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We are looking for a Medical Physicist for a part-time permanent role onsite in Las Vegas, NV. *This position is considered At-Will and will serve at the pleasure of the CEO* **Successful candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. and able to go W2**
Job Responsibility:
Responsible for planning dosimetry and optimizing radiation treatments, ensuring patients receive the correct dose, and monitoring radiation exposure levels of staff and patients
Works directly with radiology residents, fellows, and faculty while participating in a patient’s diagnosis and treatment
Assists with Radiation safety program reviews and assists, develops, plans, and research projects with residents and faculty in the areas of radiation safety by optimizing imaging protocols
Develops and presents physics curriculum for residency didactics
Requirements:
Board certification by the American Board of Radiology and certified by the Medical Dosimetry Certification Board
Knowledge of: Advanced radiology equipment and software
in equipment certification (acceptance testing, annual testing), shielding calculations, site planning, and technologist QA/QC in Nuclear Medicine
adult and pediatric care, equipment, supplies and practices
federal, state, local and accreditation laws, regulations and standards
principles and practices of medical care management and administration
quality assurance and performance improvement principles and methods
department and hospital safety practice and procedures
patient rights
age specific patient care practices
infection control policies and practices
handling, storage, use and disposal of hazardous materials
department and hospital emergency response policies and procedures
Skill in: Proficient in general diagnostic radiology, ER and acute inpatient cases, with efficiency to be able to read high volumes
using computers and related software applications
communicating with a wide variety of people from diverse socio-economic and ethnic backgrounds
establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with all personnel contacted in the course of duties
efficient, effective and safe use of equipment
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Mobility to work indoors in Radiology and use standard equipment, stamina to remain seated and maintain concentration for extended periods of time
vision to read printed materials and a computer screen
hearing and speech to communicate effectively in-person and over the telephone
Strength and agility to exert up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects
As the position includes exposure to radiation, physicists are required to wear a film badge, which is read according to RPII regulations and adhere to radiation policies/procedures established by the hospital
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this classification
Education: Master’s degree with specialized training in medical physics, physics, or related field, and three (3) years of experience in diagnostic clinical application in medical physics