Medical Physicist

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Enforce all radiation safety practices including appropriate and safe operation of radiological equipment and handling of radioactive material.
• Perform radiation safety and quality assurance surveys of radiological equipment, as part of a regular periodic safety program, and maintain record of the survey data, and report results to the responsible authority.
• Ensure occupational safety of all radiological and involved staff and patients who are exposed to procedure related radiation by carrying out safety rounds in center, ergonomic check, hazardous condition identification, safety check and safe use of Personal Protective Equipment and other safety protocols.
• Develop and conduct a radiation safety-training program for the radiology personnel, coordinate orientation of new staff and refresher upgrade of radiation safety protocols knowledge and skill of radiology staff.
• Liaise with relevant departments for all necessary safety protocols, training and continuous professional development of radiological staff and implementation of other radiology related administrative policies.
• Train and coordinate activities with other healthcare practitioners and involved staff in addition to the radiology staff, where assistance can be sought regarding radiation safety, i.e. in Hazmat management, storage, equipment check etc.
• Monitor environmental radiation levels that both radiology and other staff are exposed with the use of radiological equipment and in general areas such as basements and rooms adjacent to radiology.
• Plan and assist in planning radiation-safe new buildings and/or modifications in existing physical structure coordinate the provision of appropriate medical care for the exposed staff as per safety protocols.
• Coordinate drills and training for the staff in management of possible radiation fallout disaster and scenarios of possible intake of patients by the center in radiation exposure emergencies.
• Perform other job related duties.

• Area specific equipment, tools, software
• Health Information System
• Work-stream leads, subordinates
• All involved internal and external disciplines (clinical and non-clinical), clinical/medical team members, patients and their family members
• Expected to use analytical and critical-thinking skills to reach objective conclusions
• Dealing with patients and their families
• Great deal of details and accuracy
• Perpetual interaction with other relevant stakeholders
• Coverage during emergencies, disasters, other unplanned unprecedented occasions
• Occasional overtime, on call, weekend, holidays work might be required
• Safe Practice related to PPE (Personal Protection Equipment)
• Operating in safe manner to reduce risk of injuries

Work Experience : Minimum of 5 (five) years’ postgraduate Medical Physics/Radiation experience in the area of Diagnostic Radiology, Nuclear Medicine, Radiation Safety or related field in similar setting/environment – Essential

Registration with Saudi Commission for Health Specialties – Essential

Board certification in Diagnostic Radiology or Nuclear Medicine or Health Physics from American Board or Radiology (ABR) or American Board of Medical Physics (ABMP) – Preferred

English Language |  Level – I – Essential

Computer : Level II – Essential

Master Degree in Medical Physics