V

Varian

Tech-enabled radiation oncology hardware and software

Medical Physicist

Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeGreen Bay, WI, USA$176.9k - $243.2k

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Master of Science or PhD in Medical Physics or a closely related field is required.
  • Must be located in or willing to relocate to Green Bay, Wisconsin, or the surrounding area.
  • At least five years of clinical experience in addition to a CAMPEP-accredited residency is required.
  • Certification in Radiation Oncology Physics by the American Board of Radiology or another alternative certifying body is required. Candidates who are not certified must be eligible for board certification and achieve certification within three years of hire.
  • Must apply for and maintain relevant state licensing and/or registration required to work as a medical physicist at the clinical site, and do so in a timely manner.
  • Must meet and continue to meet applicable client vendor credentialing requirements, which may include valid identification, criminal background checks, drug screens, immunizations, and healthcare training.
  • Must be able to work with controlled technology in accordance with United States export control law.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with Cancer Care Leadership to ensure the safe, high-quality interpretation, delivery, operation, and monitoring of radiation safety policies, procedures, standards, and equipment for Radiation Oncology Services.
  • Ensure the delivery of high-quality radiation therapy and provide staff education, training, and oversight to minimize radiation exposure.
  • Implement and follow customer service standards and support patient safety and other appropriate safety practices.
  • Support and demonstrate Family-Centered Care principles when interacting with patients, their families, and coworkers.
  • Calibrate dose meters, including dosimetric inter-comparisons for quality assurance, and radiation equipment, including accelerator monitor unit calibration; acquire beam data for treatment planning.
  • Prepare data for treatment planning systems and develop or improve dose measurement systems, protocols, and dosimetry software, including spreadsheets and databases.
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and organizational radiation safety regulations.
  • Participate in developing organizational performance improvement activities, policies and procedures, and standards of practice to meet regulatory requirements.
  • Assist with acceptance testing and commissioning of new machines, and acceptance testing and recommissioning after major maintenance.
  • Perform individual treatment planning, dosimetry calculations, and physics-component treatment planning reviews.
  • Provide physics consultation to radiation oncology personnel and radiation oncologists on patient care and treatment.
  • Ensure routine verification of the department treatment planning system.
  • Collaborate with the information services department and provide software management for the department planning system.
  • Assist with planning and shielding calculations for new radiation facilities and programs.
  • Interpret and prepare summary documentation of regulatory changes for integration into departmental operations.
  • Provide dosimetry checks following source changes.
  • Assist with selecting and acquiring sources for permanent implant techniques.
  • In collaboration with the department director and Physics director, participate in clinical education, training, and competency evaluations for medical physics, dosimetry, and therapy staff.

Desired Qualifications

  • Passing Part II and possibly Part III of the American Board of Radiology examinations is preferred.
  • Experience with High Dose Rate programs and Stereotactic Radiosurgery programs is preferred.
  • Computer system administration experience with patient record and verify database applications is desirable.

About the Company

Varian

Tech-enabled radiation oncology hardware and software

Varian, part of Siemens Healthineers, focuses on oncology by providing integrated radiation oncology solutions that combine software, hardware, patient data, and care teams. Its offerings include treatment-planning software, radiation therapy machines, and data-management systems that work together to enable precise cancer treatments. The company differentiates itself through an integrated platform approach and services like Oncology-as-a-Service (OaaS), which lets healthcare providers adopt advanced radiation oncology with ongoing service support rather than large upfront investments. Varian serves healthcare providers such as hospitals and cancer centers, helping them deliver coordinated care and improve patient outcomes. Its goal is to reduce the fear of cancer by using data and technology to support clinicians in delivering effective treatments.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Palo Alto, CA
Founded
1948

Recently Posted Jobs

Explore more opportunities at Varian

See more jobs