Senior Physicist - Cancer Center

sanford; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 128,000 - 211,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Health seeks a qualified Physicist to oversee radiation use in diagnostic imaging and/or radiation oncology across the Sanford system. The role ensures safety, accreditation compliance, and staff training, applying advanced physics knowledge to support physicians and physicists.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree in physics or related field, with 3+ years in imaging physics, and board certification in relevant boards.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in physics, biophysics, medical physics or radiological physics.
• Three years' experience in diagnostic radiology/nuclear medicine department responsible for equipment testing and quality control/quality assurance.
• Board certified in relevant radiology/medical physics certification boards.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the use of radiation in diagnostic imaging and/or radiation oncology to ensure safety and compliance with accrediting bodies and regulations.
• Utilizes physics knowledge to consult with physicians and staff and to train personnel.
• Designs or uses simulations to model data for clinical decision making and validates new software/hardware before routine use.

Skills

Medical physics

Diagnostic radiology

Radiation oncology

Quality assurance

Education

Master's degree in physics/biophysics/medical physics

Job description

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America's heartland.

Work Shift

8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

Compensation

Salary Range: $92.50 - $152.50

Compensation is based on years of applicable experience in the role.

Union Position

No

Department Details

Summary

Provides independent consultation services to physicians, other physicists and staff regarding the medical use of radiation.

Job Description

Oversees the use of radiation in diagnostic imaging and/or radiation oncology for the Sanford system to ensure safety and compliance with professional accreditations as well as state and federal requirements. Utilizes knowledge of physics and technology as a resource when consulting with physicians and other physicists. Possesses a high level of understanding of radiological fields and provides training to staff. Functions as a resource for other physicists in the use of radiation in medicine.

Implements advanced imaging and/or treatment technologies and clinical services. Researches new treatment techniques, modalities to support strategic planning and solves complex clinical problems. Designs or uses computer simulations to model physical data so that it can be better understood and applied to clinical problems. Direct testing and monitoring of radioactive material and radiation producing machines. Conduct application evaluations for new software and hardware products prior to routine use.

Qualifications

Master's degree in physics, biophysics, medical physics or radiological physics.

Three years' experience working in diagnostic radiology/nuclear medicine department responsible for equipment testing and quality control/quality assurance required.

Board certified required.

For a physicist in diagnostic radiology, acceptable certifications are: the American Board of Radiology in Diagnostic Physics, Diagnostic Medical Physics, or Diagnostic Radiologic Physics, American Board of Medical Physics, Canadian College of Physicist in Medicine or related certification board.

For a physicist in radiation oncology, acceptable certifications are: the American Board of Radiology in Therapeutic Physics, Therapeutic Medical Physics, or Therapeutic Radiologic Physics, American Board of Medical Physics, Canadian College of Physicist in Medicine or related certification board.

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