Lead Diagnostic Physicist & Regional Manager of Special Projects
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- New York
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Lead
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 1+ years
- Category
- Science
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- A board certification by the American Board of Radiology in Diagnostic Medical Physics, or board eligibility as demonstrated by graduation from a CAMPEP accredited residency in diagnostic physics.
- 3+ years Clinical experience in diagnostic imaging that includes general radiation safety, development and review of Operating, Safety, and Emergency Procedures, and knowledge of clinical protocols.
- Ability to enter and work in MRI rooms.
- Technical experience and understanding of state regulations, and ACR and TJC criteria, process, and compliance. Familiarity with applicable regulatory guides, and regulations.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- A willingness to go “above and beyond” for clients and fellow colleagues.
- Demonstrate initiative, organization, and ownership of daily tasks and projects.
- Ability to problem solve by seeking, developing, and implementing viable solutions.
Full description
At One Physics, our mission is to transform the health and safety of our communities by providing comprehensive medical physics and radiation safety solutions to our clients. Our organization is comprised of leading technical and diagnostic professionals in the medical physics field, coupled with a best-in-class business and client services support team behind the scenes. We share a passion for excellence, dedication to client and patient care, and a commitment to industry leadership.
This role will support the greater New York market and surrounding areas.
The Role
The Lead Diagnostic Medical Physicist and Regional Manager of Special Projects will support imaging centers and hospital departments (radiology, radiation oncology, cardiology, OR, etc.) by performing evaluations of a wide variety of imaging systems in all modalities to ensure compliance with state regulations, accreditation requirements, and relevant practice standards. The physicist will also evaluate and characterize image quality to ensure imaging equipment is operating at optimal performance levels, and provide consultation to clients regarding facility design, shielding requirements, assessment of supplemental shielding, patient and occupational radiation exposure, etc.
What You’ll Do
- Regional leadership for One Physics' special projects including but not limited to CT dose optimization, MRSE, MRI Safety, and new client acquisition
- Competency in nuclear medicine modalities and services
- Perform routine audits of compliance records related to the equipment registration, regulations, and Radiation Protection Programs.
- Perform annual performance evaluations of radiologic imaging systems (fluoroscopy, radiography, mammography, and CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) systems, ultrasound, nuclear medicine cameras, etc.
- Oversee and review technologist quality control programs.
- Attend scheduled hospital Radiation Safety Committee (RSC) and Radiation Protocol Committee (RPC) meetings.
- Consult and/or direct staff in response to occupational and/or patient over-exposures.
- Advise, support, and consult with technologists, radiologists, and Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) regarding clinical protocol management, dose assessment, and review of Radiation Protection Program Elements.
- Supplement hospital training program in providing or reviewing radiation safety, and magnet safety training programs provided to ancillary staff and technologists.
- Review occupational dosimetry reports for radiation workers, and consult as needed when ALARA levels are exceeded, or when there is concern about occupational exposure.
- Perform assessments of public exposure in areas surrounding x-ray rooms.
- Provide design, consultation, and assessment of shielding requirements. Evaluate integrity and adequacy of installed supplemental shielding.