Radiation Physicist

Northwell Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health in New York is seeking a Medical Physicist to ensure safe and accurate use of imaging and radiation therapy equipment, maintain calibration, and support QA programs.

The role requires a NYS Medical Physicist license, a Master’s degree in Medical Physics, and 1–3 years of relevant experience, with opportunities to contribute to new therapy modalities and regulatory compliance initiatives.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Medical Physics or equivalent.
• Current NYS Medical Physicist license/certification in the appropriate specialty.
• Plus specialized certifications as needed.

Responsibilities

• Ensure careful use of radiation-producing sources and imaging equipment.
• Protect patients and staff from radiation.
• Calibrate all radiation therapy equipment.
• Participate in R&D of new therapy modalities.
• Implement and ensure QA compliance with regulations.
• Conduct equipment performance reviews and QC procedures.
• Recommend radiation safety procedures to areas using radiation.
• Perform related duties as required; essential per ADA.

Skills

Radiation safety

Quality Assurance

Calibration

Education

Master's degree in Medical Physics

Job description

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Job Description

Ensures quality of care and adequate protection of patients and staff in the use of imaging equipment and other radiation-producing sources. Assists in maintaining proper calibration of equipment.

Job Responsibility

• Ensures careful and quality use of radiation-producing sources and imaging equipment.
• Protects patients and staff from radiation.
• Calibrates all radiation therapy equipment.
• Participates in the research and development of new therapy modalities.
• Responsible for the implementation of the Quality Assurance program and ensures compliance with regulations of all governing agencies.
• Conducts equipment performance reviews as needed Implements quality control procedures for imaging devices.
• Recommends radiation safety procedures to areas using radiation.
• Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.

Job Qualification

Master's Degree required, or equivalent combination of education and related experience.

Current license and certification to practice as a Medical Physicist in NYS, required. License and certification must be in speciality area appropriate to area of assignment.

Plus specialized certifications as needed.

1-3 Years Of Relevant Experience, Required.

• Additional Salary Detail The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).