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Associate Physicist, Full-Time

Job ID
2024-153463
Department
Medical Physics
Site
Hackensack University Med Cntr
Job Location
US-NJ-Hackensack
Position Type
Full Time with Benefits
Standard Hours Per Week
40
Shift
Day
Shift Hours
Day
Weekend Work
Weekends as Needed
On Call Work
No On-Call Required
Holiday Work
As Needed

Overview

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

 

The Associate Physicist is responsible for existing or new applications in diagnostic radiology, interventional radiology, interventional cardiology, research, and radiation oncology.

Responsibilities

A day in the life of a Associate Physicist at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

  • Acceptance testing of new or replaced ionizing radiation producing equipment in diagnostic radiology, interventional radiology, interventional cardiology, research, and radiation oncology.
  • Design and evaluate radiation protective shielding with the Medical Center, as well as satellite facilities.
  • Establish and implement a required regulatory preventive maintenance program within diagnostic radiology, interventional radiology, interventional cardiology, research, and radiation oncology. This includes required testing of the following equipment: general radiographic, general fluoroscopic, computer tomography, mobile radiographic, mobile fluoroscopic, dental, cabinet, cardiac catheterization, mammography, mammography stereotactic, digital radiography, and simulator.
  • Performing radiation protection surveys as required by the NJDEP Bureau of Radiological Health.
  • Work with genetic counseling to calculate the radiation dose to the fetus when required.
  • Keep abreast of the evolving ionizing radiation techniques in diagnostic radiology, interventional radiology, interventional cardiology, research, and radiation oncology.

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
  • Master of Science in Physics or related field.
  • Three years clinical experience in diagnostic medical physics.
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:
  • Five years clinical experience in diagnostic medical physics.
Licenses and Certifications Preferred:
  • Certified by the American Board of Radiology in Diagnostic Medical Physics.
Contacts:
  • Regular contact with Medical Center personnel, patients and visitors.

If you feel the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!

Starting Minimum Rate

Starting at $180,918.40 Annually

Job Posting Disclosure

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.

The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:

Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
Experience: Years of relevant work experience.
Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.
Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.
Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.
Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.
Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.


Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.

In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.

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