Physicist

Job Title: Physicist

Location: Clara Maass Medical Center

Department Name: Radiation Oncology

Req #: 0000245645

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $223,412.80 - $271,128.00 per year

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

The professional role of the Physicist includes equipment management, data acquisition and processing, research and development, teaching and training, quality assurance, radiation protection and radio pharmacy.

Qualification

• MS is radiation science, health physics or equivalent, minimum of 2 years experience.
• Pursues ongoing continuing education.
• Successful completion of all Orientation Programs.

Scheduling Requirements (non-exempt positions):

• Full-Time
• Day
• 37.5

Essential Functions:

• Assist with the implementation of other technology with nuclear medicine. (PACS,RTP,FUSION)
• Commercial software implementation on existing systems.
• Design and implementation of methods for image acquisition and data processing.
• Design, implementation, and staff training of patient data archiving.
• Ensures that the quantity of radioactive material administered to patients is appropriate for the procedure being performed in radionuclide therapy.
• Discussion with commercial manufacturers in ensuring that purchased equipment is fit for its intended clinical purpose.
• Evaluation and implementation of techniques developed by colleagues in other Hospitals.
• Fetal dosimetry for all clinical nuclear medicine procedures.
• Internal dosimetry for estimation of absorbed radiation dose to critical organs.
• Internal dosimetry for I-131 thyroid ablation and thyroid cancer therapy.
• Ongoing checks to ensure the accuracy and consistency of clinical results.
• Procurement and acceptance testing of new equipment.
• Quantitative measurement of image quality of existing gamma cameras and PET system.
• Software development from production of macros to automate tasks, to new applications written from scratch.
• Teaching and training of radiology residents.

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to supports our employees' physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey-whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer