Diagnostic Medical Physicist I - Radiation Safety, Full-time, Days

Company Description

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better healthcare, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. At Northwestern Medicine, we pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, we take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?

Job Description

The Diagnostic Medical Physicist I reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

The Diagnostic Medical Physicist I provides clinical imaging physics support for Northwestern Medicine facilities. The Medical Physicist, under the direction of the Chief Physicist, will be engaged in physics testing aimed at satisfying regulatory and accreditation requirements. 

Responsibilities:

• Regulatory and Accreditation Requirements:
  • As a member of the Imaging Physics team, Physics I is expected to maintain expertise in regulatory and accreditation requirements (e.g. state, federal, TJC, ACR) that pertain to Diagnostic Imaging.
• Physics Equipment Testing:
  • Physics I will be responsible for general x-ray, portable x-ray, and mobile C-arm testing. 
  • Physics I staff will also be assigned advanced modality surveys (e.g. CT, MRI, FGI, Nuclear Medicine) which will be overseen by a Senior Physicist. 
  • Depending on the experience of the Physics I staff member these surveys may be performed under full supervision or may be performed independently with the Senior Physicist reviewing the final report.
• Optimization of Techniques/Clinical Applications:
  • The Physicist will assure equipment is used optimally and will work with technologists and radiologists to develop clinical and research protocols.
• All physicists will be expected to assist in the following duties:
  • Site planning in the form of shielding design and shielding integrity verification.
  • Patient dose estimates (fetal, skin, effective dose).
  • Imaging physics education for residents, clinical staff, and students in the NM Academy Schools.
• Working Conditions:
  • The Imaging Physics group is responsible for overseeing the completion of physics services for the Northwestern Medicine network. This involves traveling to NM imaging centers and hospitals in the north and west suburbs.
  • Physicists have a primary reporting location of Northwestern Memorial Hospital, but physicists will also be expected to travel to off-sites to support physics services. Mileage expenses is reimbursed.

AA/EOE.

Qualifications

Required:

• Minimum of a Master of Science degree in Medical Physics or related field
• Eligible for registration as a Diagnostic Imaging Specialist with the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA).
  • Must obtain DIS designation through IEMA within 3 months of hire.

Preferred:

• 1 years of experience as an Imaging Medial Physicist
• Diagnostic Imaging Specialist with the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA).
• Board eligible by ABR in Diagnostic Radiological Physics

Additional Information

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.