Senior Physicist - Radiation Oncology

Good Samaritan Society; Marshfield (WI); On-site; USD 167,000 - 277,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Work/life balance benefits

Generous time off package

Job summary

Sanford Health in Marshfield, WI, leads a cutting-edge medical physics program within radiation oncology and diagnostic imaging. This onsite role supports physicians, physicists, and staff in the medical use of radiation, ensuring safety, training, and compliance across the Sanford system.

The position requires a master’s degree in physics or radiological physics, plus board certification and several years of QA/QC experience in radiology or nuclear medicine.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in physics, biophysics, medical physics, or radiological physics.
• Three years’ experience in diagnostic radiology or nuclear medicine with QA/QC duties.
• Board certification required.
• For radiology, ABR or Canadian boards are acceptable.
• For radiation oncology, ABR or Canadian boards are acceptable.

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.
• 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.

Skills

Medical physics

Quality assurance

Diagnostic radiology

Radiation oncology

Education

Master's degree in physics or radiological physics

Board certification in Radiology/Medical 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: Marsh Main
Location: Marshfield, WI
Address: 1000 N Oak Ave, Marshfield, WI 54449, USA
Shift: Day
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 40.00
Salary Range: $167,440 - $276,640

Department Details

Join a thriving radiation oncology program offering advanced technologies including HDR brachytherapy and Gamma Knife radiosurgery. Enjoy a collaborative, supportive team environment, and the unique opportunity to practice cutting-edge medical physics in a growing rural healthcare setting.

Job Summary

Provides independent consultation services to physicians, other physicists and staff regarding the medical use of radiation. Onsite position in our Marshfield location

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.

Benefits

Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility,

• health insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• life insurance
• a 401(k) retirement plan
• work/life balance benefits
• a generous time off package

For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits.

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-0263323
Job Function: Allied Health
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