JOB DESCRIPTION
The role of a Medical Physicist directly involves the quality, safety, and regulatory compliance of medical imaging modalities.
The quality and safety aspect can be divided into the following three areas:
- acceptance testing of imaging modalities to ensure patient safety and image quality, (b) periodic evaluation of imaging modalities to ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements, and (c) evaluation after major repairs/service of imaging equipment to ensure patient safety and image quality.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- To sit as a member on any committee to which being nominated.
- To determine radiation doses for various radiologic procedures
- To perform on call according to operational needs.
- May be required to write policies and procedures for the department of medical physics.
- Provides in-service training for Physicians, radiographers, technicians and nursing staff.
- May be required to assist in the quality assurance of diagnostic radiology equipment.
- Will be required to perform quality assurance surveys of diagnostic radiology equipment and Nuclear medicine and MRI
- To perform radiation protection surveys of both diagnostic and Nuclear Medicine installations.
- To perform shielding barrier calculations for diagnostic radiology
- To assist with the monitoring of doses to personnel using personal systems
- To perform diagnostic QC tests on digital radiography units and digital mammography units
- To measure patient doses for diagnostic radiology procedures
- To estimate the radiation dose received by the patient as well as ways to keep the radiation dose to the workers as low as possible.
- To have experience in image reconstruction and data analysis.
- To assist in determining the optimal approaches to be used for processing different types of nuclear medicine studies
Accountabilities
- Prepares reports to ensure safe use of ionizing radiation within the hospital.
- Performs the quality assurance tests on linear accelerators at weekly, monthly and annual intervals and generates reports as required by the medical physicists.
- To prepare reports of work carried out relating to the work carried out in the department and other reports as they may relate to the safe use of ionizing radiation within the hospital.
QUALIFICATIONS
Experience :-
Required:
- Upon completion of Internship.
Desired:
Educational Qualification: Required:
- BSc degree in Physical Science from an accredited program or equivalent.
- Bachelor's degree in physics
Desired:
- Master's degree in physics, medical physics, or a related field
ABOUT US
At SSMC, we firmly believe that the human touch is a fundamental part of care. We understand that health care is both an art and a science, running deeper than simply diagnosing and treating those who rely on us. Our SSMC Model of Care puts our patients at the forefront of our purpose and at the heart of everything we do, ensuring that the needs of our patients come first. Every one of our patients receives individualized attention from a multidisciplinary team of experts who collaborate closely to deliver trusted and compassionate care. From the very first point of contact with SSMC, to the moment patients are back home, we ensure speciality-specific care at every stage and in every interaction. As one of the largest tertiary hospitals in the UAE, SSMC provides access to specialist medical treatments and advanced diagnostics, with a commitment to becoming a Destination Medical Center in the UAE and wider region.
ABOUT THE TEAM
About Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC)
SSMC is the largest tertiary hospital in the UAE and serves to elevate the provision of health care services in the nation under the mandate of the Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030.
Supported by the latest diagnostic and treatment modalities available, SSMC offers care in 44 specialties. A team of locally and internationally trained medical, clinical and admin professionals work seamlessly together, which promotes comprehensive interdisciplinary learning, allowing SSMC to become a leading hub for integrated patient-centric medical services in the region.
As the region's leading tertiary facility, SSMC has 742 patient beds, 18 operating theatres, and includes a hybrid operating room, 26-bed neonatal intensive care unit, and the UAE's largest pathology lab.
