Inc

Sr. Medical Physicist (Longview, TX)

Varian Medical Systems, Inc$185K — $254K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • M.S. or PhD in Medical Physics or related field required, PhD preferred.
  • 3+ years clinical experience plus a CAMPEP-accredited residency.
  • Preferred candidates should have passed Part-I and (possibly) Part-II ABR Exams.
  • Experience with High Dose Rate (HDR) and Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS) programs is a plus.
  • Computer system administration experience with patient records and database applications is desirable.
  • Certification in Radiation Oncology Physics by the ABR or an equivalent body is required; non-certified candidates must achieve certification within three years of hire.
  • Must maintain relevant State licensing/registration as required for a medical physicist.

Responsibilities

  • Calibrate dose meters and radiation equipment, ensuring precise beam data acquisition for treatment planning.
  • Prepare data for treatment planning systems, focusing on dose measurement improvements and protocol development.
  • Ensure compliance with Federal, State, and organizational radiation safety regulations.
  • Participate in developing organizational performance improvement activities and regulatory policies.
  • Assist with acceptance testing and commissioning of new radiation machines after major maintenance.
  • Perform individual treatment planning and dosimetry calculations, including thorough reviews.
  • Provide physics consultation regarding patient care and treatment to all oncology personnel.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with enhanced benefits.
  • Life, long-term, and short-term disability insurance.
  • Paid parking or public transportation assistance.
  • Generous paid time off, including paid sick and 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:

- Located or willing to relocate to Longview, TX 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:

$185,320 - $254,815

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 Varian Medical Systems, Inc

Varian Medical Systems is an American radiation oncology treatments and software maker based in Palo Alto, California. Their medical devices include linear accelerators and software for treating cancer and other medical conditions with radiotherapy, radiosurgery, proton therapy, and brachytherapy. The company supplies software for managing cancer clinics, radiotherapy centers, and medical oncology practices. Varian Medical Systems employs more than 7,100 people at manufacturing sites in North America, Europe, and China and approximately 70 sites globally. In August 2020, Siemens Healthineers announced plans to acquire Varian for $16.4 billion. The deal was completed on April 15, 2021. After the merger it will continue to operate independently and will retain its headquarters along with its 10,000 employees.
Learn more about Varian Medical Systems, Inc
Size
10,613 employees
Market Cap
$16.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$277.5 million
Founded
1948
5 Year Trend
+4.9%
Revenue
$3.1 billion
NASDAQ

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