Medical Physicist (Myrtle Beach, SC)

Job title: Medical Physicist (Myrtle Beach, SC)

About the Role Join Siemens Healthineers as a Medical Physicist in Myrtle Beach, SC, working within a community cancer center alongside physicians, physicists, dosimetrists, and therapists to deliver advanced, high-quality patient care. The role focuses on dosimetry, QA, treatment planning, safety, and regulatory compliance.

What You'll Do

• Calibration of dose meters (including dosimetric inter-comparisons for QA) and radiation equipment (accelerator MU calibration); beam data acquisition for treatment planning; data preparation for treatment planning systems
• Development/improvement of dose measurement systems and software for dosimetry (spreadsheets and databases)
• Ensure compliance with Federal, State and organizational regulations for radiation safety
• Participate in organizational Performance Improvement activities, policies and procedures to meet regulatory requirements
• Assist in Acceptance testing and commissioning of new machines and re-commissioning after major maintenance
• Perform individual treatment planning, dosimetry calculations, and treatment planning reviews (physics component)
• Provide physics consultation to radiation oncology personnel and physicians
• Ensure routine verification of department treatment planning system; collaborate with information services for software management
• Assist in planning and shielding calculations for new facilities/programs
• Interpret and prepare documentation of regulatory changes for departmental operations
• Provide dosimetry checks following source changes; assist with selection and acquisition of sources for permanent implants
• Collaborate with department director and Physics director on clinical education, training, and competency evaluations for medical physics, dosimetry, and therapy staff

What We're Looking For

• Located or willing to relocate to Myrtle Beach, SC or surrounding area
• M.S. or PhD (preferred) in Medical Physics, or a closely related field, required
• Minimum of 2+ years clinical experience in addition to a CAMPEP accredited residency
• ABR Part-I and (possibly) Part-II Exams preferred
• HDR and SRS program experience preferred
• Computer system administration experience with patient record and verify database applications desirable
• Certification in Radiation Oncology Physics by the ABR or other certifying body (preferred)
• Candidates who are not certified must be eligible for board certification and must achieve this status within 3 years of hire
• Must apply for and maintain relevant State licensing and/or registration as required for working as a medical physicist at the clinical site

Nice to Have

• HDR and SRS program experience preferred
• Computer system administration experience with patient record and verify database applications desirable

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $140,390 - $193,039 per year (USD)
• Benefits include: medical, dental, vision; 401(k) retirement plan; life insurance; long-term and short-term disability; paid parking/public transportation; paid time off; paid sick and safe time