Medical Physicist Radiation Oncology, MS-BC
Sanford Health
Summary
Provides consultation services to physicians and staff regarding the use of radiation to obtain quality diagnostic images.
Job description
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.
Qualifications
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.
Requirements
- Master's degree in physics, biophysics, medical physics or radiological physics
- Board certified required, or obtain certification within five years of hire
- Two years' experience in diagnostic radiology/nuclear medicine department responsible for equipment testing and quality control/quality assurance preferred
- Acceptable certifications include American Board of Radiology, American Board of Medical Physics, or Canadian College of Physicist in Medicine
Company overview
Sanford Health is one of the largest integrated healthcare delivery systems in the United States, operating as a nonprofit organization headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Founded in 1894, the organization has grown into a comprehensive health system with 44 medical centers, 482 clinics, and more than 200 senior living facilities across 26 states and nine countries. Sanford Health provides a full spectrum of healthcare services including acute care hospitals, specialty clinics, senior care through the Good Samaritan Society, genomic medicine, global clinics, and the Sanford Health Plan insurance program. The system employs over 48,000 healthcare professionals including 1,400 physicians and delivers care through five Centers of Excellence: Cancer, Children's, Heart, Orthopedics/Sports Medicine, and Women's Health. Annually, Sanford Health handles approximately 5.3 million outpatient visits, 84,000 admissions, and 136,000 surgeries. The organization is also actively involved in medical research and education through partnerships with academic institutions, positioning itself as a regional healthcare leader in the Midwest with expanding international presence.