Medical Physicist

Higher Talent Healthcare is currently seeking qualified Medical Physicist (Medical Imaging)

for exciting full time, permanent and locum opportunities in a variety of disciplines on behalf of our client, the Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Health Services. These positions are located in both urban and rural settings across Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.

Who We Are

NL Health Services employs over 21,000 professionals across the province in five geographical zones. We know that it is our people that make our organization great. Health care attracts smart, caring individuals who want to make a difference and help people. We are looking for compassionate professionals to come join us in helping provide health services and quality care in our communities.

The Community

Sitting on the edge of the Atlantic, Newfoundland and Labrador’s rugged beauty, breathtaking coastlines and “salt of the earth” people will draw you in. The culture, the character and the comfort you will experience here will make you feel truly at home. A perfect place to put down roots while growing your professional career, this province offers a mix of modern amenities, historical charm and nature’s wonders all in one – just what the doctor ordered, you might say.

Position : Medical Physicist (Medical Imaging)

Job Summary :

The Medical Imaging Program is a clinical support program of NL Health Services and provides services to all 42 Medical Imaging sites in the province. The program serves to provide its consumers with quality diagnostic and therapeutic procedures that assist in the provision of appropriate and timely patient care. The program is an integral component of the diagnostic and treatment services made available to internal consumers and external consumers. Timely and accurate Medical Imaging is used to guide appropriate patient management, minimize length of hospital stays, and provide invasive procedures using imaging techniques in lieu of more invasive and costly surgical techniques. The environment is highly technical, characterized by dynamic technological advancements requiring constant knowledge development. Healthcare Medical Imaging is a high profile service constantly under public, political, and

media scrutiny in terms of service delivery, access to services, and efficiency.

The Medical Physicist plays key role in the Radiation Safety team and is responsible for a broad range of support and technical expertise for the Radiation Safety Program at NL Health Services. This person will take a lead role in the Corporate Radiation Safety and Quality Assurance Committees to promote best practices throughout NL Health Services. The Medical Physicist will develop and maintain an active research program and teach at the technical, graduate, and post-graduate levels, as needed. A part-time clinical appointment with Memorial University Facility of Medicine in the Discipline of Radiology to support research and teaching activities may be offered.

Duties of this position include the following :

• Ensuring that all activities involving radiation-emitting devices are conducted in accordance with applicable regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Performing structural shielding design / calculations for medical x-ray imaging
• facilities, and evaluating existing lead shielding integrity and thickness.
• Providing radiation dose calculations and risk evaluations for patients and staff.
• Evaluating radiological imaging equipment performance, including performing acceptance testing.
• Monitoring and auditing compliance with relevant regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Responding to, investigating, and performing follow up of radiation safety related incidents / accidents.
• Developing, implementing, and promoting safe practices and conducting audits of the
• practices.
• Developing and providing education and training in radiation safety.
• Preparing technical reports, including but not limited to, shielding reports, dose assessments from unplanned events, and hazard / environmental assessments related to radiation-emitting devices.
• Developing provincial guidelines and documents specific to NL Health Services employees and other stakeholders as required.
• Reviewing occupational radiation exposure levels and making recommendations as
• needed.
• Assessing, with the Radiation Safety Officers and Nuclear Medicine Medical Physicist, the various dosimetry services available, as needed.
• Performing other duties as required.

The incumbent is required to travel between sites within NL Health Services. A minimum of 40% of time is spent at sites / health centres across Newfoundland and Labrador.

Job Demands :

By applying for this job, you acknowledge an understanding that regular requirements

and demands of this job include (but are not limited to) :

Occasional requirement to physically lift or move calibration and related equipment.

Job Qualifications :

A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required.

Salary and Incentives :

Salary ($52.24 - $65.82 per hour)

The following sign-on Incentives may be applicable and can be combined :

Student bursary up to $10,000