Radiation Physicist at Northwell Career Site

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Jul, 26

Salary

322000.0

Posted On

08 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Radiation safety, Equipment calibration, Quality assurance, Imaging equipment maintenance, Radiation therapy, Regulatory compliance, Performance reviews, Quality control, Medical physics

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

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 1.Ensures careful and quality use of radiation-producing sources and imaging equipment. 2.Protects patients and staff from radiation. 3.Calibrates all radiation therapy equipment. 4.Participates in the research and development of new therapy modalities. 5.Responsible for the implementation of the Quality Assurance program and ensures compliance with regulations of all governing agencies. 6.Conducts equipment performance reviews as needed Implements quality control procedures for imaging devices. 7.Recommends radiation safety procedures to areas using radiation. 8.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).

Responsibilities

The Radiation Physicist ensures patient and staff safety by maintaining and calibrating imaging and radiation therapy equipment. They are also responsible for implementing quality assurance programs and conducting performance reviews to ensure regulatory compliance.