Physicist I

Lehigh Valley Health Network; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care organization is seeking a Medical Physicist to provide support in radiation safety and compliance testing of imaging equipment. The ideal candidate will hold a Master’s Degree in Medical Physics and have minimum one year of institutional experience. This role involves optimizing the imaging physics process and ensuring all equipment meets standards set by regulatory bodies. Successful candidates will contribute to patient dose monitoring and quality management programs within the network.

Qualifications

• 1 year practical experience as a diagnostic medical physicist.
• 1 year clinical/practical institutional experience in a medical physics setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist in acceptance testing of radiological imaging equipment.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements.
• Participate in the development of quality management programs for imaging equipment.

Skills

Diagnostic medical physics

Radiation safety

Quality management

Education

Master’s Degree in Medical Physics

Bachelor's degree in Health Physics or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Join a team that delivers excellence. Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is home to nearly 23,000 colleagues who make up our talented, vibrant and diverse workforce. Join a team that delivers excellence. Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is home to nearly 23,000 colleagues who make up our talented, vibrant and diverse workforce. Join the team and experience firsthand what it's like to be part of a health care organization that's nationally recognized, forward-thinking and offers plenty of opportunity to do great work. Imagine a career at one of the nation\'s most advanced health networks. Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work. LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We\'re a Magnet Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center\'s prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an \'A\' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN\'s commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.

Summary

Provides and supports all areas involving the use of ionizing and non-ionizing radiation as related to imaging and non-imaging equipment ensuring the safety of patients/staff and compliance with regulatory requirements. Supports and works under the guidance of the Director and Board Certified -Health/Medical Physicists.

Job Duties

• Assist and/or provide acceptance testing and performance verification in accordance with manufacturer\'s specifications of new and existing radiological imaging equipment.
• Provides performance and optimization expectations related to imaging physics
• Supports, maintains and manages the frequency of compliance testing of medical imaging equipment, test equipment and phantoms.
• Ensure that imaging equipment meets regulatory and accreditation requirements and manufacturer\'s standards. (i.e.PA Department of Environmental Protection, ACR, TJC or equivalent)
• Participate in the development and maintenance of the quality management program for all imaging equipment. Identify and troubleshoot image quality issues.
• Support continuous improvement in the network\'s radiation safety program. Supports the Radiation Safety Officer and the Radiation Safety Office.
• Participates in patient dose monitoring programs for ionizing radiation. Monitor patient radiation exposure; comparison of relative to established reference levels.
• Provides a determination of doses from a radiological and/or therapeutic procedure for patients and/or staff.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s Degree Medical Physics (CAMPEP Accreditation or
• Master’s Degree Medical Physics/Health Physics or equivalent or
• Grandfathered as a Medical Physicist under regulations set forth by the PA DEP, MQSA and the ACR (B.S)
• 1 year practical institutional experience as a diagnostic medical physicist and/or equivalent.
• 1 year clinical/practical institutional experience in a medical/health physics setting.
• 1 year practical institutional experience as a diagnostic medical physicist and/or equivalent.

Physical Demands

Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Examples: Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient\'s weight. Frequent to continuous standing/walking. Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift. *Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.

Req ID: wd-JR131700