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Facility: Cancer Center Building Location: Sioux Falls, SD Address: 1309 W 17th St, Sioux Falls, SD 57104, USA Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts Job Schedule: PRN Weekly Hours: Varies Salary Range: $80.50 - $133.00
Pay Info Compensation is based on years of applicable experience in the role.
Job Summary Provides independent consultation services to physicians, other physicists, and staff regarding the medical use of radiation. 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. Utilizes knowledge of physics and technology as a resource when consulting with physicians and other physicists. Possesses a high level of understanding of radiological fields and provides training to staff. Functions as a resource for other physicists in the use of radiation in medicine.
Implements advanced imaging and/or treatment technologies and clinical services. Researches new treatment techniques, modalities to support strategic planning, and solves complex clinical problems. Designs or uses computer simulations to model physical data so that it can be better understood and applied to clinical problems. Direct testing and monitoring of radioactive material and radiation producing machines. Conduct application evaluations for new software and hardware products prior to routine use.
Qualifications
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.
Benefits Sanford Health offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401k retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance.
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Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer. M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talents@sanfordhealth.org.
Sanford Health has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.
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