Physicist
About The Position
Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We’re proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint. Work Shift: Day (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Salary Range: 75.00 - 124.00 Union Position: No Department Details Summary Provides consultation services to physicians and staff regarding the use of radiation to obtain quality diagnostic images. Job Description Oversees the use of radiation in diagnostic imaging and/or radiation oncology for the Sanford system to ensure safety and compliance with professional accreditations as well as state and federal requirements. Helps install printers, computers, and other technology related to the clinic (i.e., CT, simulation, setups, fabricate materials). Utilizes knowledge of physics and technology as a resource when consulting with physicians. Possesses an understanding of radiological fields. The department consists of one radiation oncologist, one remote dosimetrist, and 4 radiation therapists. Equipment utilized: TrueBeam linear accelerator, Aria, Eclipse, MIM, SNC QA equipment, and Philips CT sim. The organization has 5 other physicists in system that cross cover for vacations or as needed. Remote coverage of other centers may be required as needed to assist when special procedures or other onsite physics needs are scheduled. This department does have special procedures such as Gamma Knife, Elekta microselectron HDR, and LDR prostate.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in physics, biophysics, medical physics or radiological physics.
- Two years’ experience working in diagnostic radiology/nuclear medicine department responsible for equipment testing and quality control/quality assurance preferred.
- Board certified required. If not certified, the new hire has five years from time of hire to become certified.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Two years’ experience working in diagnostic radiology/nuclear medicine department responsible for equipment testing and quality control/quality assurance preferred.
Responsibilities
- Oversees the use of radiation in diagnostic imaging and/or radiation oncology for the Sanford system to ensure safety and compliance with professional accreditations as well as state and federal requirements.
- Helps install printers, computers, and other technology related to the clinic (i.e., CT, simulation, setups, fabricate materials).
- Utilizes knowledge of physics and technology as a resource when consulting with physicians.
- Remote coverage of other centers may be required as needed to assist when special procedures or other onsite physics needs are scheduled.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
