Diagnostic Imaging Physicist - Landauer

Fortive • Glenwood, IL

2d

About The Position

Landauer is seeking a Diagnostic Imaging Physicist with a home office based in Illinois. The role requires a motivated, quick-learning team player with excellent verbal and written communication skills for daily interactions with health care professionals. The physicist performs imaging-system surveys, supports accreditation and radiation-safety activities, and completes accurate, timely survey reports. Driving to locations in Illinois and surrounding states is required; support for 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.
• A 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 areas of imaging physics practice, including health physics, radiation safety services, mammography, MRI, CT, nuclear medicine (including gamma cameras and licensing), PET, radiological/fluoroscopy surveys, or ultrasound.
• Ability to learn technical procedures quickly in unfamiliar environments and apply prior knowledge to unfamiliar topics to achieve appropriate results.
• Extensive experience with computer systems and laptop use for daily duties, including cloud-based workflow and file-storage tools.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for daily client interactions.
• Must be eligible for registration in Illinois, Iowa, and Indiana.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

• Eligible to serve as 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 gamma cameras and PET, and provide quarterly RAM 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 the Radioactive Materials License and all aspects of Radiation Safety.
• Travel by car to locations in Illinois and surrounding states; travel by air may be needed to support other regions, with some overnight stays.

What This Job Offers

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