Medical Physicist
Responsibilities
Perform medical physics surveys of all types of radiographic, fluoroscopic, breast imaging, ultrasound, CT, MRI, stereotactic breast biopsy and PET / SPECT / SPECT-CT imaging systems.
Support of ACR Accreditation surveys.
Perform nuclear medicine surveys including gamma cameras, PET, and Quarterly RAM License Support.
Meets the continuing education requirements for mammography, CT, MRI, ultrasound, PET and nuclear medicine.
Complete all reports on time and accurately, which consists of analyzing data, listing observations, and recommending follow-up actions.
Support Radioactive Materials License and all aspects of Radiation Safety.
Travel Requirement :
Driving is required to various locations in Florida and potentially Texas. Travel from the office is from 1 - 5 hours. There will be some overnight stays (average less than 30%).
Master’s degree or higher in health physics, physics, medical physics, biomedical engineering or any equivalent from an accredited college or university.
Highly preferred board certified qualified medical physicists in Florida and Texas.
Experience in any of the following areas of Imaging Physics practice : Health Physics, Radiation Safety Services, Mammography, MRI, CT, Nuclear Medicine (including gamma cameras and licensing), PET, Radiological / Fluoroscopy Surveys, and Ultrasound
Ability to learn new technical procedures quickly in unfamiliar environments and to apply previous knowledge to unknown topics to accomplish appropriate results.
Use technical expertise along with excellent verbal and written communications to lead teammates or clients in accomplishment of equipment surveys and navigation of the changing regulatory landscape.
Extensive experience with computer systems and the use of a laptop to perform daily duties, including cloud-based tools for workflow and file storage.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact with clients daily.
Must be eligible for registration in the state of Florida.
Highly preferred eligible for registration in the state of Texas.
Eligible to serve as RSO for a medical radioactive materials license desired.
Qualified Medical Physicist - Medical Physics
Responsibilities
- Conducting quality assurance surveys for the imaging equipment listed above, including the following tasks : testing of image quality and machine performance, quality control and calibration, and safety surveys.
- Training hospital staff on performance of routine QC techniques, Radiation Safety, HazMat Shipping and Handling, or MRI safety.
- Conduct Radiation Protection Surveys.
- Supports Radiation Safety Committee and Radiation Right as a Radiation Safety Officer or as an invited advisor for consultation on Radiation Safety and imaging safety as requested.
- Provide guidance, within their scope of practice, at radiation safety committee meetings or to hospital staff or physicians regarding radiation exposure and safety.
- Provide guidance for the radiation safety program including membership on applicable committees, such as :
- Patient of Facility Safety Committee, Radiation Safety Committee, Radioactive Drug Research Committee, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Committee, Disaster Committee, Cancer Care Committee, and the Institutional Review Board.
- Consultation with physicians and other medical staff regarding radiation exposure and safety.
- Consultation with the radiologist and radiation oncologist concerning patient dose determinations
- Researching, developing, and evaluating new imaging or analytical techniques
Qualifications
- Graduate degree in medical physics, radiologic physics, physics, or other relevant physical science or engineering discipline from an accredited institution, and, formal coursework in the biological sciences with at least : 1 course in biology or radiation biology, and 1 course in anatomy, physiology, or similar topics related to the practice of medical physics.
- Licensure / Registration (where required)
- 1 to 3 years or more of documented experience in a clinical environment preferred.
Preferred
- Board Eligible / Board Certified or Education / Experience preferred
- Certifications Desired : American Board of Radiology, or American Board of Medical Physics in Diagnostic Radiology or Medical Imaging, or equivalent
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