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Senior Physicist - Radiation Oncology - Sioux Falls
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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.
$157,516 / year median in South Dakota
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America's heartland.
Work Shift:
8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America)Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40Compensation:
Salary Range:
$92.50 - $152.50Union Position:
No Department Details New sign-on bonus and relocation assistance available for qualified applicants. Compensation is based on years of applicable experience in the role. Summary Sanford Health is seeking a Physicist in the Radiation Oncology Department at the Sanford Cancer Center in Sioux Falls, SD. Job Description What you will do: The employee will share duties with two Physicists and the Director of Radiation Oncology. The department has four radiation oncologists and four dosimetrists. This position will be involved in all aspects of modern image-guided external beam photon therapy and HDR brachytherapy. HDR experience and AMP status on a RAM license is preferred. Prior Aria/Eclipse experience is preferred. Support is also provided to a satellite Sanford Health clinic in Worthington, MN.Equipment:
Equipment consists of a TrueBeam STX, standard Truebeam, and a TomoTherapy Hi-Art. The TomoTherapy machine will be replaced by a Truebeam next year. Department software includes Aria/Eclipse 16.1 in a Citrix environment with all new FAS/GPU's, RapidArc, RapidPlan and MCO. Portal Dosimetry is used for routine IMRT QA. RadCalc, Velocity, and Radformation products (AutoContour, Clearcheck and EZFluence) are used. A GE Optima CT scanner is used for simulations. A Varian GammaMed Plus iX HDR unit is used to support the GYN brachytherapy practice. QA equipment is primarily Sun Nuclear with SunCHECK software. Equipment consists of 3DS and 1DS tanks, IC Profiler, DQA3, ArcCheck, and SRS MapCheck. Equipment for the Worthington site includes a Truebeam and Canon Aquilion CT scanner. The department software exists in the same environment as the Sioux Falls clinic.Qualifications:
Master's or PhD degree in physics, biophysics, medical physics or radiological physics. Certification in radiation oncology physics is preferred; however, consideration will be given to new grads and non-certified physicists who are board eligible.Acceptable certifications are:
the American Board of Radiology in Therapeutic Physics, Therapeutic Medical Physics, or Therapeutic Radiologic Physics, American Board of Medical Physics, Canadian College of Physicist in Medicine or related certification board. Must obtain certification within 5 years of date of hire. We are looking for employees who want toGROW THE GOOD
with us. It takes all of us to make a difference! Qualifications Master's degree in physics, biophysics, medical physics or radiological physics. Three years' experience working in diagnostic radiology/nuclear medicine department responsible for equipment testing and quality control/quality assurance required. Board certified required. For a physicist in diagnostic radiology, acceptable certifications are: the American Board of Radiology in Diagnostic Physics, Diagnostic Medical Physics, or Diagnostic Radiologic Physics, American Board of Medical Physics, Canadian College of Physicist in Medicine or related certification board. For a physicist in radiation oncology, acceptable certifications are: the American Board of Radiology in Therapeutic Physics, Therapeutic Medical Physics, or Therapeutic Radiologic Physics, American Board of Medical Physics, Canadian College of Physicist in Medicine or related certification board. Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org.Benefits
- Bonuses/Stipends
- Dental Insurance
- Relocation Assistance