Medical Imaging Physicist

Fortive; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 137,200 - 229,100; Full time

Job summary

Fortive Health Solutions, Memphis, TN, is seeking a qualified health physics professional to serve as Radiation Safety Officer for regional hospitals. You will test diagnostic imaging equipment, perform shielding surveys, and evaluate lead content in PPE to help ensure safety and compliance.

This role requires strong communication and teamwork as you travel between client sites, support regulatory processes, participate in radiation safety committees, and collaborate with radiology directors to

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in Imaging, Medical, or Health Physics or any equivalent from an accredited college or university.
• On a pathway to obtain ABR, ABSNM, ABMP, or CHP certifications.
• At least 2 years of experience testing diagnostic imaging equipment.

Responsibilities

• Testing mammographic, radiographic, ultrasound, and other diagnostic medical equipment.
• Provide radiation shielding surveys to estimate lead thickness
• Conduct evaluations of lead content in personnel protective equipment (lead aprons) for medical staff
• Provide radiation safety consulting services. Including performing quarterly audits and attending radiation safety committee meetings.
• Travel independently between client sites to provide on-site support and address any radiation-related questions or concerns from customers.
• Assist with regulatory compliance, and coordination with radiation safety teams and radiology directors.
• Qualify for MQSA physics testing within 3 months of hire
• Operating within a team of other physicists to address the medical health physics needs of several healthcare sites.

Skills

Medical health physics knowledge

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s degree or higher in Imaging, Medical, or Health Physics

Job description

Overview

The successful candidate will provide comprehensive medical health physics services, including serving as the Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) for various hospitals in the region.

The ideal candidate will be quick to learn, an excellent communicator, and a collaborative team player.

This role requires effective verbal and written communication skills to interact with healthcare professionals on a daily basis.

This role offers a great opportunity for growth in the field of medical health physics while providing a direct impact on client safety and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Testing mammographic, radiographic, ultrasound, and other diagnostic medical equipment.


• Provide radiation shielding surveys to estimate lead thickness


• Conduct evaluations of lead content in personnel protective equipment (lead aprons) for medical staff


• Provide radiation safety consulting services. Including performing quarterly audits and attending radiation safety committee meetings.


• Travel independently between client sites to provide on-site support and address any radiation-related questions or concerns from customers.


• Assist with regulatory compliance, and coordination with radiation safety teams and radiology directors.


• Qualify for MQSA physics testing within 3 months of hire


• Operating within a team of other physicists to address the medical health physics needs of several healthcare sites.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in Imaging, Medical, or Health Physics or any equivalent from an accredited college or university.


• On a pathway to obtain ABR, ABSNM, ABMP, or CHP certifications.


• At least 2 years of experience testing diagnostic imaging equipment.

Fortive Corporation Overview

Fortive\'s essential technology makes the world safer and more productive. We accelerate transformation in high-impact fields like workplace safety, build environments, and healthcare.

We are a global industrial technology innovator with a startup spirit. Our forward-looking companies lead the way in healthcare sterilization, industrial safety, predictive maintenance, and other mission-critical solutions. We\'re a force for progress, working alongside our customers and partners to solve challenges on a global scale, from workplace safety in the most demanding conditions to advanced technologies that help providers focus on exceptional patient care.

We are a diverse team 10,000 strong, united by a dynamic, inclusive culture and energized by limitless learning and growth. We use the proven Fortive Business System (FBS) to accelerate our positive impact.

At Fortive, we believe in you. We believe in your potential—your ability to learn, grow, and make a difference.

At Fortive, we believe in us. We believe in the power of people working together to solve problems no one could solve alone.

At Fortive, we believe in growth. We\'re honest about what\'s working and what isn\'t, and we never stop improving and innovating.

Fortive: For you, for us, for growth.

About Fluke Health Solutions

Comprised of four industry leaders—Fluke Biomedical, LANDAUER, RaySafe, and Victoreen — Fluke Health Solutions (FHS) leads the biomedical and radiation detection markets with innovative products and services that help keep customers, patients, and clients safe. Fluke Biomedical leads the world in manufacturing biomedical test equipment like defibrillator analyzers and digital pressure meters. LANDAUER measures radiation exposure with dosimeter and radiation monitoring badges. RaySafe is the worldwide leader of X-ray test equipment, real-time staff dosimetry, and radiation survey meters. And Victoreen instruments are the trusted source for radiation monitoring systems and quality assurance for nuclear power professionals. At FHS, we believe in your potential — your ability to learn, grow and contribute in meaningful ways. And we believe in giving you the opportunity, accountability, and visibility to do just that.

We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Fortive Corporation and all Fortive Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Fortive and all Fortive Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at [e-mail].

Pay Range

The salary range for this position (in local currency) is 137,200.00 - 229,100.00