Diagnostic Imaging Physicist - Landauer

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About The Position

Landauer is seeking a Diagnostic Imaging Physicist whose home office is based in Illinois. The role involves performing medical physics surveys across a range of diagnostic imaging systems, supporting accreditation surveys and radiation safety, and producing accurate and timely reports. The position requires regular interaction with health care professionals and clients, along with the ability to learn and apply technical procedures in unfamiliar environments.

Driving to locations throughout Illinois and surrounding states is required. Supporting other regions may involve air travel. Some overnight stays are expected, averaging less than 30%.

Requirements

• Board certification by the American Board of Radiology in Diagnostic Medical Physics or board eligibility.
• Master’s degree or higher in health physics, physics, medical physics, biomedical engineering, or an equivalent field from an accredited college or university.
• Experience in one or more of these areas of imaging physics practice: health physics, radiation safety services, mammography, MRI, CT, nuclear medicine (including gamma cameras and licensing), PET, radiological/fluoroscopy surveys, or ultrasound.
• Ability to learn new technical procedures quickly in unfamiliar environments and apply previous knowledge to unfamiliar topics to achieve appropriate results.
• Extensive experience with computer systems and using a laptop for daily duties, including cloud-based workflow and file-storage tools.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for daily interaction with clients.
• Must be eligible for registration in Illinois, Iowa, and Indiana.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

• Eligibility to serve as the Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) for a medical radioactive materials license.

Responsibilities

• Perform medical physics surveys of radiographic, fluoroscopic, breast imaging, ultrasound, CT, MRI, stereotactic breast biopsy, and PET/SPECT/SPECT-CT imaging systems.
• Support ACR accreditation surveys.
• Perform nuclear medicine surveys, including surveys of gamma cameras and PET systems, and provide quarterly radioactive materials license support.
• Meet continuing education requirements for mammography, CT, MRI, ultrasound, PET, and nuclear medicine.
• Complete reports accurately and on time, including analyzing data, listing observations, and recommending follow-up actions.
• Support radioactive materials licensing and all aspects of radiation safety.
• Travel by car to locations in Illinois and surrounding states; travel by air may be required to support other regions, with some overnight stays averaging less than 30%.

What This Job Offers

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