Senior Medical Physicist

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 Ensures 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 Located or willing to relocate to Palm Springs, CA or surrounding area required 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 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 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 must do so in a timely manner Pay and Benefits Base pay range: $266,850 - $366,916. Benefits include: 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 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, 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Siemens Healthineers