Sr. Medical Physicist; Springfield, MO

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.

• 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.

• 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 A  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 (A ) 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).

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

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.

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