Medical Physicist

Location

St John's, NL | Canada

Job description

Job Description

Location: Provincial Coverage - Primary Site: Health Science Centre

Medical Physicist (Medical Imaging)
Medical Imaging - Radiography, Computed Tomography and Interventional Radiography
Provincial Coverage - Primary Site: Health Science Centre
Permanent, Full Time
27255POS
Hours 70 bi-weekly (8-hour days; on-call) Salary LX-40 ($50.22 - $63.26 per hour)
The following Sign on Incentives may be applicable and can be combined:
1. Signing bonus up to $10,000
2. Come Home incentive up to $50,000
3. Annual Market Differential of $39,518*
4. Relocation support
5. Student bursary up to $10,000
For more information on bursaries/incentives please visit or email [email protected]
*subject to Government of Newfoundland and Labrador approval annually
Competition Number 2023007663 Posted Date 26 January 2024 Closing Date Open until filled

About Us
Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services (NL Health Services) brings together five former separate health entities - Eastern Health, Central Health, Western Health, Labrador-Grenfell Health, and the Newfoundland and Labrador Centre for Health Information. The creation of a provincial health authority was announced following recommendations from Health Accord NL.

NL Health Services is responsible for delivering health and community services to more than 528,000 people living in Newfoundland and Labrador and employs over 21,000 people. NLHealthServices.ca.

The Provincial Health Authority in Newfoundland and Labrador serves a population of more than 525,000, offering the full continuum of health and community services, including public health, long term care, community services, correctional health, hospital care, and unique provincial programs and services. The PHA has responsibility for providing tertiary level health services which are offered through its academic healthcare facilities. These provincial responsibilities require a broad understanding of the service needs throughout the province. The organization also has significant roles with multiple partners in education, research, and the creation of new knowledge.

The transformation of the health system into one Provincial Health Authority was a key element of the Health Accord for Newfoundland and Labrador (HANL), released to the public in early 2022. The HANL outlines a vision of improved health and health outcomes for Newfoundlanders and Labradorians through acceptance of and interventions in social determinants of health, and a higher quality health system that rebalances community, hospital, and long-term care services.

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 includes 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 centers 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):
Required to make precision measurements and associated calculations.
Regularly works safely with radiation sources for medical purposes.
Demonstrated ability to complete tasks in a specified time frame.
Occasional requirement to physically lift or move calibration and related equipment.

Job Qualifications
" Successful completion of an accredited MSc or PhD in Medical Physics is required.
" Eligible for Certification in Diagnostic Imaging by the Canadian College of Physicists in Medicine (CCPM) is required (eligible for Certification as a Diplomat of the American Board of Radiology (ABR) or of the American Board of Medical Physics is considered equivalent).
" If not already certified in mammography or eligible for certification, then the candidate must be willing to train with a certified individual to become eligible.
" A minimum of 3 years of professional operational radiation safety experience, education or training within the last 5 years is required.
" Knowledge and understanding of radiation protection philosophies, procedures, equipment and techniques. Demonstrated ability to operate related equipment.
" Demonstrated technical expertise and knowledge of applicable legislation and regulatory bodies to ensure compliance with both provincial and federal regulations involving radiation hazards and safety.
" Knowledge of industry-recognized radiation safety organizations and practice standards.
" Related scientific working experience in radiation physics, radiation protection instrumentation, and x-ray emitting equipment would be an asset.
" Must possess effective communication and interpersonal skills in investigating issues, writing reports, providing advice and guidance; work well independently and collaboratively with others in a team environment.
" Experience with teaching and training of staff preferred.
" Demonstrated organizational skills.
" Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize work to meet deadlines & objectives.
" Proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint and Word and database applications.
" Experience working in a large teaching hospital environment would be an asset. Demonstrated a strong commitment to high clinical standards.
" Demonstrated strong interpersonal, leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
" Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
" A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required.

Employees, to review your attendance record please refer to your employee portal on the Intranet for details. The attendance record is only available to employees who are currently in positions that accumulate sick time.

If this is an internal posting only, only applicants of the Eastern Health NAPE LX Regional Bargaining Unit will be considered. If this is an internal and external posting, all applications will be accepted and preference will be given to those qualified candidates who are internal to the Eastern Health NAPE LX Regional Bargaining Unit.

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Upon successfully applying for a vacancy then you will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive this email please contact Recruitment 777-7777 ext 5-2 immediately

To become a part of our team, please submit an up to date resume/cover letter or application form online, clearly demonstrating how you meet the required qualifications. Include your current mailing address, day-time contact number, e-mail address, competition and employee number if applicable.
Contact Information for Recruitment Related Inquiries:

Telephone: (709) 777-7777 (5-2) or 1-800-563-3693
Email: [email protected] . Applications/resumes are not accepted at this email address.

If you are no longer interested in the position, you can withdraw your application by emailing [email protected] as soon as possible.

NL Health Services is committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment, selection, and onboarding processes. We will be happy to work with applicants requesting support during the process. If you have any questions, feel free to contact our Recruitment Line at 777-7777 press 5 then press 2 (long distance 1-800-563-3693) outlining how we can help.

EXTERNAL APPLICANTS: We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to provide a satisfactory Certificate of Conduct from the RCMP or local Police (Vulnerable Sector Check may be required), educational documents, registration/licensure if applicable and Social Insurance Number.

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