About this role
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.
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Summary
Provides independent consultation services to physicians, other physicists and staff regarding the medical use of radiation.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. 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
Master’s degree in physics, biophysics, medical physics or radiological physics.Three years’ experience working in diagnostic radiology/nuclear medicine department responsible for equipment testing and quality control/quality assurance required.
Board certified required. 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.
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About Sanford Health
Sanford Health is the largest rural health system in the U.S. Our organization is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, we serve more than one million patients and 220,000 health plan members across 250,000 square miles. Our integrated health system has 47 medical centers, 2,800 physicians and advanced practice providers, 170 clinical investigators and research scientists, more than 200 Good Samaritan Society senior care locations, and world clinics in eight countries around the globe. Learn more about our commitment to shaping the future of rural health care at sanfordhealth.org or Sanford Health News.
What you'll do
- The Senior Physicist provides independent consultation services regarding the medical use of radiation and oversees its use in diagnostic imaging and radiation oncology. They ensure safety and compliance with professional accreditations and state and federal requirements.
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