Medical Physicist: HDR/SRS & Treatment Planning

Society of Exploration Geophysicists; Palm Springs (CA); On-site; USD 154,000 - 212,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Parking/public transportation

Paid time off

Paid sick and safe time

Job summary

Siemens Healthineers, Palm Springs, CA, seeks an experienced medical physicist for Radiation Oncology to ensure high-quality, safe radiation therapy. The role involves education and oversight to minimize exposure and compliance with safety standards.

The candidate should have a CAMPEP-accredited residency, 3+ years clinical experience, and ABR certification or eligibility, with HDR/SRS experience preferred. Relocation to Palm Springs is required.

Qualifications

• M.S. or PhD in Medical Physics (preferred) 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 HDR and SRS programs preferred.
• Certification in Radiation Oncology Physics by ABR or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Calibrate dose meters and radiation equipment for QA; beam data acquisition for treatment planning.
• Prepare data for treatment planning systems; develop dosimetry software and protocols.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state and organizational radiation safety regulations.
• Participate in performance improvement activities and standards of practice.
• Assist in acceptance testing and commissioning of new machines; re-commissioning after major maintenance.
• Perform treatment planning and dosimetry calculations; provide physics consultation to staff and physicians.
• Verify department treatment planning system and manage department planning software.
• Assist with shielding calculations for new facilities and programs.

Education

M.S. or PhD in Medical Physics

CAMPEP-accredited residency

ABR Part-I (preferred)

ABR Part-II (preferred)

Computer systems administration experience with patient record and verify databases

Tools

ABR Certification

State licensing/registration for medical physicist

Job description

Siemens Healthineers, Palm Springs, CA, seeks an experienced medical physicist for Radiation Oncology to ensure high-quality, safe radiation therapy. The role involves education and oversight to minimize exposure and compliance with safety standards.

The candidate should have a CAMPEP-accredited residency, 3+ years clinical experience, and ABR certification or eligibility, with HDR/SRS experience preferred. Relocation to Palm Springs is required.