Medical Physicist
Core
Ensures radiation safety and quality control for diagnostic imaging and radioactive materials across clinical and research settings.
Role type
Medical Physicist (Diagnostic Radiological Physicist)
Builds
Radiation safety programs, quality control protocols, and regulatory compliance frameworks for medical imaging facilities.
Domain
Healthcare / Medical Physics / Radiation Safety
Required skills
Radiation safety program management, Quality control (QC) for imaging modalities, Regulatory compliance (federal/state/local), Radiation shielding calculations, Audit and risk assessment, Staff training and competency management, Licensing documentation preparation.
Preferred skills
5+ years post-board certification experience, Research protocol support, Policy development and updates.
Technologies
Diagnostic X-ray, Fluoroscopy, CT, Mammography, MRI, Ultrasound equipment.
Responsibilities
Establish quality control and accreditation for diagnostic imaging modalities; Develop and oversee radiation safety programs for radioactive materials; Perform radiation shielding calculations and surveys; Provide radiation safety training to clinical staff; Participate in Radiation Safety Committee and support research/clinical trials; Conduct audits of RCC services against regulations.
Seniority
Mid-Senior level, hands-on IC with supervisory duties.
