Medical Physics Assistant (Santa Fe, NM)

Siemens Healthineers

10d•$82,690 - $113,696•Onsite

About The Position

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. Provides clinical support management, as a subject matter expert in physics, of incoming customer support requests regarding oncology products. Works at clinical sites to observe medical physics services under the supervision of a qualified medical physicist commensurate with their level of advancement and responsibility as determined by the Sr. Medical Physicist. Implements and abides by Customer Service Standards. Supports and demonstrates Family-Centered Care principles when interacting with customers and with co-workers.

Requirements

BS degree in Physics or Math program
Located or willing to relocate to Santa Fe, NM or surrounding area
Position must have full access to Siemens Healthineers' client sites to perform the essential functions of this position. Many clients require Siemens Healthineers employees and representatives to meet certain Vendor Credentialing requirements before they will be allowed to have access to their sites. Unless prohibited by law, position must meet all Vendor Credentialing requirements necessary to have full client access and must continue to meet those requirements during the course of employment in this position. These requirements vary by client and may include, but are not limited to: Proof of valid identification (photo, driver's license, SSN) Criminal background checks Drug screens Immunizations (COVID-19, Hep B, MMR, Varicella, Influenza, Tetanus) Annual TB testing Healthcare training.
A successful candidate must be able to work with controlled technology in accordance with US export control law.
It is Siemens Healthineers’ policy to comply fully and completely with all United States export control laws and regulations, including those implemented by the Department of Commerce through the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), by the Department of State through the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), and by the Treasury Department through the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctions regulations.

Nice To Haves

CAMPEP Residency candidate
Has shadowed a Radiation Oncology department (preferred)

Responsibilities

Develop personal program of self-study and clinical competency with guidance from the medical physics clinical staff.
Contact with employees and physicians in radiation oncology and the public requiring professionalism, tact, diplomacy, and interventional planning.
Patient confidentiality must be maintained at all times.
Clinical duties include, but are not limited to Observation in: Radiation dosimetry calibrations and measurements.
Linear accelerator quality assurance.
Radiation safety measures.
Radiotherapy treatment planning.
Fabrication and quality assurance of radiotherapy treatment aids such as immobilization devices, custom blocks, custom compensators, bolus, etc.
Low dose rate and high dose rate brachytherapy dosimetry and quality assurance.
Stereotactic radiosurgery dosimetry and quality assurance.
Intensity modulated radiotherapy dosimetry and quality assurance.
Participate in the educational and scholarly activities of the program.
Participate in departmental and institutional committees and councils, especially those related to technical, safety, and patient care activities.
Communicate effectively with physicians, patients, guests and all members of the healthcare team, in a professional manner.
Maintain compliance with all Varian policies and procedures and local cancer center policies.
Other duties as assigned.