Medical Physicist, Nuclear Medicine QA & Radiation Safety

NYU Langone Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 121,792 - 210,091; Full time

Job summary

NYU Langone Health in New York, NY seeks an experienced Medical Physicist to work independently under the Director of Radiation Safety, applying physics principles to ensure correct dose and placement of radiation during procedures while protecting patients and staff.

The role includes analysis of nuclear medicine equipment, radionuclide calibration, and organ dose calculations, with responsibilities spanning QA testing, regulatory compliance, and participation in accreditation processes.

Qualifications

• Must have communication skills across all levels of the organization.
• Seven years of relevant experience.
• NYS license in Nuclear Medical Physics.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and interpret measurements for nuclear medicine imaging equipment and oversee radionuclide calibration.
• Calculate and interpret patient organ doses in line with radiation safety principles.
• Ensure compliance with NRC, NYC, and NYS Health Code requirements; provide services at various locations.
• Perform Radiation Safety/Quality Assurance testing on SPECT, PET, uptake probes, dose calibrators, and well counters.
• Assist in radiation protection design, accreditation processes, and dosimetry calculations.
• Monitor occupational exposure and conduct surveys; participate in research evaluations.

Skills

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Nuclear Medical Physics

Job description

NYU Langone Health in New York, NY seeks an experienced Medical Physicist to work independently under the Director of Radiation Safety, applying physics principles to ensure correct dose and placement of radiation during procedures while protecting patients and staff.

The role includes analysis of nuclear medicine equipment, radionuclide calibration, and organ dose calculations, with responsibilities spanning QA testing, regulatory compliance, and participation in accreditation processes.