Health Physicist

One Physics•Pennsylvania, PA

9d•$80,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

At One Physics, the Health Physicist supports hospitals, imaging centers, and outpatient facilities in the Hershey/Central, Pennsylvania area. Under the direction of qualified medical physicists, the role performs diagnostic imaging equipment performance evaluations and supports radiation protection programs to help ensure compliance with federal and state regulations, accreditation standards, and radiation-safety best practices. Work includes acceptance testing and annual surveys of x-ray and fluoroscopic equipment, shielding evaluations, occupational dosimetry support, and assistance with client compliance. The Health Physicist works closely with senior medical physicists, Radiation Safety Officers, and client operational staff. This is an exempt role. The position also supports radiation-safety audits, incident response, regulatory inspections, staff training, documentation, and the calibration and readiness of field test equipment. A typical day may involve stationary work while wearing a lead apron, lifting and moving test equipment or mobile diagnostic medical equipment, and driving between client facilities. Drive times may exceed 60 minutes. Frequent communication with colleagues and clients and daily use of a computer and other electronic equipment are expected. Evening or weekend work is infrequent.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in physics, medical physics, health physics, radiologic science, biomedical engineering, or a related field; equivalent technical training and field experience may be considered.
Working knowledge of diagnostic x-ray and fluoroscopic equipment performance testing and image quality evaluation.
Familiarity with NRC and Pennsylvania state regulations, NUREG guidance, and applicable ANSI, NCRP, AAPM, and ACR standards.
Willingness and ability to pursue continuing education and progress toward CHP, ABSM certification, or related credentials, with mentorship from senior medical physicists.
Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to convey technical concepts to a variety of audiences.
Demonstrated initiative, professionalism, and organizational ability in managing projects and meeting deadlines.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to adapt solutions to client-specific challenges.
Valid driver’s license and ability to travel between client sites throughout Indiana.
Commitment to safety, compliance, and excellence in service.
Ability to remain stationary for extended periods while wearing a lead apron, lift test equipment, move mobile diagnostic medical equipment, and drive between client facilities.
Ability to communicate frequently with colleagues and clients and operate a computer and other electronic equipment daily.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience as a medical physicist assistant, radiologic technologist, or QC technologist in a diagnostic imaging or radiation oncology environment.

Responsibilities

Perform performance evaluations, acceptance testing, and annual surveys on diagnostic x-ray equipment, including radiographic, fluoroscopic, and dental units, under the supervision of a qualified medical physicist.
Assist with audits and inspections of radiation safety programs to support compliance with NRC, Pennsylvania Department of Health Bureau of Radiation Control, and institutional regulations.
Support development, implementation, and review of Radiation Protection Programs and related procedures for medical clients.
Assist with monitoring, analyzing, and interpreting occupational radiation dosimetry data; help prepare consultation reports and corrective-action recommendations for exposures exceeding ALARA thresholds.
Support incident response involving potential or actual radiological exposure, contamination, or loss of radioactive material.
Assist with shielding evaluations and design reviews for diagnostic imaging facilities, including new construction and renovation projects.
Perform area surveys, contamination checks, and exposure assessments for controlled and unrestricted areas.
Support clients and regulatory bodies with registration of radiation-producing devices and routine compliance documentation.
Provide on-site technical support during federal or state regulatory inspections and help clients prepare for and respond to audits.
Support delivery of training and educational sessions on radiation safety, ALARA principles, emergency response, and regulatory compliance.
Maintain records, prepare draft reports, and assist in producing documentation required by regulatory authorities and accrediting bodies.
Calibrate, maintain, and inventory test equipment, ensuring instruments are within calibration and ready for field deployment.
Perform additional duties as needed.