Radiation eQuip Physicist III

Sutter Health; West Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Sutter Health is seeking a qualified Medical Physicist to provide diagnostic and nuclear medicine physics support, developing and implementing quality assurance programs for imaging equipment and ensuring radiation safety across clinics and hospitals.

Qualifications include a Master’s in Physics or Health Physics, ABR/ABMP/ACR certification, and about 2 years of relevant experience. The role is on-site with a 40-hour work week, Monday through Friday.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Physics or Chemistry with emphasis in Radiological Physics/Chemistry, or Health Physics.
• ABR certification or eligibility or ABMP/ACR considered for eligibility and licensure.
• Minimum 2 years of recent relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement quality assurance programs for diagnostic imaging and/or radiation therapy equipment.
• Provide surveys, reports and consultation related to radiation safety for facilities and patients.
• Serve as technical expert and resource for Sutter Health entities and outside consults.
• Compose and diagnose findings of surveys during consultations.

Skills

Medical radiation physics

Radiation safety

Regulatory knowledge

Data analysis

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Master's degree in Physics or Chemistry with Radiological Physics/Chemistry or Health Physics

Job description

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

Organization

SHSO-Sutter Health System Office-Valley

Position Overview

This position will work onsite in our clinics and hospitals as scheduled.

Provides diagnostic and nuclear medicine physics support by developing and implementing quality assurance and evaluation programs for diagnostic imaging and/or radiation therapy equipment that meet regulatory requirements. Provides surveys, reports and consultation related to radiation safety for applicable facilities and/or patients that meet the organizations and regulatory standards in a timely manner. Serves as technical expert and resource for Sutter Health entities and outside consults. Composes and diagnoses reports of findings of surveys during consultations.

Education

Master's: Master's degree in Physics or Chemistry with emphasis in Radiological Physics/Chemistry, or Health Physics

Certification & Licensure

• ABR-American Board of Radiology
• OR ABMP-American Board of Medical Physicists
• OR ACR

Typical Experience

2 years of recent relevant experience.

Skills And Knowledge

• General knowledge of medical radiation physics, medical radiation safety and pertinent regulations.
• General knowledge of computers and their applications in diagnostic imaging.
• Good communication skills demonstrated customer service skills and willingness to be part of a team.
• Must be able to work with sophisticated computer-based radiological analysis equipment and be able to translate data obtained from these units into an understandable and readable report format.
• Demonstrates commitment to total quality management through knowledge of its precepts, skillful workplace applications and continuous organizational improvement.
• Knowledge of customer/supplier philosophies that emphasizes both internal and external relationships.

Job Shift

Days

Schedule

Full Time

Days Of The Week

Monday - Friday

Weekend Requirements

As Needed

Benefits

Yes

Unions

No

Position Status

Exempt

Weekly Hours

40

Employee Status

Regular

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $200,054.40 to $320,091.20 / annual salary

The posted pay range is based on the position's primary work location. Candidates who reside and work outside of that location may be subject to a different pay range based on their work location. Candidate starting salaries consider multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.