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Diagnostic Medical Physicist - Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center -Full T

340B Health, Convent Station, NJ, United States


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.

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.

JOB INFO

Minimum Salary (Hourly Rate): 83.95

Maximum Salary (Hourly Rate): 156.99

Assignment Category: Full-time

Hours per Week: 37.5

Primary Shift: Day

Salary Admin Plan: ALH

BENEFITS

Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)

Life & AD&D Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)

403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution

PTO & Paid Sick Leave

Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising

Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave

Backup and On-Site Childcare

Well-Being Rewards

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program

Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts

Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance

Atlantic Health, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.

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