Radiation Physicist jobs in Connecticut

Radiation Physicist ensures the quality of care in the use of radiation-producing sources and imaging equipment and the protection of patients and staff from radiation. Calibrates all radiation therapy equipment, conducts X-ray machine performance surveys, and implements procedures to ensure quality control for electronic imaging devices. Being a Radiation Physicist recommends radiation safety procedures. Informs staff in radiation safety practices. Additionally, Radiation Physicist may require an advanced degree of radiation physics. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. The Radiation Physicist contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. Work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. To be a Radiation Physicist typically requires 4 to 7 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Health Physicist I
  • Yale New Haven Health
  • New Haven, CT OTHER
  • Overview

    To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

    EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran


    Responsibilities

    1. Provides surveillance of all health physics activities, including personnel and environmental monitoring.
    2. Provides consultation to all departments of the Hospital on matters relating to radiation protection, safety, and quality assurance.
    3. Performs routine audits of the radiation protection program to assess the overall performance as well as identify areas for needed improvement. Assists with creating and implementation of corrective actions to improve the radiation protection program.
    4. Assists in the development of policies and procedures pertaining to the safe use of radiation and radioactive materials.
    5. Assists in creating, improving, and implementing training and education resources for patients and staff.
    6. Maintains records of receipt, delivery, and shipping of all radioactive materials entering or leaving Yale-New Haven Hospital.
    7. Monitors all devices capable of producing ionizing radiation from the standpoint of the safety of patients and Hospital personnel. These duties include but are not limited to measurement of radiation levels in rooms surrounding x-ray equipment, radioactive storage spaces, patients containing radioactive material, and procedural areas that use radioactive materials.
    8. Assists in the distribution and collection of personnel monitoring equipment; maintains personnel exposure records, notifies and investigates individuals and their supervisors of exposures exceeding control limits and recommends appropriate remedial actions.
    9. Instructs patients, family, and personnel in proper radiation protection procedures through in -service lectures and consultation.
    10. Assists in the waste disposal program, including transport, storage, and disposal records.
    11. Assists in leak testing and inventory control of all sealed sources.
    12. Assists in radiopharmaceutical therapies to insure safe administration of doses, adherence to isolation and decontamination requirements, and release of patients and facilities afterwards. Insures that appropriate bioassay procedures are performed and completed.
    13. Performs decontamination activities for planned and unplanned events involving radioactive material . Coordinates response with emergency room personnel in the event of a radiation accident involving the need for decontamination.
    14. Provides in-service lectures to those personnel working around or concerned about radiation or radioactive sources.
    15. Participates in shielding activities, such as the design and survey of procedural rooms requiring ionizing radiation shielding.
    16. Through membership in scientific organization, attendance at scientific meetings, and reading of scientific journals, maintains an up-to-date knowledge of developments in radiological physics, and introduces new developments into the program at Yale-New Haven Hospital.

     


    Qualifications

    EDUCATION (number of years and type required to perform the position duties): Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in Health Physics, Radiological Physics, or closely related discipline.

     

    EXPERIENCE (number of years and type required to meet an acceptable level of performance): 0-2 years of experience in radiation safety or similar role (e.g. occupational safety) preferred.

     

     SPECIAL SKILLS: Ability to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to implement a safe radiation environment in a dynamic setting. Knowledge of radiation detection equipment, occupational monitoring devices, proficiency in data analysis, problem solving skills, strong communication skills, and ability to work well in a team environment.

     

    ACCOUNTABILITY (how this position is held accountable for such as goals achievement, budget adherence, or other areas of accountability): Responsible for the maintenance of Radiation Safety Standards throughout the Hospital.

     

     COMPLEXITY (describe planning, problem solving, decision making, creative activity, or other special factors inherent in the responsibilities of this position): In personal and job-related decisions and actions, consistently demonstrates the values of integrity (doing the right thing), patient-centered (putting patients and families first), respect (valuing all people and embracing all differences), accountability (being responsible and taking action), and compassion (being empathetic). Regularly exercise discretion and independent judgment in determining appropriate actions to be taken for maintenance of Radiation Safety Standards; conduct surveys to assure that safety and quality assurance requirements are satisfied; assist in operation of the Radiation Dosimetry program, ordering, storage, and maintenance of records for radioisotopes used throughout the Hospital.

     

    LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:

     

    INFORMATIONAL SPECIAL WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMAND: Some job tasks require direct patient interaction and presence during treatment, including the surgical environment . Heavy lifting may occasionally be required.


    YNHHS Requisition ID

    106781
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Quantum Engineer (Physicist)
  • Quantum Circuits
  • New Haven, CT FULL_TIME
  • Quantum Circuits, Inc. (QCI) is developing a full-stack quantum computing platform using superconducting devices and a modular, robust, and scalable architecture. QCI's mission is to build the first t...
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Radiation Therapist
  • Griffin Health Brand
  • Derby, CT FULL_TIME
  • Accurately delivers a planned course of radiotherapy. Keeps accurate treatment records. Provides care to patients of all ages. Exercises professional judgment in treatment delivery. Applies principles...
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Radiation Therapist
  • Yale New Haven Health
  • New Haven, CT OTHER
  • OverviewTo be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, a...
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Radiation Therapist
  • Griffin Hospital
  • Derby, CT FULL_TIME
  • Accurately delivers a planned course of radiotherapy. Keeps accurate treatment records. Provides care to patients of all ages. Exercises professional judgment in treatment delivery. Applies principles...
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Radiation Therapist
  • Middlesex Health
  • Middletown, CT PART_TIME
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Physician / Michigan / Locum Tenens / Locums Radiation Physicist Job in Michigan Job
  • Md Staff Llc
  • Grand Blanc, MI
  • Locum Tenens Opportunity: Medical Radiation Scientist (Radiation Physicist) Location: MichiganRegion: Near Grand Blanc, ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Radiologic Technologist
  • Carle Foundation Hospital
  • Peoria, IL
  • * Clinical Imaging* Accurately perform diagnostic exams of patient as requested by provider using proper MA, KV, Time an...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Radiation Therapist
  • Duke Health
  • Carrboro, NC
  • At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones,...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Radiation Therapist - Duke Cancer Center - Macon Pond
  • Duke Health
  • Raleigh, NC
  • At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones,...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Radiation Therapist
  • Duke Health
  • Cary, NC
  • At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones,...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Radiologic Technologist
  • CARLE
  • Peoria, IL
  • Assist in the delivery of primary health care services and patient care management by performing diagnostic imaging in a...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Physicist - $66-105 per hour
  • TRS Healthcare
  • Birmingham, AL
  • Tenet-Alabama is seeking a Physicist for a job in Homewood, Alabama. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Physicist...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Radiation Physicist-Willowbrook
  • Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group
  • Houston, TX
  • At Houston Methodist, the Radiation Physicist is responsible for performing measurements and providing data for quality ...
  • 1/3/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Income Estimation for Radiation Physicist jobs
$205,705 to $254,261

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