Senior Physicist - Cancer Center

Good Samaritan Society; Sioux Falls, Northern (SD, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 183,000; Part time

Job summary

Sanford Health in Sioux Falls, SD is seeking a Medical/Health Physicist to provide independent consultation on the medical use of radiation. You will oversee radiation usage in diagnostic imaging and radiation oncology to ensure safety, compliance, and accreditation standards across the Sanford system.

You will apply physics expertise to assist physicians and physicists, train staff, and advance imaging and treatment technologies, including evaluating new software and hardware before 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.

Responsibilities

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

Education

Master’s degree in physics, biophysics, medical physics or radiological physics

Job description

Careers With Purpose

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.

Facility: Cancer Center Building

Location: Sioux Falls, SD

Address: 1309 W 17th St, Sioux Falls, SD 57104, USA

Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts

Job Schedule: PRN

Weekly Hours: Varies

Salary Range: $80.50 - $133.00

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

Job Summary

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

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to [e-mail] .

Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Req Number: R-0251913

Job Function: Allied Health

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