SummaryProvides and supports all areas involving the use of ionizing and non-ionizing radiation as related to imaging and non-imaging equipment ensuring the safety of patients/staff and compliance with regulatory requirements. Supports and works under the guidance of the Director and Board Certified -Health/Medical Physicists.
Job Duties- Assist and/or provide acceptance testing and performance verification in accordance with manufacturer's specifications of new and existing radiological imaging equipment.
- Provides performance and optimization expectations related to imaging physics
- Supports, maintains and manages the frequency of compliance testing of medical imaging equipment, test equipment and phantoms.
- Ensure that imaging equipment meets regulatory and accreditation requirements and manufacturer's standards. (i.e.PA Department of Environmental Protection, ACR, TJC or equivalent)
- Participate in the development and maintenance of the quality management program for all imaging equipment. Identify and troubleshoot image quality issues.
- Support continuous improvement in the network's radiation safety program. Supports the Radiation Safety Officer and the Radiation Safety Office.
- Participates in patient dose monitoring programs for ionizing radiation. Monitor patient radiation exposure; comparison of relative to established reference levels.
- Provides a determination of doses from a radiological and/or therapeutic procedure for patients and/or staff.
Minimum Qualifications- Master's Degree Medical Physics (CAMPEP Accreditation or
- Master's Degree Medical Physics/Health Physics or equivalent or
- Grandfathered as a Medical Physicist under regulations set forth by the PA DEP, MQSA and the ACR (B.S)
- 1 year practical institutional experience as a diagnostic medical physicist and/or equivalent.
- 1 year clinical/practical institutional experience in a medical/health physics setting.
- 1 year practical institutional experience as a diagnostic medical physicist and/or equivalent.
Physical DemandsLift and carry 40-50 lbs. Examples: Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient's weight. Frequent to continuous standing/walking. Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift. *Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.
Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.
Work Shift:Day Shift
Address:2100 Mack Blvd
Primary Location: Mack Building
Position Type:Onsite
Union:Not Applicable
Work Schedule:8:00-5:00
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