Siemens Healthineers
Sr. Medical Physicist (Springfield, MO)
Siemens Healthineers, Saint Louis, Missouri, United States, 63146
Overview
Sr. Medical Physicist (Springfield, MO)
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Siemens Healthineers . This position 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 delivering 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 demonstrates Family-Centered Care principles when interacting with patients, families, and co-workers. Responsibilities
Calibrate dose meters and perform dosimetric inter-comparisons for QA, and calibrate accelerator monitor units; beam data acquisition for treatment planning. Prepare data for treatment planning systems. Develop/improve dose measurement systems and protocols and software for dosimetry purposes (including spreadsheets and databases). Ensure compliance with Federal, State and organizational regulations for radiation safety. Participate in development of organizational performance improvement activities, policies and procedures, standards of practice to meet required regulatory requirements. Assist in acceptance testing and commissioning of new machines and re-commissioning after major maintenance. Perform individual treatment planning, dosimetry calculations, and treatment planning reviews (physics component). Provide 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. Collaborate with information services department; provide software management of department planning system. Assist in the planning and shielding calculations for new radiation facilities and programs. Interpret and prepare documentation summary of regulatory changes for integration into departmental operations. Provide dosimetry checks following source changes. Assist with the selection and acquisition of sources for permanent implant techniques. In collaboration with the department director and Physics director, participate in clinical education, training, and competency evaluations for medical physics, dosimetry, and therapy staff. Qualifications
Will require relocation to Springfield, MO or surrounding area. M.S. or PhD in Medical Physics or a closely related field; required (PhD preferred). Minimum of 3+ years clinical experience in addition to a CAMPEP-accredited residency. Candidates who have passed ABR Part-I (and Part-II) 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 certifying body (preferred). Candidates who are not certified must 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; must meet vendor credentialing requirements to have full client access (these requirements vary by client). Salary and Benefits
The annual base pay for this position is Min $155,400 – Max $233,100. Factors that may affect starting pay include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. 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 Vendor credentialing and access
Position requires full access to Siemens Healthineers' client sites and compliance with vendor credentialing requirements. These requirements vary by client and may include: proof of valid identification, criminal background checks, immunizations, and other screenings as applicable. Equal Employment Opportunity and Compliance
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: Siemens Healthineers is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender status, or protected veteran or military status, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law. EEO is the Law: Applicants and employees are protected under Federal law from discrimination. Reasonable Accommodations: Siemens Healthineers is committed to equal employment opportunity. As part of this commitment, reasonable accommodations are provided for persons with disabilities during the job application and selection process. If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing a job application, interviewing, or pre-employment testing, please contact our HR team. California Privacy Notice: California residents have the right to receive additional notices about their personal information. To learn more, click here. Export Control: A successful candidate must be able to work with controlled technology in accordance with US export control law. Data Privacy: We care about your data privacy and comply with GDPR and other data protection laws. We encourage you to create a profile in our talent community to upload your resume. Beware of Job Scams: Please beware of potentially fraudulent job postings or suspicious recruiting activity. To all recruitment agencies: Siemens Healthineers does not accept agency resumes. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Health Care Provider Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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Sr. Medical Physicist (Springfield, MO)
role at
Siemens Healthineers . This position 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 delivering 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 demonstrates Family-Centered Care principles when interacting with patients, families, and co-workers. Responsibilities
Calibrate dose meters and perform dosimetric inter-comparisons for QA, and calibrate accelerator monitor units; beam data acquisition for treatment planning. Prepare data for treatment planning systems. Develop/improve dose measurement systems and protocols and software for dosimetry purposes (including spreadsheets and databases). Ensure compliance with Federal, State and organizational regulations for radiation safety. Participate in development of organizational performance improvement activities, policies and procedures, standards of practice to meet required regulatory requirements. Assist in acceptance testing and commissioning of new machines and re-commissioning after major maintenance. Perform individual treatment planning, dosimetry calculations, and treatment planning reviews (physics component). Provide 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. Collaborate with information services department; provide software management of department planning system. Assist in the planning and shielding calculations for new radiation facilities and programs. Interpret and prepare documentation summary of regulatory changes for integration into departmental operations. Provide dosimetry checks following source changes. Assist with the selection and acquisition of sources for permanent implant techniques. In collaboration with the department director and Physics director, participate in clinical education, training, and competency evaluations for medical physics, dosimetry, and therapy staff. Qualifications
Will require relocation to Springfield, MO or surrounding area. M.S. or PhD in Medical Physics or a closely related field; required (PhD preferred). Minimum of 3+ years clinical experience in addition to a CAMPEP-accredited residency. Candidates who have passed ABR Part-I (and Part-II) 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 certifying body (preferred). Candidates who are not certified must 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; must meet vendor credentialing requirements to have full client access (these requirements vary by client). Salary and Benefits
The annual base pay for this position is Min $155,400 – Max $233,100. Factors that may affect starting pay include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. 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 Vendor credentialing and access
Position requires full access to Siemens Healthineers' client sites and compliance with vendor credentialing requirements. These requirements vary by client and may include: proof of valid identification, criminal background checks, immunizations, and other screenings as applicable. Equal Employment Opportunity and Compliance
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: Siemens Healthineers is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender status, or protected veteran or military status, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law. EEO is the Law: Applicants and employees are protected under Federal law from discrimination. Reasonable Accommodations: Siemens Healthineers is committed to equal employment opportunity. As part of this commitment, reasonable accommodations are provided for persons with disabilities during the job application and selection process. If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing a job application, interviewing, or pre-employment testing, please contact our HR team. California Privacy Notice: California residents have the right to receive additional notices about their personal information. To learn more, click here. Export Control: A successful candidate must be able to work with controlled technology in accordance with US export control law. Data Privacy: We care about your data privacy and comply with GDPR and other data protection laws. We encourage you to create a profile in our talent community to upload your resume. Beware of Job Scams: Please beware of potentially fraudulent job postings or suspicious recruiting activity. To all recruitment agencies: Siemens Healthineers does not accept agency resumes. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Health Care Provider Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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