Diagnostic Medical Physicist - Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center -Full Time: 8:30am-4:30pm

OVERVIEW

Atlantic Health System is seeking a full-time Diagnostic Medical Physicist for the Radiation Physics & Safety Department at Morristown Medical Center to work 8:30am-4:30pm including on-call.

RESPONSBILITIES

Essential Function/Responsibilities:

• Maintain a QA program that includes testing of diagnostic & interventional imaging devices consistent with regulatory & accreditation requirements.
• Perform acceptance testing as needed, on imaging devices ensuring State, ACR, MQSA & Joint Commission compliance.
• Perform radiation shielding calculations.
• Review & approve policies and procedures.
• Consult in imaging equipment planning.
• Monitor radiation dosimetry for personnel.
• Calculate & monitor patient dosimetry.
• Educate staff & physicians as needed, on QA programs and radiation safety principles.
• Teach Physics as part of the Radiology Resident Program.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Primary coverage will be at Morristown Medical Center, with cross-coverage for other AHS facilities.
• This position will report to the Manager/Chief Physicist.
• Manage the Radiation Safety Program as the Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) at some of the AHS facilities, ensure compliance with regulations on radioactive material use and x-ray equipment, and provide 24/7 radiation safety support during emergent situations.

Minimum Education:

• MS in Medical Physics (or related field)

Minimum Experience:

• Minimum 5 years clinical experience preferred
• Proficiency in all imaging modalities with a prominent expertise in CT
• Must be qualified or eligible as an RSO as per NRC regulations
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills
• Proficient with Word, Excel, PowerPoint applications

License/Certification:

• ABR certification in Diagnostic Medical Physics or Nuclear Medical Physics or ABMP certification in Diagnostic Imaging Physics.