Instructor Clinical Applications - Physicist

Description Varian Medical Systems, Inc., of Palo Alto, California is the world's leading manufacturer of medical technology for treating cancer with radiotherapy and neurological conditions with radiosurgery. The company is also a premier supplier of X- ray tubes and flat-panel digital subsystems for imaging in medical, scientific, and industrial applications. Varian Medical Systems employs over 4,000 people at manufacturing sites in North America, Europe, and China, as well as in sales and support offices around the world. Varian Medical Systems is focused on providing true customer solutions in the areas of radiation oncology for treating cancer, X-ray imaging, non-destructive testing, and cargo screening. These are all advanced applications of X-ray technology-the use of targeted energy to solve human problems.

Conducts clinical training courses for customers and/or employees in the use of complex situations for multiple products. Interacts with customer and functional organizations to develop specifications for content of courses. Works with standard and content team and product marketing to ensure that course material reflects current product features. Instructs participants in both classroom lectures and laboratory sessions. Follows up to determine applicability of course material.


Qualifications

Minimum Required Skills and Knowledge:
Proficient in utilizing business tools such as: E-mail, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Strong computer skills required.

Typical Education and Experience:
Masters degree in medical physics and 5 years of related experience.
Minimum 4 years experience with commissioning and utilization of treatment planning systems. Experience in IGRT required. Linear accelerator commissioning experience required. Formal teaching experience required. Knowledge of Varian Medical Systems Eclipse and imaging system a plus. Must have excellent communication and customer service skills. Diagnostic imaging experience preferred.

VARIAN MEDICAL SYSTEMS is firmly committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity and will administer its Human Resources policies and conduct its employment practices in a manner that treats each employee and applicant for employment on the basis of merit, experience, and other work-related criteria without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, age, marital status, medical, disability (mental or physical), veteran status, or any other protected class under relevant state and federal laws.