Medical Physics Assistant (Lubbock, TX)

Siemens Healthineers AG; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid parking/public transportation

Paid time off

Paid sick time

Job summary

Siemens Healthineers seeks a clinical support professional in medical physics to serve as a subject matter expert handling oncology product support requests. The role involves observing medical physics services, developing competencies, and interfacing with radiation oncology teams at clinical sites.

Responsibilities include dosimetry calibrations, accelerator QA, treatment planning, and QA of radiotherapy aids, with active participation in educational activities and safety programs.

Qualifications

• AA or BS degree.
• Located or willing to relocate to Lubbock, TX or surrounding area.
• CAMPEP Residency candidate.
• Has shadowed a Radiation Oncology department (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Develop personal program of self-study and clinical competency with guidance from the medical physics clinical staff.
• Observe radiation oncology activities and maintain patient confidentiality.
• Perform radiation dosimetry calibrations and measurements.
• Perform linear accelerator quality assurance and radiotherapy treatment planning.
• Fabricate and QA radiotherapy aids (blocks, bolus, immobilization).
• Participate in educational and scholarly activities and committees.
• Communicate professionally with physicians, patients and healthcare team.
• Maintain vendor credentialing requirements for client access.

Skills

Clinical support

Medical physics

Radiation oncology

CAMPEP Residency

Education

AA or BS degree

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.

Provides clinical support management, as a subject matter expert in physics, of incoming customer support requests regarding oncology products.

Works at clinical sites to observe medical physics services under the supervision of a qualified medical physicist commensurate with their level of advancement and responsibility as determined by the Sr. Medical Physicist. Implements and abides by Customer Service Standards. Supports and demonstrates Family-Centered Care principles when interacting with customers and with co-workers.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develop personal program of self-study and clinical competency with guidance from the medical physics clinical staff.

Contact with employees and physicians in radiation oncology and the public requiring professionalism, tact, diplomacy, and interventional planning. Patient confidentiality must be maintained at all times.

Clinical duties include, but are not limited to Observation in:

Radiation dosimetry calibrations and measurements.

Linear accelerator quality assurance.

Radiation safety measures.

Radiotherapy treatment planning.

Fabrication and quality assurance of radiotherapy treatment aids such as immobilization devices, custom blocks, custom compensators, bolus, etc.

Low dose rate and high dose rate brachytherapy dosimetry and quality assurance.

Stereotactic radiosurgery dosimetry and quality assurance.

Intensity modulated radiotherapy dosimetry and quality assurance.

Participate in the educational and scholarly activities of the program.

Participate in departmental and institutional committees and councils, especially those related to technical, safety, and patient care activities.

Communicate effectively with physicians, patients, guests and all members of the healthcare team, in a professional manner.

Maintain compliance with all Varian policies and procedures and local cancer center policies.

Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

AA or BS degree

Located or willing to relocate to Lubbock, TX or surrounding area

CAMPEP Residency candidate

Has shadowed a Radiation Oncology department (preferred)

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:

$0 - $0

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.

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