Medical Physicist

Fusion HCR; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical physics organization in Las Vegas is seeking an experienced individual responsible for optimizing radiation treatments and planning dosimetry. You will ensure correct dosage for patients, monitor radiation exposure and collaborate with radiology professionals. A Master’s degree in medical physics or a related field and board certification are required. This position involves developing curriculum and participating in patient diagnosis and treatment, making this role vital for the safety and quality of care provided.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with specialized training in medical physics, physics, or related field.
• Three (3) years of experience in diagnostic clinical application in medical physics.
• Board certification by the American Board of Radiology.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for planning dosimetry and optimizing radiation treatments.
• Monitors radiation exposure levels of staff and patients.
• Participates in the diagnosis and treatment of patients.

Skills

Proficient in general diagnostic radiology

Effective presentation skills

Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships

Using computers and related software applications

Education

Master’s degree in medical physics or related field

Job description

Position Summary

Responsible for planning dosimetry and optimizing radiation treatments, ensuring patients receive the correct dose, and monitoring radiation exposure levels of staff and patients. Works directly with radiology residents, fellows, and faculty while participating in a patient's diagnosis and treatment. Assists with Radiation safety program reviews and assists, develops, plans, and research projects with residents and faculty in the areas of radiation safety by optimizing imaging protocols. Develops and presents physics curriculum for residency didactics.

Education/Experience

Master’s degree with specialized training in medical physics, physics, or related field, and three (3) years of experience in diagnostic clinical application in medical physics.

Licensing/Certification Requirements

Board certification by the American Board of Radiology and certification by the Medical Dosimetry Certification Board.

Knowledge of

• Advanced radiology equipment and software; in equipment certification (acceptance testing, annual testing), shielding calculations, site planning, and technologist QA/QC in Nuclear Medicine; adult and pediatric care, equipment, supplies and practices; federal, state, local and accreditation laws, regulations and standards; principles and practices of medical care management and administration; quality assurance and performance improvement principles and methods; department and hospital safety practice and procedures; patient rights; age specific patient care practices; infection control policies and practices; handling, storage, use and disposal of hazardous materials; department and hospital emergency response policies and procedures.

Skill in

• Proficient in general diagnostic radiology, ER and acute inpatient cases, with efficiency to be able to read high volumes; development of curriculum; effective presentation skills; using computers and related software applications; communicating with a wide variety of people from diverse socio-economic and ethnic backgrounds; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with all personnel contacted in the course of duties; efficient, effective and safe use of equipment.