Clinical Medical Physicist - Diagnostic Physicists

Baystate Health • Springfield, MA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Baystate Health is seeking a Full Time Medical-Diagnostic Physicist to make an impact. The Med/Diagnostic Physicist reports to the RSO/Chief Diagnostic Physicist. This position is focused on providing diagnostic imaging physics support for all medical imaging modalities within the Baystate Health (BH) System. BH is comprised of BMC and 3 Regional Hospitals, with a fourth regional hospital to be added effective November 1, 2026. BH has a Broad Scope Radioactive Materials License. The group also supports an active Radiation Seed Localization program at three locations. Additionally, the Radiation Safety/Diagnostic Imaging group supports programs including 90Y SirSphere/TheraSphere, 177Lu Lutathera and Pluvitco, 223Ra Xofigo, 131I Thyroid CA & Hyperthyroid Program, Medical Laser Program, Ultraviolet Program, and tests over 45 Diagnostic Monitors along with 5 Remote Mammography Workstations. The section also supports the D’Amour Cancer Center’s HDR Program, 2 CT Scanners, and 4 On Board Imaging Devices. There may be opportunities for teaching Radiology & Cardiology Resident programs. The BH Radiation Safety/Diagnostic Imaging Physics section also has Baystate Diagnostic Physics Services, which provides imaging services to 15 community centers throughout Western MA. This person will also be actively involved in Annual Physics testing of CT (17), 3 MRI Magnets, 80 Diagnostic and 18 Interventional, Cardiology, & Neurology Imaging Units.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in medical physics required with strong diagnostic medical physics background and experienced preferred.
• 1-3 years of experience working with radiology imaging equipment of all modalities including: Fluoroscopy, Radiography (CR/DR), Mammography (2D & Breast Tomosynthesis) CT (Cone Beam CT), MRI, Ultrasound, Nuclear, & PACS.
• Board-eligible candidate is expected to attain certification within three years.
• Once obtained, individual is expected to maintain certification throughout duration of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Certified by the American Board of Radiology in Diagnostic Radiological Physics or an equivalent certification from the American Board of Medical physics in the necessary specialty as appropriate is desirable.
• Eligible for MA Radiation Control Medical Physicist Initial Qualifications for Mammography Surveys.
• Effective interpersonal communication, teamwork skills, open to work on new clinical research projects.

Responsibilities

• Complete quality assurance survey including acceptance testing on all types/modalities of radiological imaging equipment, new equipment specification and acceptance evaluation; image quality assurance, radiation dosimetry, and computerize dosimetry analysis.
• Equipment surveys performed in accordance to State of Massachusetts & Connecticut, American College of radiology (ACR) and Joint Commission required testing of diagnostic modalities such as radiography, fluoroscopy, Mammography, Ultrasound, Nuclear, CT & MR units.
• Support clinical medical physics of diagnostic x-ray imaging modalities to maintain compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements.
• Assist when necessary with research support, resident teaching as well as health system staff training and education.
• Assist with administrative efforts with regards to inspections and regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, including local Health New England plans.
• Tuition assistance, CEUs, and professional development opportunities.
• Clinical advancement, leadership development, and internal career opportunities.
• Career options across Baystate Health hospitals, practices, and services throughout western Massachusetts.
• Sign-On Bonuses (if applicable, paid to external hires only).
• Retirement savings and employer match.
• Generous PTO for eligible employees.

What This Job Offers

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