Diagnostic Medical Physicist (remote in Illinois)

Fluke Corporation; Illinois; Remote; USD 100,000 - 187,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Diagnostic Medical Physicist to provide essential medical physics services across hospitals in Illinois. This role demands a motivated individual with excellent communication skills to interact effectively with healthcare professionals. Responsibilities include conducting surveys on diverse medical imaging equipment, ensuring compliance with radiation safety standards, and maintaining accurate reporting. The position offers a competitive salary range and requires travel within Illinois and Iowa, making it a dynamic opportunity for professionals looking to make a significant impact in the medical field.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in medical physics or equivalent required.
• Board certification or eligibility in diagnostic medical physics is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform medical physics surveys of various imaging equipment.
• Provide support for radioactive materials licenses and audits.
• Complete accurate reports and meet continuing education requirements.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Radiation Physics

Radiation Biology

Electronics

Education

Master’s degree in Medical Physics

Equivalent degree in Health Physics or Biomedical Engineering

Tools

Medical Imaging Equipment

Radiation Protection Programs

Job description

Landauer Medical Physics has an immediate opening for a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Diagnostic Medical Physicist based in Illinois. This person will provide medical physics services including radiation safety related services to various hospitals in the region. The individual should be motivated, quick to learn, and an excellent teammate. The position requires excellent verbal and written communication to interact with health care professionals daily.

The salary range for this position is 100,700-186,900 USD

Responsibilities:

• Perform medical physics surveys of all types of medical imaging equipment, including radiographic, fluoroscopic, breast imaging, ultrasound, CT, MRI, stereotactic breast biopsy, and nuclear medicine/PET systems.
• Provide radioactive materials license support and perform quarterly audits of radiation protection programs.
• Meet the continuing education requirements for mammography, CT, MRI, ultrasound, and nuclear medicine/PET.
• Complete all reports on time with accuracy, which consists of analyzing data, listing observations, and recommending follow-up actions.

Travel Requirements:

Travel by car or plane to various client locations is required within Illinois and Iowa. Travel times from home can vary to customer locations. Some overnight stays will be necessary, averaging less than 30% of the time.

Qualifications:

• Education: Master’s degree or equivalent or higher in medical physics, health physics, physics, biomedical engineering or any equivalent from an accredited college or university.
• Certification: Board certification or eligibility in diagnostic medical physics from the American Board of Radiology (ABR) or the American Board of Medical Physics (ABMP).
• Solid foundation in radiation physics, radiation biology, electronics, and other areas relevant to equipment quality assurance testing.
• 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.
• Must be eligible for registration in the state of Illinois.
• Eligible to serve as RSO for a medical radioactive materials license.

Pay Range
100,700-186,900