Sr. Medical Physicist (Palm Springs, CA)

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About the role

We're seeking a senior medical physicist to join a highly skilled team in beautiful Palm Springs, CA. This is an opportunity to work alongside 3 Radiation Oncologists, 2 physicists, and 2 dosimetrists in a practice committed to delivering advanced, high-quality patient care. The facility is equipped with:

• 2 Varian TrueBeam LINACs
• 1 Novalis LINAC
• Eclipse and ARIA treatment planning systems
• GammaMed plus HDR BrachyVision

Palm Springs offers an exceptional Southern California lifestyle, with more than 300 days of sunshine each year. Enjoy weekend hiking in Joshua Tree National Park, golfing year-round, relaxing at renowned resorts, or exploring nearby destinations such as Los Angeles, San Diego, and the California coast.

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, 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, and standards of practice to meet required regulatory requirements
• Assists in acceptance testing and commissioning of new machines 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 oncologists concerning aspects of patient care and treatment
• Ensures routine verification of department treatment planning system
• Collaborates with information services department to provide 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

Requirements

• Located or willing to relocate to Palm Springs, CA or surrounding area
• M.S. or PhD (preferred) in Medical Physics or a closely related field
• 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. Candidates who are not certified must be eligible for board certification and 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 in a timely manner

About us

We are a team of more than 72,000 highly dedicated Healthineers in over 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 face. Our portfolio is crucial for clinical decision-making and treatment pathways.

Benefits

• 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

Pay

The base pay range for this position is $266,850 - $366,916. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Position must have full access to Siemens Healthineers' client sites to perform the essential functions of this role. Many clients require Siemens Healthineers employees and representatives to meet certain Vendor Credentialing requirements, which may include but are not limited to: proof of valid identification, criminal background checks, drug screens, immunizations, annual TB testing, and healthcare training.