Licensed Medical Physicist
$150000 – 210000
Employment Type:
Full Time
Job ID:
7233
Job Description
Our client, a reputable healthcare organization known for delivering high-quality patient care and maintaining rigorous safety standards, is hiring a Licensed Medical Physicist. This role offers the opportunity to apply advanced physics principles within a clinical environment, ensuring the safety and effectiveness of radiological procedures. The Medical Physicist will work autonomously, reporting directly to the Director of Radiation Safety, and will play a critical role in maintaining compliance with regulatory standards and optimizing radiation safety protocols across multiple clinical sites.
Responsibilities
- Analyze and interpret performance measurements of nuclear medicine imaging equipment, including SPECT, SPECT/CT, PET, and PET/CT units.
- Oversight of radionuclide calibration equipment and calculations related to patient organ doses, adhering to radiation safety standards.
- Conduct Radiation Safety and Quality Assurance testing on various imaging and radiation devices such as uptake probes, dose calibrators, well counters, and survey meters.
- Perform radiation protection surveys, occupational exposure monitoring, and sealed source leak tests.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations, including NRC, NYC Department of Health, NYS Department of Health, and other federal and state agencies.
- Participate in accreditation processes such as ACR and evaluate research studies involving ionizing radiation.
- Maintain and develop measurement techniques and data management systems, keeping the Director informed of all activities.
- Complete reports and documentation within established timeframes, and attend departmental meetings regularly.
Requirements
- Minimum of a Master’s degree from an acceptable program recognized by the NYS Office of Professions.
- Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in medical physics or a related field.
- Possession of a NYS License in Nuclear Medical Physics.
- Strong knowledge of radiation safety principles, regulatory standards, and quality assurance procedures.
- Proficiency in radiation measurement instruments, calibration, and dosimetry calculations.
- Excellent documentation and interpersonal skills.
- Additional beneficial qualifications include experience with automated data systems, accreditation processes, and familiarity with pertinent regulatory updates.
- Travel to various clinical locations is expected.
Some of the Benefits
- Competitive healthcare benefits and retirement plans.
- Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.
- Supportive work environment with a focus on safety and innovation.
- Generous paid time off and work-life balance initiatives.
Salary: The posted range is not a guarantee. The actual salary will be based on qualifications, experience, and education and could fall outside of this range. Contact us for more information.
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Meet Your Recruiter
Nancy Izzo
Vice President, Healthcare Recruitment
Nancy Izzo leads high-impact talent strategies across both clinical and financial disciplines. She specializes in recruiting top-tier physicians and healthcare executives. Throughout her career, she has built recruitment functions from the ground up, led and developed high-performing talent acquisition teams, and partnered closely with executive leadership to drive strategic hiring initiatives. Her data-driven, results-oriented approach consistently delivers measurable impact for complex, growth-oriented healthcare organizations.
Learn more about Lisa, Tal Healthcare Employee Biography
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Licensed Medical Physicist
Job Description
Our client, a reputable healthcare organization known for delivering high-quality patient care and maintaining rigorous safety standards, is hiring a Licensed Medical Physicist. This role offers the opportunity to apply advanced physics principles within a clinical environment, ensuring the safety and effectiveness of radiological procedures. The Medical Physicist will work autonomously, reporting directly to the Director of Radiation Safety, and will play a critical role in maintaining compliance with regulatory standards and optimizing radiation safety protocols across multiple clinical sites.
Responsibilities
- Analyze and interpret performance measurements of nuclear medicine imaging equipment, including SPECT, SPECT/CT, PET, and PET/CT units.
- Oversight of radionuclide calibration equipment and calculations related to patient organ doses, adhering to radiation safety standards.
- Conduct Radiation Safety and Quality Assurance testing on various imaging and radiation devices such as uptake probes, dose calibrators, well counters, and survey meters.
- Perform radiation protection surveys, occupational exposure monitoring, and sealed source leak tests.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations, including NRC, NYC Department of Health, NYS Department of Health, and other federal and state agencies.
- Participate in accreditation processes such as ACR and evaluate research studies involving ionizing radiation.
- Maintain and develop measurement techniques and data management systems, keeping the Director informed of all activities.
- Complete reports and documentation within established timeframes, and attend departmental meetings regularly.
Requirements
- Minimum of a Master’s degree from an acceptable program recognized by the NYS Office of Professions.
- Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in medical physics or a related field.
- Possession of a NYS License in Nuclear Medical Physics.
- Strong knowledge of radiation safety principles, regulatory standards, and quality assurance procedures.
- Proficiency in radiation measurement instruments, calibration, and dosimetry calculations.
- Excellent documentation and interpersonal skills.
- Additional beneficial qualifications include experience with automated data systems, accreditation processes, and familiarity with pertinent regulatory updates.
- Travel to various clinical locations is expected.
Some of the Benefits
- Competitive healthcare benefits and retirement plans.
- Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.
- Supportive work environment with a focus on safety and innovation.
- Generous paid time off and work-life balance initiatives.
Salary: The posted range is not a guarantee. The actual salary will be based on qualifications, experience, and education and could fall outside of this range. Contact us for more information.
#LI-NI1
Meet Your Recruiter
Vice President, Healthcare Recruitment
Nancy Izzo leads high-impact talent strategies across both clinical and financial disciplines. She specializes in recruiting top-tier physicians and healthcare executives. Throughout her career, she has built recruitment functions from the ground up, led and developed high-performing talent acquisition teams, and partnered closely with executive leadership to drive strategic hiring initiatives. Her data-driven, results-oriented approach consistently delivers measurable impact for complex, growth-oriented healthcare organizations.
Learn more about Lisa, Tal Healthcare Employee Biography