Medical Health Physicist II

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Job Description:

Job Summary

Responsible for providing advanced technical expertise and operational support for the healthcare radiation safety program to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and promote safe use of ionizing and non-ionizing radiation in clinical environments. Performs complex evaluations, radiation exposure assessments, and safety audits across the healthcare enterprise. Collaborates with clinical teams, patients, and staff to manage radiation risks and implement protective measures. Supports education, training, and quality improvement initiatives related to radiation safety and medical physics practices.

Essential Functions

• Provides radiation safety consultation to physicians, staff, and patients regarding radiation exposure, protective measures, and compliance with safety standards.

• Performs complex radiation dose assessments, contamination control, and remediation activities in diagnostic and therapeutic areas.

• Determines inpatient or outpatient eligibility for radionuclide therapies, applies release criteria, and counsels patients on radiation precautions after discharge.

• Conducts safety audits, inspections, and performance evaluations of radiation-producing equipment to ensure compliance with state, federal, and accreditation requirements.

• Participates in the testing, calibration, and quality assurance of x-ray and fluoroscopic equipment, analyzing data and recommending corrective actions.

• Provides radiation safety training to physicians, technologists, nurses, and support staff, ensuring completion and documentation of educational requirements.

• Assesses occupational and patient radiation exposures, investigates incidents, and develops strategies to minimize risk and optimize safety practices.

• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to integrate radiation protection standards into clinical workflows and the healthcare environment of care.

• Assists in maintaining radiation safety documentation, permits, and records required for compliance with applicable regulations.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education Requirement

Master’s degree in Medical Physics, Health Physics, Radiological Physics, or related field.

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Experience Requirement

2-3 years of experience

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. All experience must be paid and in the same related field. Part-time and PRN experience will be prorated based on hours worked per week. Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted.

Certifications & Licensures

N/A

Working Conditions

A. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

B. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50lbs: 1. Never

C. Standing or walking with objects up to 10lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

D. Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

E. Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

F. Risk of back injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

G. Repetitive motion: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

H. Working at heights above 4 feet: 1. Never

I. Working in confined spaces: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

J. Risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

K. Job-related travel: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

L. Loud noises: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

M. Temperature extremes: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

N. Hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

O. Radiation: 4. Regular (> 50% of the time)

P. Burns: 1. Never

Q. Cuts/Punctures: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

R. Bloodborne/airborne pathogens: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

S. Recombinant DNA or viral vectors: 1. Never

T. Combative/violent people: 1. Never

U. Animal handling (including carcasses): 1. Never

V. Please specify other(s) and amount of exposure (i.e. Occasional, Intermittent or Regular): N/A

Physical Demands

This position requires intermittent sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; and performing tasks with repetitive motions (such as typing and operating technical equipment); and intermittent standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds; and occasionally lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Also involves some exposure to risk or injury from moving, lifting, or positioning equipment or materials; and exposure to hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste, cuts/punctures, bloodborne or airborne pathogens, and regular exposure to radiation.

Department:

Medical Practice Management

Shift:

Flex (United States of America)

Time Type:

Part time

Address:

706 23rd Street

City, State:

Ashland, Kentucky