Associate Medical Physicist

NYU Langone Health • New York, NY

1d • $101,494 - $175,076 • Onsite

About The Position

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Associate Medical Physicist. The Associate Medical Physicist is a junior level position who works under the supervision of a Senior Medical Physicist and the Director of Radiation Safety. An Associate Medical Physicist is responsible for performing radiation safety/quality assurance testing of diagnostic imaging equipment and assisting with the implementation of the radioactive materials program.

Requirements

• Masters degree program that is acceptable to the NYS Office of Professions
• 3 years of experience related to your sub-specialty
• NYS Limited Permit in one of the following Medical Physics subspecialty you are applying for: Diagnostic Radiological Physics or Nuclear Medical Physics
• Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Performs all Radiation Safety/Quality Assurance testing and report preparation in a timely manner, i.e. within 2 weeks of due date.
• Attendance to all departmental meetings is required.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the requirements, standards and recommendations published by external agencies such as New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene NYC Health Code Article 175 (Radiation Control), New York State Department of Health Title 10 Part 16 NYCRR (Sanitary Code), New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Title 6 Part 380 NYCRR (Environmental Code), US Nuclear Regulatory Commission Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations, US Department of Transportation Title 49 of the Code if Federal Regulations, National Council on Radiation Protection & Measurements, The Joint Commission.
• Perform quality assurance testing of diagnostic x-ray equipment including Radiographic, Fluoroscopic, Computed Tomographic, Including CBCT, Computed Radiographic, Magnetic resonance imaging, Ultrasound Imaging, Primary Diagnostic Monitors.
• Other tasks include: Occupational radiation exposure monitoring, RS/QA Audits & Meetings.
• Additional responsibilities as required by Director of Radiation Safety.

Benefits

• financial security benefits
• a generous time-off program
• employee resources groups for peer support
• holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level