Job Description

Open To The Public

Medical Physicist

Provincial Diagnostic Imaging - Health PEI

Permanent Part Time (80%) Excluded Position

Health PEI values the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that a diverse, equitable and inclusive work-place culture can bring.  Not only does this help us deliver better outcomes, more innovation, but it also creates a safer space for our patients when our employees are more reflective of the communities we serve. It is important for us to create an environment where our employees are comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work and challenging the status quo to make Health PEI a better more inclusive employer and healthcare system. We recognize we have more work to do but finding intentional ways to grow our understanding and support of those who have faced barriers due to accessibility, ethnicity, ancestry, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, language or other grounds is a key priority for us. We encourage underrepresented groups to join our team, be yourself, and help us achieve our vision for an inclusive workplace and healthcare system.  

The medical physicist is responsible for providing clinical physics support to Diagnostic Imaging Services at 2 acute care hospitals and 4 community hospitals on PEI.  The medical physicist leads the DI quality control and radiation safety programs and is the Radiation Safety Officer for nuclear medicine. Responsibilities include:

• Ensuring that all activities involving radiation emitting devices are conducted in accordance with applicable regulations, policies and procedures.
• Performing shielding design calculations for new rooms and evaluating existing lead shielding thickness
• On-going evaluation of imaging equipment performance, performing acceptance testing
• Participating in the selection, installation, and evaluation of new equipment
• Providing radiation dose calculations and risk evaluation for patients and staff
• Investigating and performing follow up of radiation safety related incidents.
• Providing education and training in radiation safety to staff and physicians.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Medical Physics or Health & Radiation Physics or equivalent education and experience.
• Canadian College of Physicists in Medicine Mammography Certification is required.
• Demonstrated ability to perform QC testing for x-ray, CT, ultrasound, BMD and MRI.
• Knowledge and understanding of hospital radiation safety programs including Nuclear Medicine.
• Minimum 3-5 years of clinical experience is required.
• A good previous work and attendance record.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively with others
• Additional relevant education and experience will be considered an asset.
• Demonstrated equivalencies will be considered.

Notice to all External Applicants - Health Care Workers are required to provide proof of Covid-19 vaccination as per Health PEI’s Covid-19 Immunization and Management Policy. In the event that a new hire is unable to be vaccinated as a result of a medical exemption they will be required to submit supporting documentation to Employee Health / Wellness and Safety.

Please ensure the application clearly demonstrates how you meet the noted qualifications as applicants will be screened based on the information provided. We would like to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

Salary Range:                     $51.61 – $64.52 per hour (as per Labor Market Adjustment)

Bi-Weekly Hours:               60 hours Bi-weekly, Rotating days

Posting ID:                           160829-0124DIPE

Closing Date:                       Open until filled