Job Status: open

Position Title: Medical Physicist

Position Based In: Saudi Arabia  

Employer / Client’s Detail: Leading Govt Hospital

Gender: Equal Opportunity Employer

Education: MSC in Medical Physics or Radiation Protection from an Accredited institution.

Experience:Minimum of two (2) years post graduation relevant Experience in Radiation Protection in healthcare setting .

Job Descriptions / Responsibilities:

• Enforce all radiation safety practices at the centers 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 pf a regular periodic safety program, and maintain record of the survey data, and report results to the responsible authority.
• Ensure occupational safety of all radiology staff, other staff and patients who may be exposed to job related or 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 OV A reporting related to safety.
• 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 ofradiology staff.
• Act as a Liaison Officer from the Department of FMPHC to coordinate activities with the Chairman of Medical Imaging or his representative regarding safety protocols, training and continuous professional development of FMPHC radiology staff and implementation of other radiology related administrative policies.
• Train and coordinate activities with Health Inspectors / Controllers in addition to the radiology staff, in centers where Assistance can be sought regarding radiation safety, i.e. in Hazmat management, storage, equipment check etc.