Health Physicist

Quality Talent Group; Derby (CT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious healthcare organization is seeking an experienced Health Physicist to oversee health physics activities and ensure compliance with radiation safety standards. The ideal candidate will have a Master’s Degree in Health or Radiological Physics and 2–3 years of experience in medical radiation safety. Responsibilities include advising departments on safety practices and training healthcare staff. This role offers the opportunity to work in advanced facilities committed to excellence in patient care.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in medical radiation safety.
• Certification by a Health Physics Board (preferred).
• Ability to instruct on radiation protection.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all health physics activities, including personnel and environmental monitoring.
• Advise on radiation protection and safety practices.
• Maintain records of radioactive materials.
• Monitor ionizing radiation devices for safety.
• Lead decontamination procedures during radiation accidents.
• Support radiopharmaceutical therapies administration.
• Instruct on radiation safety.
• Assist the Radiation Safety Committee.

Skills

Radiation safety

Bioassay procedures

Decontamination protocols

Training healthcare personnel

Education

Master’s Degree in Health or Radiological Physics

Bachelor’s Degree with 5 years’ medical radiation safety experience

Job description

• Job Type: Full-time
• Shift: Day
• Scheduled Hours: 40/week

One of our prestigious clients in the healthcare industry, with a long-standing reputation for excellencein patient care, is seeking an experienced Health Physicist. The organization operates advanced facilitiesand is committed to maintaining the highest safety and quality standards in radiological services.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Health or Radiological Physics, or Bachelor’s Degree with 5 years’ medical radiation safety experience
• 2–3 years’ experience in medical radiation safety
• Certification by a Health Physics Board (preferred)
• Strong knowledge of radiation safety, bioassay procedures, and decontamination protocols
• Ability to train and instruct healthcare personnel in radiation protection

What You’ll Do

• Oversee all health physics activities, including personnel and environmental monitoring
• Advise hospital departments on radiation protection and safety practices
• Maintain records of radioactive materials, including receipt, storage, and disposal
• Monitor ionizing radiation devices, ensuring safety for patients and staff
• Distribute and process personnel monitoring equipment, track exposures, and recommend corrective action
• Lead decontamination procedures during radiation accidents, on-site or off-site
• Support radiopharmaceutical therapies to ensure safe administration and compliance
• Instruct and train staff, students, and nurses on radiation safety
• Assist the Radiation Safety Committee and participate in related initiatives
• Stay updated on advancements in radiological physics and apply best practices

Equal Opportunity Employer

Our client is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants willreceive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status,veteran status, or any other protected class.