Medical Physicist

University of Miami•Miami, FL

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 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, regulatory compliance, licensing documentation, and serving 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 on safety protocols and regulatory requirements, performs shielding calculations and radiation surveys, and provides radiation safety training to clinical staff. It also supports compliance through internal controls, risk assessments, monitoring, program and policy reviews, staff education, competency records, and audits of RCC services. The position keeps current with relevant regulations, standards, and best practices and assists leadership with policy and procedure updates. Duties 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.
Minimum of 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.
Technical proficiency with office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 5 years of post-board ABR certification experience.

Responsibilities

Ensure the 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 radioactive-materials radiation safety programs, 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 working with or caring for patients exposed to radioactive materials or X-rays.
Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and University policies through internal controls, risk assessments, and monitoring.
Maintain oversight of compliance with federal, state, local, and organizational laws, regulations, guidelines, and policies.
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 staff certification and competency records.
Keep up to date with changes in regulations, standards, and best practices related to RCC services and assist leadership with policy and procedure updates.
Audit RCC services work against regulations, standards, and best practices, and report on audit findings.
Adhere to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguard University assets.