Medical Physicist (Yakima, WA)

468y D3 Oncology Inc.; West Greenwich (RI); On-site; USD 222,000 - 306,000; 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

Sick leave

Job summary

Siemens Healthineers is seeking a Medical Physicist for a busy cancer center in Yakima, WA. You will work with Radiation Oncologists and a senior Medical Physicist, using Varian equipment and a full QA toolset to support SBRT, SRS, and HDR brachytherapy.

The role emphasizes collaboration, mentorship, and participation in education and competency evaluations, with state licensing requirements and potential board certification within 3 years of hire.

Qualifications

• CAMPEP-accredited residency required.
• Board eligibility within 3 years of hire may be required.
• Clinical experience in medical physics.
• Licensing/registration as required by state.

Responsibilities

• Calibrate dose meters and beam data for treatment planning.
• Prepare data for treatment planning systems and develop dosimetry software.
• Ensure compliance with radiation safety regulations.
• Collaborate in clinical education and training of staff.
• Assist in acceptance testing and re-commissioning of new machines.

Education

Bachelor's/M.S./PhD in Medical Physics or closely related field

CAMPEP-accredited residency

Tools

Patient Record and Verify Databases

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. We’re seeking a Medical Physicist to join our team at a busy, well-resourced cancer center in Yakima, WA. You will work alongside two progressive, forward thinking Radiation Oncologists and a Senior Medical Physicist. The department is equipped with two Varian TrueBeams, Eclipse, ARIA v18, BrachyVision, Radformation, MIM, Bravos HDR, and a Phillips CT simulator. We offer a full range of treatment services including SBRT, SRS, and HDR brachytherapy with comprehensive QA tools including SunCHECK Machine, ArcCHECK, and in-Vivo dosimetry. This clinic is a perfect fit for an early-career physicist looking to grow. You’ll build upon your experience with the support of a collaborative team, dedicated mentorship and the strength of Varian AOS physics network behind you. Why Yakima? Located in the heart of Washington’s wine country, Yakima offers over 300 days of sunshine per year, a low cost of living, and easy access to outdoor recreation—from hiking and biking to skiing and fly fishing. It’s a family-friendly community with a small-town feel and big-city amenities just a short drive away.

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 Yakima, WA or surrounding area
• Bachelors, M.S. or PhD (preferred) in Medical Physics, or a closely related field, required.
• 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.
• 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.

The base pay range for this position is: $222,380 - $305,778 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

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.

Vendor Credentialing Requirements 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

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