Board-Certified Diagnostic Medical Physicist

West Physics; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Licensing assistance

Relocation assistance

Company-paid training & certifications

8 paid holidays

401(k) with company matching

Job summary

West Physics has an immediate opening for a Board-Certified Diagnostic Medical Physicist based near Fort Myers, FL. The role requires a solid clinical background in medical physics, strong leadership and communication, and the ability to work independently or on project teams.

Travel for assignments may be required. The successful candidate will join a nationwide team of over 130 physicists and contribute to QA, accreditation, and consulting services across MRI, CT, X-ray, mammography, and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Medical Physics or a physics-related discipline (Health Physics, Nuclear Engineering, etc.).
• At least 3 years of documented experience in diagnostic imaging/clinical environment.
• Board certification in ABR Diagnostic Physics or Radiological Physics, ABMP Medical Health Physics, or CCPM Licensure (or Part II passing candidates).
• MQSA approved (highly preferred).
• Strong leadership, communication, and management skills; excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical physics QA, testing, and consulting for MRI, CT, X-ray, mammography, fluoroscopy, ultrasound, and some nuclear medicine.
• Deliver accreditation services and data review for MRI, CT, NM/PET, US, and mammography.
• Perform dosimetry reviews, dose estimates, and ALARA reviews; conduct shielding design and verification.
• Assist with diagnostic radiology equipment testing and participate in RSNA activities as needed.
• Travel up to 5 days per month for consulting assignments.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Management

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Master's in Medical Physics

Physics-related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

macOS familiarity

Job description

Board-Certified Diagnostic Medical Physicist at West Physics

About the Job:

Position Title: Board-Certified Diagnostic Medical Physicist

Location: Fort Myers, Florida

• Flexible to accommodate alternative city locations within a 50-mile radius of Fort Myers, FL

Hours: Full-time / full benefits

Salary: Based on training and experience

www.westphysics.com

Description of position:

West Physics has an immediate opening for a Board-Certified Diagnostic Medical Physicist based in the Fort Myers, FL area. This position requires a solid clinical background in medical/health physics, a strong interest and aptitude for learning, and a can-do attitude with an excellent work ethic. The successful candidate should possess strong leadership, communication, and management skills. This position will best suit someone with excellent interpersonal skills, outstanding written and verbal communication skills, the ability to work independently and as part of a project team, and strong technical proficiency. The ability to exercise high responsibility and autonomy (once trained) is integral to this position. This position may require travel, typically up to 5 days per month, depending on the number and location of specific consulting assignments. This position offers substantial opportunities for professional, educational, and financial growth and development; as such, the candidate must be seeking long-term employment.

West Physics has been recognized by the Inc. 5000 12 times as one of the fastest-growing companies. As a result of this growth, we are seeking a dynamic candidate to join our technical team of over 130+ physicists across the United States and collaborate with them!

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide medical physics quality assurance, testing, and consulting services as needed to fulfill its mission. These testing activities will involve MRI, CT, X-ray, mammography, fluoroscopy, and ultrasound. In addition, some nuclear medicine consulting and licensing activities will be performed
• Provide ACR MRI, CT, NM/PET, US, and mammography accreditation services and data review to customers.
• Occasionally participate in RSNA activities
• Perform dosimetry review, worker and patient dose estimates, fetal dose estimates, and conduct dose investigations and ALARA reviews
• Perform shielding designs and conduct shielding verification/integrity testing
• Assist medical physicists and senior medical physicists with diagnostic radiology equipment testing
• Other related duties as needed.

Prerequisites:

• Master's (M.S.) degree in Medical Physics or a physics-related discipline. (Health Physics, Nuclear Engineering, etc.)
• Board certified by one of the following:
• American Board of Radiology (ABR) in Diagnostic Physics or Radiological Physics
• American Board of Medical Physics (ABMP) in Medical Health Physics
• Canadian College of Physicists in Medicine (CCPM) Licensure
• Candidates who have passed Part II of the ABR Diagnostic Medical Physics or ABMP exam are also encouraged to apply.
• Solid foundation in radiation physics, radiation biology, electronics, and other areas relevant to equipment quality assurance testing.
• At least 3 years of documented experience in the diagnostic imaging/clinical environment.
• Must meet current ACR requirements for the performance of accreditation-related testing of MRI and CT units.
• MQSA approved (highly preferred)
• High-level interpersonal skills, the ability to make presentations to large groups, and the capability to work independently and exhibit intellectual flexibility.
• Effective written and oral communication skills, including professional, courteous, and convincing or persuasive in discussions with clients, regulators, and colleagues.
• Strong technical proficiency, the ability to manage multiple complex assignments concurrently and to completion, strong attention to detail, and the ability to deliver exceptional client service.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• A working knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and excellent general computer skills. Familiarity with Apple computers (i.e., macOS) and applications is a plus
• Candidate must be willing and open to be trained on new opportunities and activities to enhance their technical skill set.
• Applicant must have a valid U.S. Driver's License
• Applicant must be authorized to work in the U.S.

State of Florida Requirements for Diagnostic QC Testing:

• Candidates who do not currently hold an approved Florida state license to perform diagnostic QA testing are still strongly encouraged to apply, as West Physics will manage licensing efforts for the selected candidate.
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Short-Term Disability insurance
• Generous vacation/sick time policy
• 8 paid holidays
• 401(k) with company matching
• Flexible Spending Account – Medical and Dependent Care
• Relocation Assistance
• Continuing Education: Company-paid educational training & certifications
• Generous meal per diem, travel reimbursements & hotel accommodations for qualifying work travel
• Customer Service Bonus

About West Physics:

West Physics is a nationwide provider of medical and health physics services. “WP” takes pride in offering the highest level of expertise, flexibility, and commitment to thousands of customers in 50 U.S. States, federal territories, the Caribbean, Latin America, and the Middle East. WP is headquartered in Atlanta, GA, and with the addition of numerous field office locations across the U.S., we can ensure a high level of customer service to our domestic and international clientele. Among our clientele are many major medical centers, equipment manufacturers, and accreditation bodies. We specialize in providing expert radiation safety, consulting, and testing services and addressing complex technical and regulatory problems for clients around the world. WP maintains the very finest test equipment and computational and administrative resources to serve and support our technical staff.

West Physics has been recognized by Inc. 5,000 a total of 12 times as one of the fastest-growing companies in the United States. West Physics is committed to the highest ethical standards in everything we do. We believe strongly that our customers are entitled to fair treatment and absolute honesty in every transaction. Therefore, we are proud members of the U.S. Better Business Bureau and have earned its highest possible rating (A+).

West Physics Mission Statement

“To be the pre-eminent provider of medical and health physics services by delivering outstanding, relentlessly improving customer service and technical expertise, and in so doing, to improve the happiness of our customers and the quality of medical diagnosis and radiation safety for as many human beings as possible”.

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