Diagnostic Medical Physicist at West Physics

Chicago, IL

About the Job:

Position Title: Diagnostic Medical Physicist

Location: Chicago, IL

Position Status: full time / full benefits

Salary: Based on experience and knowledge level

www.westphysics.com

Description of position:

West Physics has an immediate opening for a Diagnostic Medical Physicist with proven clinical. This is a full-time position based in the Chicago, IL area. It is the primary responsibility of the diagnostic medical physicist to provide medical physics quality assurance, testing, and consulting services as needed by West Physics to fulfill its mission. Required skill sets for this position include, but are not limited to: excellent interpersonal skills, outstanding written and verbal communication skills, the ability to handle and prioritize multiple projects, the ability to work independently as well as part of a project team, the ability to exercise a high degree of responsibility and autonomy (once trained) and the ability to handle sensitive information in a professional and discrete manner. This position involves approximately 20% travel. This position involves substantial opportunities for professional growth and development in a fast-growing Inc. 5,000 company; as such, the candidate must be looking for a long-term employment opportunity. We strongly encourage you to apply today!

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide medical physics quality assurance, testing, and consulting services. Testing activities 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.
• Data review for CT, PET.
• Conduct dose investigations and ALARA reviews.
• Assist medical physicists and senior medical physicists with diagnostic radiology equipment testing.
• Occasionally speak at seminars and shows and represent West Physics’ vendor booth at such events in order to bring in new business and enhance company reputation.

Prerequisites:

• Master's degree (M.S.) in Medical Physics or physics-related discipline, and be ABR or ABMP board-certified or board-eligible; required
• Candidate must fulfill ACR requirements & be eligible to perform accreditation-related testing of MRI & CT units.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in the diagnostic imaging field with a solid foundation in radiation physics, radiation biology, electronics, and other areas relevant to equipment quality assurance testing.
• The ability to understand and apply regulations from a wide variety of State and Federal entities to a variety of client situations, as well as the ability to write effective policy and procedures, Radiation Safety Manuals, and user-friendly forms.
• Strong technical proficiency, the ability to manage multiple complex assignments concurrently and to completion, very 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) as well as very good general computer skills. Familiarity with Apple computers (i.e., macOS) and applications is a plus.
• The flexibility to travel up to 20-30% may be required for training and to service clients outside of the Chicago, IL field office.
• Applicant must have a valid drivers license.
• Applicant must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Desired Qualifications:

• Board Certified (DABR or ABMP) or working toward ABR parts II and/or III
• Completed Masters degree or higher in Medical Physics from a CAMPEP accredited program
• RSO eligible or previous RSO related experiences

Benefits:

• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• Generous vacation/sick time policy
• 401(k)
• Flexible Spending Account – Medical and Dependent Care
• 7 paid holidays
• Generous meal per-diem, travel reimbursements & hotel accommodations for qualifying work travel
• Continuing education: company paid maintenance for state/or national certifications and credentials

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 49 U.S. States, federal territories, the Caribbean, Latin America, and the Middle East. Among our clientele are many major medical centers (e.g., Stanford Hospitals, Cleveland Clinic, etc.), equipment manufacturers (e.g., GE Healthcare, Royal Philips, etc.) and accreditation bodies (e.g., The Joint Commission). We specialize in providing expert radiation safety, consulting, and testing services; and addressing complex technical and regulatory problems for clients around the world.

West Physics is headquartered in Atlanta, GA and occupies a state-of-the art office in a very desirable neighborhood near downtown Atlanta, within close proximity to a multitude of excellent dining, recreation, entertainment and cultural attractions. Our location is ideal for travel throughout the Southeast, the U.S., and internationally. West Physics maintains the very finest test equipment and computational and administrative resources to serve our technical staff. We also have field office locations in numerous U.S. metropolitan areas to ensure a high level of customer service to our domestic clientele.

A Criminal background check and credit check will be performed prior to employment. 

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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 49 U.S. States, federal territories, the Caribbean, Latin America, and the Middle East. Among our clientele are many major medical centers (e.g., Stanford Hospitals, Cleveland Clinic, etc.), equipment manufacturers (e.g., GE Healthcare, Royal Philips, etc.) and accreditation bodies (e.g., The Joint Commission). We specialize in providing expert radiation safety, consulting, and testing services; and addressing complex technical and regulatory problems for clients around the world. West Physics is headquartered in Atlanta, GA and occupies a state-of-the art office in a very desirable neighborhood near downtown Atlanta, within close proximity to a multitude of excellent dining, recreation, entertainment and cultural attractions. Our location is ideal for travel throughout the Southeast, the U.S., and internationally. West Physics maintains the very finest test equipment and computational and administrative resources to serve our technical staff. We also have field office locations... in numerous U.S. metropolitan areas to ensure a high level of customer service to our domestic clientele.

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