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Siemens Healthineers
Sr. Medical Physicist (Walnut Creek, CA)
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What they do
A Physicist studies the physical properties of the natural world and fundamental principles governing space, time, energy and matter. Conducts scientific research and test theories. Works in specialized areas ranging from the study of atomic and sub-atomic particles to the study of the universe.
$151,368 / year median in California
+11% projected growth
Job Description
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. Our newest medical physicist opening in Walnut Creek, CA is an opportunity to join an established Radiation Oncology program. The team is spread among multiple location and includes 5 medical physicist, 6 radiation oncologists, 4 medical dosimetrist and 1 medical physics assistant. You'll be part of a collegial working environment and supporting advanced treatments, all with the support and benefits only AOS, Siemens Healthineers can offer. The department is equipped with the following:
- RayStation and Precision TPS, Mosaiq R&V, Accuray Cyberknife, Siemens CT, SRS MacpCheck, MiM, RadCalc, Brainlab RT Elements
- Cross coverage with mostly remote support for Elekta linacs, BRAVOS
HDR, SNC
DailyQA, SNC SunCHECK, Mosaiq R&V- Special procedures
SRS, SBRT, PLDRT, HDR
with the majority being cylinders.No TBI 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, Dosimetr.