Medical/Radiation Physicist

Medical/Radiation Physicist🔍Dean of Research, Stanford, California, United States📁Health and Safety📅Sep 16, 2022 Post Date📅93617 Requisition #SCHOOL/UNIT DESCRIPTION:

The Department of Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) at Stanford University supports and advances the teaching, learning and research activities at Stanford by promoting a safe and healthy campus environment. Comprised of over 10 technical groups with more than 50 specialists who work in the field with top researchers, faculty, staff, and students, we focus on practical safety and environmental solutions by working with our campus partners in a process of shared learning to support the mission and research of Stanford University. The work environment is team-oriented, collaborative, deadline-driven, and vibrant.

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• We create a hub of innovation through the power of diversity of disciplines and people.
• We provide equitable access and opportunity to all members of the community in order to do their best work, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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• We promote a culture of belonging, equity, and safety.
• We embed these values in excellence of education, research, and operation.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The EH&S Health Physics (HP) group develops and administers the institutional radiation safety, laser safety, and electromagnetic safety programs. The Health Physics program is seeking a Medical-Radiation Physicist to support the radiation safety program, with emphasis in radiation safety at Stanford University, Stanford Health Care (SHC), Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital (LPCH), and the Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System (VAPAHCS). This position will also review proposed research uses of x-rays, evaluate, calculate and estimate risks of patient doses, and provide investigators with estimates and advice on radiation safety issues and solutions. If you are looking to advance the field of medical physics and be an integral part of the design of our complex radiation safety program, then this may be the career opportunity for you!

CORE DUTIES:

• Provide instructions and conduct technical seminars on radiation safety and medical physics to staff and academic audiences on research, best practices and developing techniques. Publish papers in refereed journals.
• Develop and oversee state of the art, pioneering radiation/x-ray safety programs.
• Provide training and coaching to select staff.
• Medical Physicist core clinical duties additionally include manage hospital-wide Computed Tomography (CT) device accreditation and ensuring their compliance with relevant State codes; optimize protocols to keep radiation doses low while maintaining adequate image quality; calculate radiation doses for patients and research subjects for all types of clinical x-ray exposures.

ADDITIONAL CORE DUTIES:

• Provide imaging physics service for Stanford Health Care, Lucille Packard Children’s Hospital and the Veterans Administration Palo Alto Health Care Services (VAPAHCS) facility. The services include, but not limited to, imaging equipment survey per State, ACR or TJC requirement, patient dose calculation, shielding design for x-ray imaging.
• Help hospital imaging service team to ascertain the safe use of medical ionizing imaging techniques and meet State and Federal regulations, Joint Commission recommendations, and University policies.
• Review proposed research uses of x-rays in human subjects, evaluate doses and estimate risks associated with the doses and provide investigators with such estimates and advise investigators on radiation safety issues and how to solve related problems.
• Provide healthcare staff training (for physicians, technologists, and nurses), as well as assistance in administrative efforts with regards to inspections and regulations.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education & Experience:

Master’s degree in medical physics, or related field with seven years of applicable experience in health physics/medical physics and program management performing duties similar to those listed above.

Desired:

Experience working with radiology imaging equipment including radiography, fluoroscopy, mammography, and CT. Nuclear medicine is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated experience in overseeing and evaluating the overall health/medical physics program, including budget needs, long-range goals, and department objectives.
• Strong research and development leadership skills to improve the methods and programs.
• Knowledge of practices and methods at comparable facilities at an international level.
• Proven experience with regulatory compliance, policies, and procedures; knowledge of radioactive material license, amendment, and renewal process at state, national and international levels.
• Extensive experience in the design, development, and optimization of radiation shielding, safety devices, and radiation machines.
• Demonstrated track-record of publications in journals and national and international presentations in technical and professional meetings.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with diverse audiences and to explain technical concepts clearly and concisely.

Certifications and Licenses:

American Board of Radiology or equivalent diagnostic imaging certification, or on track for certification.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:

• Occasionally stand/walk; frequently sitting; rarely kneel/crawl; occasionally twist/bend/stoop/squat, reach/work above shoulders; frequently grasp lightly/fine manipulation; rarely grasp forcefully; frequently perform desk-based computer tasks, use a telephone, write by hand; rarely sort/file paperwork or parts, scrub/sweep/mop; occasionally operate foot and/or hand controls.
• Frequently lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds; rarely lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh 11-40 pounds or more.
• Able to wear a respirator and perform duties while wearing.
• Auditory acuity to hear clicks and buzzers for detection equipment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid California non-commercial class driver license. Ability to drive day and night.

* - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• May be exposed to radioactive materials and/or ionizing radiation, Class IIIB or IV lasers, magnetic or electromagnetic fields, and lead.
• May be exposed to biohazards (urine, blood, feces) while working with patients and/or animals in ER's, OR's or IR's (interventional radiology). Must gown up for sterile environments.
• May require travel to off campus locations.

WORK STANDARDS:

• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
• Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
• Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University’s Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu.

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• Freedom to grow. We offer career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or audit a course. Join a TedTalk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or global leader speak.
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*The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

*Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Additional Information

• Schedule: Full-time
• Job Code: 4399
• Employee Status: Regular
• Grade: M
• Requisition ID: 93617