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Varian

Tech-enabled radiation oncology hardware and software

Medical Physicist

Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timePalm Springs, CA, USA$193.7k - $266.4k

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Master's or PhD in Medical Physics or a closely related field is required.
  • At least 3 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 3 years of hire.
  • Applicants 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.
  • The position requires full access to Siemens Healthineers client sites and continued compliance with applicable vendor credentialing requirements, which may include valid identification, criminal background checks, drug screens, immunizations, annual tuberculosis testing, and healthcare training.
  • A successful candidate must be able to work with controlled technology in accordance with United States export control law.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with 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.
  • Ensure delivery of high-quality radiation therapy and provide staff with appropriate education, training, and oversight to minimize radiation exposure.
  • Implement and abide by Customer Service Standards, support patient safety and other safety practices, and demonstrate Family-Centered Care principles when interacting with patients, 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 software for dosimetry purposes, including spreadsheets and databases.
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and organizational regulations for radiation safety.
  • Participate in developing organizational performance-improvement activities, policies, procedures, and standards of practice to meet regulatory requirements.
  • Assist with acceptance testing and commissioning of new machines and with acceptance testing and recommissioning after major maintenance.
  • Perform individual treatment planning, dosimetry calculations, and treatment planning reviews for the physics component.
  • Provide physics consultation to radiation oncology personnel and radiation oncologists concerning patient care and treatment.
  • Ensure routine verification of the department treatment planning system.
  • Collaborate with the information services department and provide software management of the department planning system.
  • Assist with planning and shielding calculations for new radiation facilities and programs.
  • Interpret and prepare summaries 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

  • Candidates who have passed the Part I and possibly Part II American Board of Radiology exams are preferred.
  • Experience with High Dose Rate 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

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