Medical Physicist (Palm Springs, CA)

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

Join us in pioneering breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably. Our inspiring and caring environment forms a global community that celebrates diversity and individuality. We encourage you to step beyond your comfort zone, offering resources and flexibility to foster your professional and personal growth, all while valuing your unique contributions.

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

Who we are

We are a team of more than 72,000 highly dedicated Healthineers in more than 70 countries. As a leader in medical technology, we constantly push the boundaries to create better outcomes and experiences for patients, no matter where they live or what health issues they are facing. Our portfolio is crucial for clinical decision‑making and treatment pathways.

How we work:

When you join Siemens Healthineers, you become one in a global team of scientists, clinicians, developers, researchers, professionals, and skilled specialists, who believe in each individual’s potential to contribute with diverse ideas. We are from different backgrounds, cultures, religions, political and/or sexual orientations, and work together, to fight the world’s most threatening diseases and enable access to care, united by one purpose: to pioneer breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably.

Salary:

$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.

Benefits:

• 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

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Siemens Healthineers is an Equal Opportunity and Aff¤itive Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

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"A successful candidate must be able to work with controlled technology in accordance with US export control law." "It is Siemens Healthineers' policy to comply fully and completely with all United States export control laws and regulations, including those implemented by the Department of Commerce through the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), by the Department of State through the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), and by the Treasury Department through the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctions regulations."