Medical/Radiation Physicist

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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*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.