Medical Physicist (Palm Springs, CA)

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. Position Summary 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 and 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, providing software management of department planning system. Assists in the planning and shielding calculations for new radiation facilities and programs. Interprets and prepares documentation summarizing 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 Palm Springs, CA or surrounding area. M.S. or Ph.D. (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 ABR Part‑I and (possibly) 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 another accredited 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 and do so in a timely manner. The base pay range for this position is $154,430 – $212,344. Factors that may affect starting pay within this range include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; life insurance; long‑term and short‑term disability insurance; paid parking, public transportation, time off, sick and safe time. Equal 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 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 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, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. #J-18808-Ljbffr Siemens Healthineers