Physicist - Medical Imaging
Core
Ensures safe, effective, and compliant use of medical imaging equipment through calibration, quality assurance, and radiological protection.
Role type
Medical Physicist (IC)
Builds
Quality control programs, shielding designs, and dosimetry analysis for radiology departments.
Domain
Healthcare / Medical Imaging / Radiology
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Medical Physics, Physics, Engineering, Regulatory compliance, Shielding design, Dosimetry calculations, Image quality assurance, Radiological protection, DICOM/PACS/RIS/HIS frameworks, IHE models, CAD, Image processing
Preferred skills
Medical Nuclear Physics, Magnetic Resonance Medical Physics, Graduate-level radiology resident education
Technologies
DICOM, PACS, RIS, HIS, IHE, Web servers, Database servers, CAD
Responsibilities
Conduct annual inspection, calibration, and testing of medical imaging equipment; Develop shielding designs for new facilities; Perform prospective and retrospective dosimetry calculations; Participate in Radiology quality assurance programs to optimize image quality and reduce radiation dose; Provide support to regulatory bodies during compliance visits; Support acquisition and maintenance of accreditation programs.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC