Lead Radiation & MR Safety Physicist — QC & Compliance

Highmark Health; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 140,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Health is seeking an experienced professional to support AHN Radiation Safety and MR Safety programs within the imaging physics department. The role focuses on compliance testing, QC program development, shielding design, and regulatory documentation across AHN imaging facilities.

Responsibilities include testing advanced imaging modalities (mammography, CT, MRI, nuclear), dose metrics, and safety policy creation, with on-call radiation emergency response and collaboration with clinical

Qualifications

• Master's level degree in radiological/health physics or related field.
• 3 years of diagnostic imaging QC testing and regulatory compliance experience.
• Experience with radiation shielding, dosimetry, and QC for advanced imaging modalities.

Responsibilities

• Perform annual and post-repair performance testing for regulatory, image quality and patient dose assessments on imaging equipment (advanced modalities).
• Design shielding for new/replacement imaging facilities and verify regulatory compliance.
• Oversee imaging QC programs and monitor dose metrics across modalities.
• Assist in radiation oncology safety, event investigations, and regulatory compliance.
• Develop and review radiation safety policies and procedures for advanced imaging QC and safety.
• Provide radiation safety training to physicians, residents, and staff.
• Respond to radiation emergencies, including spills and contamination monitoring, on-call rotation.
• Support RSO and senior staff with inspections and regulatory activities.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Radiation safety

Quality control (QC)

Imaging physics

Emergency response

Education

Master's Degree in Radiological Physics or Health Physics

Board-Eligible in Diagnostic Medical Physics or equivalent

Job description

Highmark Health is seeking an experienced professional to support AHN Radiation Safety and MR Safety programs within the imaging physics department. The role focuses on compliance testing, QC program development, shielding design, and regulatory documentation across AHN imaging facilities.

Responsibilities include testing advanced imaging modalities (mammography, CT, MRI, nuclear), dose metrics, and safety policy creation, with on-call radiation emergency response and collaboration with clinical