Senior Medical Physicist: Radiation Oncology QA & Therapy

Siemens Healthineers; Traverse City (MI); On-site; USD 185,000 - 255,000; 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 in Milwaukee, WI is seeking an experienced Medical Physicist to join the Radiation Oncology team. You will ensure high quality radiation therapy, perform dosimetry planning, QA, and provide education to staff while upholding safety standards. A M.S.

or PhD in Medical Physics with a CAMPEP-accredited residency and 5+ years of clinical experience is required. ABR Part I (and II) exams are preferred, and candidates must obtain state licensing or registration within three years

Qualifications

• Located or willing to relocate to Milwaukee, WI or surrounding area.
• M.S. or PhD in Medical Physics, or a closely related field, required.
• Minimum of 5+ 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 not certified must become eligible for board certification and achieve this within 3 years of hire
• Must apply for and maintain relevant State licensing/registration for clinical site

Responsibilities

• Calibration of dose meters and radiation equipment; beam data acquisition for treatment planning.
• Preparation of data for treatment planning systems; development of dosimetry software and protocols.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and organizational radiation safety regulations.
• Participate in Performance Improvement activities and regulatory standards.
• Assist in acceptance testing and commissioning of new machines; re-commissioning after major maintenance.
• Perform treatment planning, dosimetry calculations, and physics consultations.
• Verify department treatment planning system and collaborate with IS on planning software.
• Assist with shielding calculations for new facilities and programs.
• Prepare documentation on regulatory changes for departmental integration.
• Provide dosimetry checks after source changes and support source acquisitions.
• In collaboration with leadership, participate in clinical education, training, and competency evaluations for medical physics and therapy staff.

Skills

Medical Physics

CAMPEP Residency

ABR Certification

HDR/SRS experience

Regulatory Compliance

Dosimetry Software

Planning Systems

Education

M.S./PhD in Medical Physics

CAMPEP-accredited residency

Tools

Treatment planning systems

Dosimetry software

Patient record databases

Job description

Siemens Healthineers in Milwaukee, WI is seeking an experienced Medical Physicist to join the Radiation Oncology team. You will ensure high quality radiation therapy, perform dosimetry planning, QA, and provide education to staff while upholding safety standards. A M.S.

or PhD in Medical Physics with a CAMPEP-accredited residency and 5+ years of clinical experience is required. ABR Part I (and II) exams are preferred, and candidates must obtain state licensing or registration within three years