Health Physics Asst

MedStar Health is currently seeking a Health Physics Assistant to join our talented Patient Support Services team at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. This position is for an experienced assistant who will monitor radiation exposure, conduct area surveys, perform instrument calibrations, and oversee radioactive waste management.

In this role, you will provide general surveillance of radiation safety activities, including personnel, facility, and environmental monitoring in the Cath Lab. Additionally, you will assist the Radiation Safety Officer and RSC in developing safety programs, and provide occasional radiation safety training to the new hires.

MedStar Health is a great place to work and grow your career. We provide a supportive and inclusive work environment, comprehensive health and wellness benefits, generous PTO, tuition assistance, retirement plans, and many other benefits focused on your wellbeing. Apply today and learn how MedStar Health can be your next great career move!

Primary Duties:

• Assist with Imaging equipment quality assurance testing for fluoroscopy, radiograph, and ultrasound equipment in accordance with state and accreditation requirements. Perform and review room shielding evaluation and registration of x-ray machines.

• Assist with patient and room surveys, especially in cardiovascular brachytherapy procedures, radioactive seed implant procedures (prostate and cervical cancer), and I-131 therapy patients (thyroid cancer) before these patients are released per regulatory requirements.

• Occasionally participate in I-131 therapy patient room preparation, dose administration to the patients, and decon process. Take full responsibility to avoid any medical event.

• Oversee the radioactive waste program. Participate in cleaning radioactive material spills, receive/deliver radioactive packages, and perform appropriate surveys per DOT regulations to ensure that the packages are free from contamination.

• Evaluate personnel radiation exposure. Provide instructions to thyroid and cervical cancer patients. Conduct patient and area surveys during dose admin. Release therapy patients from licensee's control per regulation.

Qualifications:

• Associate degree in radiological, or related field OR Bachelor's degree in radiological science, or related field

• 1 - 2 years' experience identifying, monitoring, and disposing radioactive waste

• 1 - 2 years' experience in handling and calibration of imaging equipment