Medical Physicist - Clinical Training & Education - EIMEA - Dubai (UAE)

Medical Physicist - Clinical Training & Education – EIMEA – Dubai (UAE) Apply locations Dubai time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id 2628 Give hope. Give health. Make your mark in the fight against cancer. At Accuray, we make a direct and powerful impact on the lives of cancer patients every day — helping them live longer, better lives. But our commitment to innovation offers a truly unique opportunity: the chance to change the fight against cancer — helping to develop, introduce and support new treatment delivery systems and software that will give new hope and new health to cancer patients and cancer survivors around the world. Accuray develops, manufactures and sells radiotherapy systems for alternative cancer treatments. Our radiation therapy for cancer makes treatment shorter, safer, personalized and more effective, ultimately enabling patients to live longer, better lives.

Job Description

SUMMARY: The primary responsibility of the Clinical Training & Education Team member will be to train and support end users and distributors in EIMEA (Europe, India, Middle East, Africa) on clinical application and physics based in Dubai (UAE). He/she is a well-rounded performer and decision maker in routine aspects of clinical applications and physics quality assurance (QA) procedures as related to the safe and effective use of Accuray systems. This position requires good interaction with a diverse group of customers, the ability to effectively transfer information, a commitment to careful data analysis and patient safety, capacity to make decisions in routine cases, as well as excellent verbal and written communication skills. He/She will work closely with the Sales, Marketing, R&D, and Service department on a variety of cross-functional projects. He/she will act as a subject matter expert and review various training related materials. Significant travel (up to but not limited to 60%) is expected for on-site training and support activities at customer sites. REPORTING TO/DEPARTMENT: Senior Manager, Clinical Training & Education ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Customer Training, Support Duties and Responsibilities

1. Develop a thorough understanding of all radiation beam measurements and other product specific tests necessary to support Accuray systems, as well as the tolerances of those measurements and the potential clinical impact of each parameter.
2. Train customers in the use of Accuray systems including, but not limited to machine QA, absolute dose calibration and applicable alignment and accuracy tests.
3. Leverage the physics knowledge and clinical experiences to support the sales/marketing department to enhance further company advantages, including, but not limited to equipment demonstrations at professional trade shows.
4. Participate in the Remote training and Support activities as required.
5. Respond to customer inquiries and Clinical and Physics issues in a timely and professional fashion, following the procedures and ensuring proper tracking and documentation of support activities.
6. Support the development of training curriculum and the implementation of policies and procedures to ensure efficient and safe operation of the Accuray equipment, as requested.
7. Demonstrate a commitment to keeping up to date with new products, product improvements, software, and procedures relevant to Accuray customers.
8. Ensure customer issues are correctly reported and resolved, understanding and representing the concerns of the customer.
9. Assist with the translation and translation review of manuals and documents.
10. Travel to customer sites for training but also to assist in the resolution of systems and/or patient-specific QA issues.

Safety and Quality

1. Follow required procedures and protocols and revise procedures through correct channels when changes are desired or necessary.
2. Conduct appropriate physics verification activities on hardware and software designs and design changes.
3. Ensure safety and quality considerations and requirements are proactively addressed and implemented to meet regulatory requirements.
4. Address and report in a timely manner all safety and quality issues raised by customers or staff.
5. Support the Accuray Quality System and Health Program by adhering to documented procedures.
6. Radiation safety: as required, perform calibration checks and radiation surveys of Accuray systems.

Accuray Business

1. Demonstrate consistent professionalism in interaction with customers and colleagues.
2. Remain an unwavering advocate for patient safety amidst all company business.
3. Understand and support the political, economic, and market realities of the business and raise any possible concerns about how these may conflict with patient safety.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Master’s degree or equivalent as minimum in engineering or physics required.
2. 3-5 years of prior experience in Radiation Oncology or in a Commercial company as a Medical Physicist.
3. Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to develop positive business relationships internally and externally at all levels.
4. Ability to determine the learning styles of various audiences and follow through with training and feedback solutions.
5. Self-starter, strong organizational skills and Team player, work collaboratively, sharing information and experience to foster team growth.
6. Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.
7. Strong basic computer skills, including but not limited to the use of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Visio) are required.
8. Fluent in English. Arabic Language is a plus.
9. Employees can expect to travel up to but not limited to 60% depending upon the employee location (local or remote) and business needs.

To qualify for this position, candidates must be able to furnish proof that they are authorized to work in the country they are applying on a permanent basis without sponsorship. EEO Statement At Accuray, our commitment to patient-first outcomes drives an inclusive and collaborative work environment where the best ideas rise to the top — and everyone works to push them further. We value diversity in both the professional and personal backgrounds of our employees, as this variety adds rich energy to every team, every project and every work day. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin – including individuals with disabilities and veterans.

About Us

Our Vision and Mission We work passionately to expand the curative power of radiation therapy to improve as many lives as possible. We pursue this by thinking, acting, and executing beyond expectations every day to deliver better, safer radiation therapy solutions and help patients get back to living their lives, faster. Powerful Innovation that Delivers We are committed to designing radiotherapy solutions that can take on the most complex challenges — while making commonly treatable cases even easier. From robotic to helical radiation therapy delivery, we invent unique, market-changing solutions that can meet the full spectrum of patient needs. #J-18808-Ljbffr