Medical Physicist

University of Miami•Miami, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Miami/UHealth Department of OHSC is hiring a full-time Medical Physicist in Miami, Florida. The Medical Physicist is responsible for the proper use of radiation-producing equipment and radioactive materials applied to humans at University of Miami Health Systems and Jackson Health System facilities. The role supervises task assignments for Medical Physicist Assistants, the Hospital Safety Officer – Radiation, and Hazardous Materials Technicians – Radiation. The position establishes quality-control, modality-accreditation, and radiation-safety programs for diagnostic X-rays, fluoroscopy, computed tomography, mammography, magnetic resonance imaging, and ultrasound. It develops and oversees radiation-safety programs for radioactive materials, including audits, equipment testing, exposure monitoring, and regulatory compliance; prepares licensing documentation; and serves as the primary contact for inspections and accreditation reviews. The Medical Physicist participates in the Radiation Safety Committee and supports radiation-use and radioactive-materials-use research, including clinical trials. The role collaborates with investigators to ensure compliance with safety protocols and regulatory requirements; performs radiation-shielding calculations and radiation surveys; and provides radiation-safety training to clinical staff, including residents, physicians, and nurses. The position supports compliance with applicable laws, regulations, guidelines, University policies, and organizational policies through internal controls, risk assessments, monitoring, audits, and routine and annual program reviews. It provides ongoing orientation and training based on needs assessments, maintains staff certification and competency records, stays current with regulatory and professional changes, and assists leadership with updating policies and procedures. The duties listed are not all-inclusive and may be expanded as necessary.

Requirements

Master's degree in a relevant field.
Valid American Board of Radiology certificate in Diagnostic Medical Physics.
Valid State of Florida Diagnostic Radiological Physicist license.
At least 3 years of relevant experience.
Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
Ability to work collaboratively and contribute to a team environment.
Proficiency with office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
Strong written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

At least 5 years of post-board ABR certification experience.

Responsibilities

Ensure proper use of radiation-producing equipment and radioactive materials applied to humans at University of Miami Health Systems and Jackson Health System facilities.
Supervise work and task assignments for Medical Physicist Assistants, the Hospital Safety Officer – Radiation, and Hazardous Materials Technicians – Radiation.
Establish quality-control, modality-accreditation, and radiation-safety programs for diagnostic X-rays, fluoroscopy, computed tomography, mammography, magnetic resonance imaging, and ultrasound.
Develop and oversee radiation-safety programs for radioactive materials, including audits, equipment testing, exposure monitoring, and regulatory compliance.
Prepare licensing documentation and serve as the primary contact for inspections and accreditation reviews.
Participate in the Radiation Safety Committee and support radiation-use and radioactive-materials-use research, including clinical trials.
Collaborate with investigators to ensure compliance with safety protocols and regulatory requirements.
Perform radiation-shielding calculations for diagnostic facilities and conduct radiation surveys.
Provide radiation-safety training to clinical staff, including residents, physicians, and nurses who work with or care for patients exposed to radioactive materials or X-rays.
Support compliance with applicable laws, regulations, guidelines, and University policies through effective internal controls, risk assessments, and monitoring.
Maintain oversight of program compliance with federal, state, local, and organizational requirements.
Lead routine and annual reviews of Radiation Protection Programs and RCC policies, and support evidence-based performance-improvement initiatives.
Provide orientation, education, and radiation-safety training based on needs assessments, and maintain certification and competency records for staff working with radioactive materials or equipment.
Stay current with changes in regulations, standards, and best practices related to RCC services and assist leadership with updating policies and procedures.
Audit RCC services work against regulations, standards, and best practices, and report audit findings.
Adhere to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguard University assets.