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- Tracks radiation dose according and maintains compliance with Joint Commission and other regulatory agencies, and utilizes the results to improve clinical practice.
- Performs patient dose calculations from various imaging modalities as needed.
- Teaches radiology resident courses and provides lectures to physicians and technologists regarding imaging physics, safe use of imaging devices, image optimization and quality assurance and other topics as needed.
- Designs appropriate radiation shielding for site planning.
- Participates in application based imaging research. Submits abstracts to national conferences and publishes findings.
- Master's Degree in Medical Physics or related field required
- PhD in Medical Physics preferred
- Certification by American Board of Radiology (ABR) with ABR and MQSA certifications preferred but will consider candidates that are ABR eligible.
- A minimum of 2 years of experience with Diagnostic Imaging, Physics and/or Radiation Safety required
- 5 years of experience preferred
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Job Description
Would you like to be part of a team of colleagues that employs pioneering, innovative techniques to treat a variety of conditions with less risk, less pain and as little stress as possible? Do you have a passion for the highest quality and patient happiness? Then please respond to this dynamic opportunity available with one of the best places to work in Southern California We would be happy to hear from you.
Each year, almost 500,000 inpatient and outpatient exams and procedures are performed and interpreted at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Our Radiologists & Imaging Specialists are board certified by the American Board of Radiology in their respective subspecialties. Our subspecialized imaging physicians, American College of Radiology certified technologists and customer-service oriented staff provide our patients with brand-new imaging technologies and innovative treatment options in a compassionate environment.
Cedars-Sinai has been recognized as #1 in California and eight years in a row on the "Best Hospitals" Honor Roll by U.S. News & World Report,
Under the direction of the chief physicist and in collaboration with physicians, administrators, technologists, and others, the Medical Physicist is responsible for assuring diagnostic image quality and radiation dose optimization for all radiation imaging devices. The medical physicist stays abreast of imaging technology, completes or maintains board certification, and is accountable for all applicable documentation of duties performed.
The selected candidate can have an academic appointment on the clinical track in the Department of Imaging and will demonstrate continuous self-improvement, make effective contributions to sections, adhere to CSHS compliance plans, codes of conduct and hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
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Keywords: Imaging, Radiology, Physicist, MRI, X-Ray, CT, Nuclear Medicine, Mammography, Healthcare, Medical, Hospital, Los Angeles, CA, California
About Us
Cedars-Sinai is a leader in providing high-quality healthcare encompassing primary care, specialized medicine and research. Since 1902, Cedars-Sinai has evolved to meet the needs of one of the most diverse regions in the nation, setting standards in quality and innovative patient care, research, teaching and community service. Today, Cedars- Sinai is known for its national leadership in transforming healthcare for the benefit of patients. Cedars-Sinai impacts the future of healthcare by developing new approaches to treatment and educating tomorrow's health professionals. Additionally, Cedars-Sinai demonstrates a commitment to the community through programs that improve the health of its most vulnerable residents.
About the Team
Cedars-Sinai is one of the largest nonprofit academic medical centers in the U.S., with 886 licensed beds, 2,100 physicians, 2,800 nurses and thousands of other healthcare professionals and staff. Choose this if you want to work in a fast-paced environment that offers the highest level of care to people in the Los Angeles that need our care the most.
Req ID : 3163Working Title : Medical Physicist - Imaging/Radiology
Department : IMG Business Sys and Admin
Business Entity : Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Job Category : Imaging
Job Specialty : Nuclear/Invasive
Overtime Status : EXEMPT
Primary Shift : Day
Shift Duration : 8 hour
Base Pay : $ $154.26
