Mbpcc
Diagnostic/Nuclear Medicine Medical Physicist
Baton Rouge, LA · Full-time
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 30 days ago
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About the role
- As a Diagnostic/Nuclear Medicine Medical Physicist, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality, and innovation in our diagnostic and nuclear imaging services.
- This position offers a blend of clinical excellence, academic opportunities, and professional growth, with the potential for an adjunct faculty appointment at LSU's Department of Physics and Astronomy.
- Ensure safe, effective use of radionuclides for both diagnostic imaging and therapeutic procedures (e.g., Lu-177, Ac-225).
Responsibilities
- Perform individualized patient dosimetry calculations for radiopharmaceutical therapies (MIRD schema, voxel-based, Monte Carlo-based).
- Establish and validate calibration protocols for dose calibrators, imaging systems, and therapy planning tools.
- Monitor and optimize patient radiation exposures in compliance with ALARA principles.
- Perform quality assurance, troubleshooting, and consultation for advanced imaging modalities, including CT, MRI, PET/SPECT, ultrasound, x-ray, fluoroscopy, and mammography.
- Support radiotherapy imaging systems (e.g., CT sim, MRI sim) and MR-LINAC QA workflows.
- Lead the selection, acceptance testing, and commissioning of cutting-edge diagnostic and nuclear imaging equipment.
- Develop and optimize imaging protocols to enhance clinical efficiency, safety, and image quality.
- Collaborate with MBPCC and LSU on innovative research projects, with opportunities to publish in peer-reviewed journals.
Requirements
- Ability to thrive in both independent and collaborative settings.
- Education
- M.S. or Ph.D. in Medical Physics, or Ph.D. in Physics with postdoctoral training in medical physics.
- Completion of an accredited residency program.
- Experience
- Certification
- ABR (or ABMP) certification in Diagnostic or Nuclear Medical Physics required (or eligibility with intent to certify within 12 months). ABSNM certification in Nuclear Medicine Physics and Instrumentation or eligibility preferred.
- Skills & Competencies
- Passion for continuous learning and clinical excellence.
- Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive Base Salary with a sign-on bonus.
Nice to have
- 3-5 years of clinical experience in diagnostic and/or nuclear medicine physics preferred.
- Experience with multi-site clinical operations and regulatory compliance is a plus.
- ABSNM certification in Nuclear Medicine Physics and Instrumentation or eligibility preferred.
Skills
- Work with cutting-edge imaging and radiotherapy technologies in a leading cancer center.
- Train and mentor clinical staff on new technologies and procedures.
- Exceptional analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Compensation
- Competitive Base Salary with a sign-on bonus.
- Incentive Pay Program.
Benefits
- Full-Time | Competitive Salary | Comprehensive Benefits | Sign-On Bonus
- As a leader in oncology, we are seeking a Diagnostic/Nuclear Medicine Medical Physicist to join our dynamic team in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
- This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a collaborative, academic, and patient-centered environment while advancing your career in medical physics.
- Research & Education (25%)
- Continuing Education Reimbursement to fuel your professional growth.
- Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- Generous Paid Time Off.
Company info
- Incentive Pay Program.
- Discretionary Research Funding.
- 401(k)/403(b) with employer contributions.
Equal opportunity
- equal opportunity employer.
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