Health 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 exhibit a passion for excellence in all areas of their work and feel valued in our culture.

Responsibilities

• Perform performance evaluations, acceptance testing, and annual surveys on diagnostic x-ray equipment, including radiographic, fluoroscopic (ex. c-arm), and dental units under the supervision of a qualified medical physicist.
• Audit and inspect radiation safety programs to ensure compliance with NRC, New York Department of Health (Bureau of Radiation Control), and institutional regulations.
• Support the development, implementation, and review of Radiation Protection Programs and related procedures for medical clients.
• Assist with monitoring, analyzing, and interpreting occupational radiation dosimetry data; help prepare consultation reports and corrective action recommendations for exposures exceeding ALARA thresholds.
• Support incident response activities involving potential or actual radiological exposure, contamination, or loss of radioactive material.
• Perform area surveys, contamination checks, and exposure assessments for controlled and unrestricted areas.
• Support clients and regulatory bodies on registration of radiation-producing devices and routine compliance documentation.
• Provide on-site technical support during inspections by federal or state regulators and assist clients in preparing for and responding to audits.
• Support the delivery of training and educational sessions on radiation safety, ALARA principles, emergency response, and regulatory compliance to radiation workers and ancillary staff.
• Maintain records, prepare draft reports, and assist in generating documentation required by regulatory authorities and accrediting bodies (ACR, IAC, TJC, FL DOH).
• Calibrate, maintain, and inventory test equipment, ensuring instruments are within calibration and ready for field deployment.
• Additional duties, as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in physics, medical physics, health physics, radiologic science, biomedical engineering, or a related field; equivalent technical training and field experience may be considered.
• Prior experience as a medical physicist assistant, radiologic technologist, or QC technologist in a diagnostic imaging or radiation oncology environment preferred.
• Working knowledge of diagnostic x-ray and fluoroscopic equipment performance testing and image quality evaluation.
• Familiarity with NRC and New York state regulations, NUREG guidance, and applicable ANSI, NCRP, AAPM, and ACR standards.
• Willingness and ability to pursue continuing education and progression toward CHP, ABSM certification or related credentials, with mentorship from senior medical physicists.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to convey technical concepts to a variety of audiences.
• Demonstrated initiative, professionalism, and organizational ability in managing projects and meeting deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to adapt solutions to client-specific challenges.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel between client sites throughout New York.
• Commitment to safety, compliance, and excellence in service.

Physical Requirements

A typical day may require remaining in a stationary position for an extended period of time wearing a lead apron, lifting various pieces of test equipment, moving mobile diagnostic medical equipment between rooms at a facility, and driving between client facilities. Drive times may exceed 60 minutes to, from, and in between client facilities. The candidate is expected to communicate with colleagues and clients on a frequent basis. The candidate will operate a computer and other electronic equipment daily. Requires ability to use and move equipment. Infrequent evening or weekend work.