• Medical Physics Specialist Part Time

    Baylor Scott & White Health (Temple, TX)


    Shift: Part Time- 20 hours a week (preferable Monday-Friday availability)

     

    Setting: Radiation Safety Department

     

    About Us

     

    Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.

    Our Core Values are:

    + We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.

    + We never settle by constantly striving for better.

    + We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.

    + We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.

     

    Benefits

     

    Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:

     

    + Eligibility on day 1 for all benefits

    + Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match, up to 5%

    + Debt-free tuition assistance, offering access to many no-cost and low-cost degrees, certificates and more

    + Immediate access to time off benefits

     

    At Baylor Scott & White Health, your well-being is our top priority.

     

    Note: Benefits may vary based on position type and/or level

    Job Summary

    The Medical Physics Specialist 1 helps maintain compliance with regulations for imaging equipment and processes. Functions as the liaison and first line of communication between radiation safety staff and physicians, staff, and patients.

    Essential Functions of the Role

    + Works with the Radiation Safety Physics Staff to ensure that radiation safety and image quality standards are maintained.

    + Arranges for calibration of radiation monitoring instruments. Records calibrations and dates in computer and maintains calibrations certificates.

    + Able to conduct performance evaluations of patient imaging equipment.

    + Maintains appropriate, accurate, and complete documentation to ensure regulatory compliance in an organized and timely manner.

    + Communicates as needed and in a timely manner with the personnel monitoring vendor to handle routine issues.

    + Notifies the Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) immediately of any unusual exposure events.

    + Performs measurements of patient and public exposure levels. Ensures regulatory standards are met and doses minimized under a licensed medical physicist's direction.

    Key Success Factors

    + Knowledge of imaging equipment, processes and quality standards.

    + Knowledge of radiation testing, safety and compliance.

    + Able to conduct performance evaluations of patient imaging equipment under the supervision of a licensed medical physicist.

    + Able to box and ship radioactive hazardous materials following state and federal rules.

    + Able to communicate appropriate radiation safety concerns to the facilities in a manner that will facilitate improvements.

    + Able to properly respond to radiation exposure from area or machine-radiation surveys, cleanup of radioactive spills and patient excreta, etc.

    + Able to understand radiation safety and set an example for fellow employees.

    + Able to take call, if required.

     

    Belonging Statement

     

    We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported, and that our workforce should be reflective of the communities we serve.

    QUALIFICATIONS

    + EDUCATION - Grad of an Accredited Program

    + EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience

    CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION

    + Drivers License (TXDL): If moving from out of state must obtain valid TX DL within 90 days of hire.

     

    As a health care system committed to improving the health of those we serve, we are asking our employees to model the same behaviours that we promote to our patients. As of January 1, 2012, Baylor Scott & White Health no longer hires individuals who use nicotine products. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.