Sr. Medical Physicist (Milwaukee, WI)

Siemens Healthineers; Pocatello (ID); 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

Paid time off

Paid parking/public transportation

Job summary

Siemens Healthineers in Milwaukee, WI, is seeking a Medical Physicist to join the Radiation Oncology team. You will ensure high-quality therapy delivery, uphold safety standards, and mentor staff through education and training.

The role requires a CAMPEP residency and 5+ years of clinical experience; ABR certification eligibility is preferred, with HDR/SRS experience advantageous. Willingness to relocate to Milwaukee area is expected.

Qualifications

• Must hold an M.S. or PhD in Medical Physics (preferred).
• Minimum 5+ years clinical experience in medical physics.
• CAMPEP-accredited residency required.
• ABR certification or eligibility within 3 years of hire.
• HDR and SRS experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Calibrate dose meters and accelerator beams; beam data collection for planning.
• Prepare data for treatment planning systems and dosimetry software.
• Ensure compliance with radiation safety regulations and standards.
• Support performance improvement activities and regulatory requirements.
• Assist in commissioning of new machines and re-commissioning after maintenance.
• Perform treatment planning, dosimetry calculations, and reviews.
• Provide physics consultation to staff and clinicians.
• Collaborate with IT for planning system management.

Skills

Medical physics knowledge

HDR experience

SRS experience

Radiation safety

Education

M.S./PhD in Medical Physics

CAMPEP-accredited residency

Tools

Treatment Planning Systems

Patient data management

Job description

Join us in pioneering breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably.

Our inspiring and caring environment forms a global community that celebrates diversity and individuality. We encourage you to step beyond your comfort zone, offering resources and flexibility to foster your professional and personal growth, all while valuing your unique contributions.

Works at the clinic site

in collaboration with the Cancer Care Leadership to ensure high quality and safe interpretation, delivery, operation, and monitoring of radiation safety policies, procedures, standards, and equipment for Radiation Oncology Services. Responsible for ensuring delivery of high-quality radiation therapy while providing staff with the proper education and training and oversight to minimize radiation exposure. Implements and abides by Customer Service Standards. Supports and implements patient safety and other safety practices as appropriate. Supports and demonstrates Family-Centered Care principles when interacting with patients and their families and with co-workers.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Calibration of dose meters (including dosimetric inter-comparisons for QA) and radiation equipment (accelerator monitor unit calibration) Beam data acquisition for treatment planning

• Preparation of data for treatment planning systems Development/improvement of dose measurement systems and protocols and software for dosimetry purposes (including spreadsheets and databases)

• Ensures compliance with Federal, State and organizational regulations for radiation safety.

• Participates in development of organizational Performance Improvement activities, policies and procedures, standards of practice to meet required regulatory requirements.

• Assists in Acceptance testing and commissioning of new machines and acceptance testing and re-commissioning after major maintenance

• Performs individual treatment planning, dosimetry calculations, and treatment planning reviews (physics component)

• Provides physics consultation to all radiation oncology personnel and radiation oncologist concerning aspects of patient care and treatment

• Ensure routine verification of department treatment planning system.

• Collaborates with information services department, provides software management of department planning system

• Assists in the planning and shielding calculations for new radiation facilities and programs.

• Interprets and prepares documentation summary of regulatory changes for integration into departmental operations

• Provides dosimetry checks following source changes.

• Assists with the selection and acquisition of sources for permanent implant techniques

• In collaboration with department director and Physics director participates in clinical education, training, and competency evaluations for medical physics, Dosimetry, and therapy staff.

Qualifications

• Located or willing to relocate to Milwaukee, WI or surrounding area

• M.S. or PhD (preferred) 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.

Certification Requirements

• Candidates who are not certified have to be eligible for board certification and must achieve this status within 3 years of hire.
• Must apply for and maintain relevant State licensing and/or registration as required for working as a medical physicist at the clinical site and to do so in a timely manner

Who we are

We are a team of more than 72,000 highly dedicated Healthineers in more than 70 countries. As a leader in medical technology, we constantly push the boundaries to create better outcomes and experiences for patients, no matter where they live or what health issues they are facing. Our portfolio is crucial for clinical decision-making and treatment pathways.

How we work

When you join Siemens Healthineers, you become one in a global team of scientists, clinicians, developers, researchers, professionals, and skilled specialists, who believe in each individual’s potential to contribute with diverse ideas. We are from different backgrounds, cultures, religions, political and/or sexual orientations, and work together, to fight the world’s most threatening diseases and enable access to care, united by one purpose: to pioneer breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably.

The base pay range for this position is:

$185,320 - $254,815

Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

If this is a commission eligible position the commission eligibility will be in accordance with the terms of the Company’s plan. Commissions are based on individual performance and/or company performance.

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan. life insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, paid time off, paid sick and safe time.

Position must have full access to Siemens Healthineers’ client sites to perform the essential functions of this position. Many clients require Siemens Healthineers employees and representatives to meet certain Vendor Credentialing requirements before they will be allowed to have access to their sites. Unless prohibited by law, position must meet all Vendor Credentialing requirements necessary to have full client access and must continue to meet those requirements during the course of employment in this position. These requirements vary by client and may include, but are not limited to: Proof of valid identification (photo, driver’s license, SSN) Criminal background checks Drug screens Immunizations (COVID-19, Hep B, MMR, Varicella, Influenza, Tetanus) Annual TB testing Healthcare training.

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