Physicist-MSH

Job Title: Physicist          

Background

Mount Sinai is one of the largest U.S. health systems with a strong reputation for quality of care (top 20 ranked US academic medical center) and innovative research/education (top 20 ranked US medical school, >$400M annually in NIH-funded research). This reputation is important but it’s not enough. At Mount Sinai, we have a responsibility to make healthcare better, optimizing its value for patients, purchasers, and communities.

The health care industry has a number of problems; there is an affordability crisis as federal and state governments are unable to keep Medicare & Medicaid solvent, employers are stretched to pay for health benefits for their employees, and those employees struggle to afford increasing paycheck deductions and deductibles. In addition, the industry has historically set a low bar for customer service, earning some of the lowest satisfaction scores of any industry, eroding trust from stakeholders. In recent years, employers and labor unions have begun to solve these problems by contracting directly with select providers and health systems, as well as vendors, to optimize value.

Job Summary:

The Physicist manages the daily operation of radiation safety office and directly reports to the Chief Radiation Safety Officer. This individual will assistant the Chief radiation Safety officer in running the day-to-day operation of the Radiation Safety program throughout the Mount Sinai Health System.

Specific responsibilities will include but not limited to; be available 24 hours on-call for occasional emergency cases:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Provides coverage at outlying locations.
2. Oversees the inspection of laboratories using radioactive materials and the waste management program.
3. Conducts and documents radiation safety surveys and compliance audits.
4. Oversees the calibration of radiation monitoring equipment.
5. Oversees the occupational badge monitoring system.
6. Develops professional and technical training.
7. Reviews clinical and research records for the PET Isotope Laboratory.
8. Ensures compliance with applicable rules, regulations, and guidelines of regulatory agencies (NRC, NYCDOH, NYSDOH-DEC).  Investigates and analyzes radiation incidents and badge exposures, including documentation of implementation of appropriate corrective actions and preparation of ALARA reports. 
9. Responsible in keeping all the radioactive licenses updated and amended as necessary.
10. Reviews applications for the use of radioactive materials.
11. Assists the Radiation Safety technical support staff.  Develops, implements and maintains the Radiation Safety Office Quality Assurance and Procedure Manual.
12. Represents the Radiation Safety Office as a subcommittee representative (i.e. IACUC and RITN) and reviews IRB and IACUC protocols.   
13. Oversees the audit of Nuclear Medicine/Nuclear Cardiology/ PE.T suite areas.
14. Oversees the development of RSO management software (HPA).
15. Updates the RSO website.
16. Manages training modules, software for radioactive material inventory, and perform radiation shielding surveys.
17. Other technical and administrative responsibilities as directed by the Chief Radiation Safety Officer.

Education Requirements

Master’s degree in physics, biophysics or medical physics with specialization in radiation physics.  PhD preferred.

Experience Requirements

5 years of experience minimum in hospital radiation safety, more preferred.

Licensing and Certification Requirements (if applicable) 

None

General Skills and Competencies

• Excellent written, oral and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated analytical, problem solving and organizational skills
• Advanced mathematical skills
• Knowledge of state/federal agencies’ radioactive materials regulations

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Strength through Unity and Inclusion

The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute to excellence. We share a common dedication to delivering outstanding patient care. When you join us, you become part of Mount Sinai’s unparalleled legacy of achievement, education, and innovation as we work together to transform healthcare. We encourage all team members to actively participate in creating a culture that ensures fair access to opportunities, promotes inclusive practices, and supports the success of every individual.

At Mount Sinai, our leaders are committed to fostering a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, fairness, and continuous learning drive positive change, improving the well-being of our staff, patients, and organization. Our leaders are expected to challenge outdated practices, promote a culture of respect, and work toward meaningful improvements that enhance patient care and workplace experiences. We are dedicated to building a supportive and welcoming environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and advance professionally. Explore this opportunity and be part of the next chapter in our history.

About the Mount Sinai Health System:

Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, with more than 48,000 employees working across eight hospitals, more than 400 outpatient practices, more than 300 labs, a school of nursing, and a leading school of medicine and graduate education. Mount Sinai advances health for all people, everywhere, by taking on the most complex health care challenges of our time — discovering and applying new scientific learning and knowledge; developing safer, more effective treatments; educating the next generation of medical leaders and innovators; and supporting local communities by delivering high-quality care to all who need it. Through the integration of its hospitals, labs, and schools, Mount Sinai offers comprehensive health care solutions from birth through geriatrics, leveraging innovative approaches such as artificial intelligence and informatics while keeping patients’ medical and emotional needs at the center of all treatment. The Health System includes more than 9,000 primary and specialty care physicians; 13 joint-venture outpatient surgery centers throughout the five boroughs of New York City, Westchester, Long Island, and Florida; and more than 30 affiliated community health centers. We are consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, receiving high "Honor Roll" status, and are highly ranked: No. 1 in Geriatrics, top 5 in Cardiology/Heart Surgery, and top 20 in Diabetes/Endocrinology, Gastroenterology/GI Surgery, Neurology/Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Pulmonology/Lung Surgery, Rehabilitation, and Urology. New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai is ranked No. 12 in Ophthalmology. U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Children’s Hospitals” ranks Mount Sinai Kravis Children's Hospital among the country’s best in several pediatric specialties. The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is ranked No. 11 nationwide in National Institutes of Health funding and in the 99th percentile in research dollars per investigator according to the Association of American Medical Colleges. Newsweek’s “The World’s Best Smart Hospitals” ranks The Mount Sinai Hospital as No. 1 in New York and in the top five globally, and Mount Sinai Morningside in the top 20 globally.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate, exclude, or treat individuals differently based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and the communities we serve feel respected and supported. Our goal is to create a healthcare and learning institution that actively works to remove barriers, address challenges, and promote fairness in all aspects of our organization.

Compensation

The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides salary ranges that comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $116718 - $175078 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and operational need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

Salary : $116,718 - $175,078