Board-Certified Diagnostic Medical Physicist at West Physics
About the Job
Position Title: Diagnostic Medical Physicist
Location: Albany, NY
Salary: Based on training and experience
Hours:
Full-time / full benefitswww.westphysics.comDescription of position:
West Physics has an immediate opening for a Board-Certified Diagnostic Medical Physicist based in Albany, NY. This position requires a solid clinical background in medical/health physics, a strong interest and aptitude for learning, and a can-do attitude with an excellent work ethic. The successful candidate should possess strong leadership, communication, and management skills. This position will be best suited for someone with excellent interpersonal skills, outstanding written and verbal communication skills, the ability to work independently as well as part of a project team, and strong technical proficiency. The ability to exercise a high degree of responsibility and autonomy (once trained) is integral to this position. This position offers substantial opportunities for professional growth and development; as such, the candidate should be seeking a long-term employment opportunity. West Physics has been recognized by Inc. 5000 a total of 10 times as one of the fastest-growing companies. As a result of this growth, we are in search of a dynamic candidate seeking to join and collaborate with our technical team of over 100+ physicists across the entire United States! Prerequisites: M.S. degree (M.S.) in Medical Physics or a physics-related discipline Board Certification in either the ABR Diagnostic Medical Physics or ABMP (Medical Health Physics) Candidates who have passed Part II of the ABR Diagnostic Medical Physics or ABMP exam are also encouraged to apply Solid foundation in radiation physics, radiation biology, electronics, and other areas relevant to equipment quality assurance testing At least 3 years of documented experience in the diagnostic imaging/clinical environment Must meet current ACR requirements for the performance of accreditation-related testing of MRI and CT unitsMQSA approved (preferred) High-level interpersonal skills, the ability to make presentations to large groups, and the capability to work independently and exhibit intellectual flexibility Effective written and oral communication skills, including professional, courteous, and convincing in discussions with clients, regulators, and colleagues Strong technical proficiency, the ability to manage multiple complex assignments concurrently and to completion, strong attention to detail, and the ability to deliver exceptional client service Excellent time management and organizational skills A working knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and excellent general computer skills. Familiarity with Apple computers (i.e., macOS) and applications is a plus Candidate must be willing and open to be trained on new opportunities and activities to enhance their technical skill set Applicant must have a valid U.S. Driver's License Applicant must be authorized to work in the U.S.State of New York Requirements for Diagnostic QC Testing: Candidates who do not currently hold an approved New York state license are still strongly encouraged to apply, as West Physics will manage licensing efforts for the selected candidate.
Primary Responsibilities:- Provide medical physics quality assurance, testing, and consulting services as needed to fulfill its mission. These testing activities will involve MRI, CT, X-ray, mammography, fluoroscopy, and ultrasound. In addition, some nuclear medicine consulting and licensing activities will be performed
- Provide ACR MRI, CT, NM/PET, US, and mammography accreditation services and data review to customers within the state of New York and surrounding states
- Occasionally speak at seminars, trade shows, and represent WEST PHYSICS’ vendor booth at such events to bring in new business and enhance the company’s reputation. This will involve delivering lectures, presentations, etc., for these events
- Occasionally participate in RSNA activities
- Perform dosimetry review, worker and patient dose estimates, fetal dose estimates, and conduct dose investigations and ALARA reviews
- Perform shielding designs and conduct shielding verification/integrity testing
- Assist medical physicists and senior medical physicists with diagnostic radiology equipment testing
- Other related duties as needed.
- Life insurance is 100% paid by the company
- Generous vacation/sick time policy8 paid holidays 401(k) with company matching
- Flexible Spending Account – Medical and Dependent Care
- Continuing Education: Company-paid maintenance for state/or national-level certifications & credentials
- Relocation Assistance
- Generous meal per diem, travel reimbursements & hotel accommodations for qualifying work travel
- About West Physics:
West Physics is a nationwide provider of medical and health physics services. “WP” takes pride in offering the highest level of expertise, flexibility, and commitment to thousands of customers in 50 U.S. States, federal territories, the Caribbean, Latin America, and the Middle East. WP is headquartered in Atlanta, GA, and with the addition of numerous field office locations across the U.S., we can ensure a high level of customer service to our domestic and international clientele. Among our clientele are many major medical centers, equipment manufacturers, and accreditation bodies. We specialize in providing expert radiation safety, consulting, and testing services and addressing complex technical and regulatory problems for clients around the world. WP maintains the very finest test equipment and computational and administrative resources to serve and support our technical staff. West Physics has been recognized by Inc. 5,000 a total of 10 times as one of the fastest-growing companies in the United States. West Physics is committed to the highest standards of ethics in everything that we do. We believe strongly that our customers are entitled to fair treatment and absolute honesty in every transaction. Therefore, we are a proud member of the U.S. Better Business Bureau and have earned their highest possible ranking (A+).West Physics Mission Statement
“To be the pre-eminent provider of medical and health physics services by delivering outstanding, relentlessly improving customer service and technical expertise, and in so doing, to improve the happiness of our customers and the quality of medical diagnosis and radiation safety for as many human beings as possible.”Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled
