Medical Physicist (Newburgh, IN)
Company: Varian Medical Systems, Inc.
Location: Palo Alto
Posted on: September 19, 2024
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Job Description:
Together, we can beat cancer.At Varian, a Siemens Healthineers
Company, we bring together the world's best talent to realize our
vision of a world without fear of cancer. Together, we work
passionately to develop and deliver easy-to-use, efficient oncology
solutions.We are part of an incredible community of scientists,
clinicians, developers, researchers, professionals, and skilled
specialists pushing the boundaries of what's possible, to improve
people's lives around the world. We embrace a culture of
inclusivity in which the power and potential of every individual
can be unleashed. We spark ideas that lead to positive impact and
continued success.If you want to be part of this important mission,
we want to hear from you.CTSI EmployeesWorks 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:- Willing to relocate to Newburgh, IN or
surrounding area - M.S. or PhD (preferred) in Medical Physics, or a
closely related field, required.- Minimum of 3+ 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
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 #LI-OS1Position must have full access to Varian
client sites to perform the essential functions of this position.
Many clients require Varian 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 trainingFighting cancer calls for big ideas.We
envision a world without fear of cancer. Achieving this vision
takes dedication and commitment from all of us, every single day.
That's why we celebrate and value the distinctly beautiful and
intersectional identities of each of our employees. We are a mirror
of our patient-base, which allows us to innovate. Big ideas come
from everywhere, and the best ideas are fostered by our unique
individual experiences. At Varian, we encourage you to bring your
whole self to work and believe your bold and authentic perspective
will help to power more victories over cancer.#TogetherWeFightEqual
Employment Opportunity StatementVarian is an Equal Opportunity and
Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to their 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, sex
stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or
military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service,
and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.EEO
is the LawApplicants and employees are protected under Federal law
from discrimination. To learn more, .Pay Transparency
Non-Discrimination ProvisionVarian follows Executive Order 11246,
including the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision. To
learn more,.The base pay range for this position isMin $143,800 -
Max $259,000The pay wage range shown is based on the job posting's
primary location. Actual compensation packages are based on a wide
array of factors, including but not limited to skill set,
experience, certifications, and location.
Keywords: Varian Medical Systems, Inc., Palo Alto , Medical Physicist (Newburgh, IN), Healthcare , Palo Alto, California
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