Diagnostic Medical Physicist

About the role

One Physics has been certified as a "Great Place to Work" 3 years in a row as well as "Best Workplaces in Healthcare" in 2022, 2023, 2024 by Fortune. Our employees enjoy the support and flexibility of their roles while exhibiting a passion for excellence in all areas of their work. We create a culture where employees feel valued and ensure our communities are receiving the best-in-class treatment they deserve. Our mission is to transform the health and safety of our communities by providing comprehensive medical physics and radiation safety solutions to our clients.

Responsibilities

• Supporting imaging centers and hospital departments (radiology, radiation oncology, cardiology, OR, etc.) by performing evaluations of a wide variety of imaging systems in all modalities to ensure compliance with state regulations, accreditation requirements, and relevant practice standards.
• Evaluating and characterizing image quality to ensure imaging equipment is operating at optimal performance levels, and providing consultation to clients regarding facility design, shielding requirements, assessment of supplemental shielding, patient and occupational radiation exposure, etc.
• Participate in radiation safety and QC meetings.
• Create and deliver training sessions to meet regulatory and academic requirements.
• Perform regulatory QC mock inspections for diagnostic and mammography departments.
• Residency faculty member (including but not limited to track mentor, steering committee member, recruitment team member).

Qualifications

• 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.
• 3+ years 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.

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).