Senior Physicist - Radiation Oncology

Marshfield Clinic Health System; Marshfield (WI); On-site; USD 128,000 - 211,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Generous time off

Job summary

Sanford Health in Marshfield, WI, seeks an experienced medical physicist to provide independent consultation on the medical use of radiation. This onsite role supports physicians, physicists, and staff while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance across the Marshfield campus.

You will oversee radiation use in diagnostic imaging and radiation oncology, mentor staff, and collaborate on HDR brachytherapy and Gamma Knife projects within a growing rural health system.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in physics, biophysics, medical physics, or radiological physics.
• Minimum three years’ experience in diagnostic radiology/nuclear medicine with equipment testing and QA/QC.
• Board certification is required and accepts ABR/Canadian boards as listed.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent consultation to physicians and staff on medical use of radiation.
• Oversee the use of radiation in diagnostic imaging and/or radiation oncology to ensure safety and compliance.
• Train staff and act as a resource for other physicists in radiation in medicine.
• Implement advanced imaging and treatment technologies and research new techniques.

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

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

$92.50 - $152.50

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, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance.
• 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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