Medical Physicist
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Medical Physicist
The University of Miami/UHealth department of OHSC Radiation Control has an exciting opportunity for a full time Medical Physicist to work in UHealth Medical Campus. The Medical Physicist (H) consults with physicians and cares for patients in hospitals healthcare facilities and clinics. Moreover the incumbent performs and supervises treatments using therapeutic equipment and resolves issues dealing with radiation therapy and diagnostic radiology.
CORE JOB FUNCTIONS
Monitors radiation output employed for cancer patients.
Measures radioactivity in the human body and uses medical imaging to examine a patients internal organs and metabolic rate.
Ensures optimal equipment performance and protects patients andphysicians from radiation hazards.
Works with patients in a range of roles explaining treatment proceduresand possible side effects.
Works closely with doctors to add technical results to patient reports.
Evaluates changes to patient diagnosis techniques in response to newprocedures.
Reviews existing local practice advises on procurement of newequipment and compiles reports to initiate changes.
Monitors equipment to ensure that correct and consistent results oroutputs are achieved and ensures that ongoing maintenance routines arefollowed.
Drafts and develops policies for operating equipment.
Commences audit visits to hospital departments to check compliancewith health and safety legislation including decontamination routinesradioactive waste management and radiation detection advice.
Adheres to University and unitlevel policies and procedures andsafeguards University assets.
CORE QUALIFICATIONS
Masters degree in relevant field.
Certification and Licensing:
Valid State of Florida license.
Minimum 1 year of relevant experience.
Knowledge Skills and Attitudes:
Skill in collecting organizing and analyzing data.
Ability to recognize analyze and solve a variety of problems.
Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions.
Any relevant education certifications and/or work experience may be considered.
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The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical dental tuition remission and more.
UHealthUniversity of Miami Health System South Floridas only universitybased health system provides leadingedge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center we are proud to serve South Florida Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and subspecialties and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching research and patient care. Were the challenge youve been looking for.
The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.
Job Status:
Full timeEmployee Type:
StaffPay Grade:
H20Employment Type
Full-Time
