Medical Physics Assistant (Prescott, AZ)

Siemens Healthineers AG; Prescott (AZ); On-site; USD 87,000 - 120,000; 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 and safe time

Job summary

Siemens Healthineers AG in Prescott, AZ seeks a Medical Physicist-in-training to observe and assist in radiation oncology services under a qualified medical physicist. You will support patient safety, dosimetry, QA, and radiotherapy planning while gaining clinical competency. AA or BS degree required; CAMPEP Residency candidate preferred.

Located or willing to relocate to Prescott, AZ or surrounding area. Position offers access to Siemens Healthineers' resources and a collaborative hospital

Qualifications

• AA or BS degree is required.
• CAMPEP Residency candidate is preferred.
• Located or willing to relocate to Prescott, AZ or surrounding area.

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 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.

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. 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 Prescott, AZ 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.

OUR CULTURE

We are a team of 72,000 highly dedicated employees across more than 70 countries passionately pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in healthcare to help improve people’s lives around the world. As a leader in the industry, we aspire to create better outcomes and experiences for patients no matter where they live or what health issues they are facing. Our portfolio, spanning from in‑vitro and in‑vivo diagnostics to image‑guided therapy and innovative cancer care, is crucial for clinical decision‑making and treatment pathways. We embrace a culture of inclusivity in which the power and potential of every individual can be unleashed. We spark ideas that lead to positive impact and continued success.

BASE PAY RANGE

The base pay range for this position is: $87,040 - $119,680. 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. 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.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

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EXPORT CONTROL

Export Control: "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."

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