Diagnostic Medical Physicist

About the role

The Diagnostic Medical Physicist will support imaging centers and hospital departments by performing evaluations of a wide variety of imaging systems to ensure compliance with state regulations, accreditation requirements, and relevant practice standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine audits of compliance records related to the equipment registration, regulations, and Radiation Protection Programs.
• Annual performance evaluations of radiologic imaging systems (fluoroscopy, radiography, mammography, and CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) systems, ultrasound, nuclear medicine cameras, etc.
• Oversee and review technologist quality control programs.
• Attend scheduled hospital Radiation Safety Committee (RSC) and Radiation Protocol Committee (RPC) meetings.
• Consult and/or direct staff in response to occupational and/or patient over-exposures.
• Advise, support, and consult with technologists, radiologists, and Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) regarding clinical protocol management, dose assessment, and review of Radiation Protection Program Elements.
• Supplement hospital training program in providing or reviewing radiation safety, and magnet safety training programs provided to ancillary staff and technologists.
• Review occupational dosimetry reports for radiation workers, and consult as needed when ALARA levels are exceeded, or when there is concern about occupational exposure.
• Evaluate integrity and adequacy of installed supplemental shielding.
• Provide design, consultation, and assessment of shielding requirements.
• Perform assessments of public exposure in areas surrounding x-ray rooms.
• Provide additional duties, as needed.

Requirements

• A board certification by the American Board of Radiology in Diagnostic Medical Physics, or board eligibility as demonstrated by graduation from a CAMPEP accredited residency in diagnostic physics.
• Clinical experience in diagnostic imaging that includes general radiation safety, development and review of Operating, Safety, and Emergency Procedures, and knowledge of clinical protocols.
• Technical experience and understanding of state regulations, and ACR and TJC criteria, process, and compliance.
• Familiarity with applicable regulatory guides, and regulations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A willingness to go “above and beyond” for clients and fellow colleagues.
• Demonstrate initiative, organization, and ownership of daily tasks and projects.
• Ability to problem solve by seeking, developing, and implementing viable solutions.

Physical Requirements

A consulting physicist’s job can be physically demanding at times. A typical day may require the physicist to remain in a stationary position for an extended period of time wearing a lead apron, lift various pieces of test equipment, move mobile diagnostic medical equipment between rooms at a facility and drive between client facilities. Drive times may exceed 60 minutes to, from and in between client facilities. The physicist must have the ability to lift 50 lb test equipment cases to a height of 3-4 feet, load and unload the cases from a vehicle and transport the equipment into and around the client facility. The physicist is expected to communicate with colleagues and clients on a frequent basis. The physicist will operate a computer and other electronic equipment daily. Requires ability to use and move equipment. Occasional evening or weekend work.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• PTO plan with paid company holidays.
• Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription).
• 401(k) Plan with company match after 1 year of employment.
• Group Life & Voluntary Life Insurance.
• Short Term & Long Term Disability.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Health Spending Account (HSA).