The physicist is responsible for providing radiation safety in diagnostic imaging and radiation oncology, including consultation on radiation exposure and risk assessment. They maintain safety practices, perform compliance checks, and assist in oversight of ionizing radiation use.
Requirements summary
The job requires expertise in radiation safety and physics, with responsibilities including compliance with federal and state regulations. Experience in patient dosimetry and technical consultation is essential.
Responsible for providing radiation safety to all areas of diagnostic imaging and radiation oncology. Provides consultation on patient or personnel radiation exposure and radiation risk assessment, including fetal dose evaluation and uses CWS (clinical workstation) for post radiation exposure monitoring of patents with potential for radiation injury. Maintains all aspects of Radiation Oncology Department radiation safety practices including personnel exposure monitoring and reduction, equipment monitoring room shielding, brachytherapy source ordering, shipping, receiving and inventory, patient surveys, and regulatory compliance. Performs patient specific radiation physics consultations as requested by the Radiation Oncologists.
Principal Accountabilities
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Implements patient services within the department.
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Maintains documentation for federal and state agencies and other accreditation bodies.
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Acts as a consultant for all technical aspects within the department.
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Conducts annually required radiation safety and regulatory compliance checks and performance evaluation of diagnostic imaging and ACR accreditation testing.
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Assists the Radiation Safety Officer in maintaining oversight of all uses of ionizing radiation.
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Ensures that federal and state regulations and appropriate radiation safety practices are followed.
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Performs shielding designs and barrier protection surveys and conducts acceptance test on new equipment.
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Provides diagnostic physics radiation services on a contractual basis to healthcare organizations.
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Calibrates external beam treatment machines, radioactive sources and simulation equipment to maintain compliance with national standards, and implements all aspects of patient dosimetry.
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Performs other related duties as assigned.
At Atlantic Health, our promise to our communities is; Anyone who enters one of our facilities will receive the highest quality care delivered at the right time, at the right place, and at the right cost.
This commitment is also echoed in the respect, development and opportunities we give to our more than 22,000 team members.
Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Medical
Dental
Vision
Parental Leave
Flexible Spending Accounts
Tuition Assistance
403(b) Retirement Plan
Prescription Coverage
Fertility Benefits
Life & AD&D Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
PTO & Paid Sick Leave
Backup and On-Site Childcare
Headquarters in Morristown, New Jersey, we are one of the leading non-profit health care systems in the nation.
Our facilities and sites of care include: Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ Atlantic Health Newton Medical Center, Newton, NJ Atlantic Health Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains, NJ Atlantic Health Hackettstown Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJ Atlantic Health Goryeb Children's Hospital, Morristown, NJ Atlantic Health CentraState Healthcare System, Freehold, NJ Atlantic Medical Group Atlantic Visiting Nurse Atlantic Mobile Health Atlantic Rehabilitation We have more than 900 community-based healthcare providers affiliated through Atlantic Medical Group.
We have received awards and recognition for the services we have provided to our patients, team members and communities.
Below are just a few of our accolades: Chosen for 17 years by Fortune as one of the magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For." Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook Named by Newsweek as two of the “World’s Best Hospitals” in 2026.
Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook ranked within the top three hospitals in New Jersey by U.S.
News & World Report’s 2025-2026 Best Hospital rankings.
Atlantic Health scored four “A” grades by The Leapfrog Group in its Fall 2025 Hospital Safety Grades, performance measures reflecting errors, accidents, injuries and injections, as well as systems hospitals have in place to prevent harm.
Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook are New Jersey's only hospitals to be named among America's 50 Best hospitals by Healthgrades in 2026.
Named by Becker's Healthcare as one of the "165 Top Places to Work in Healthcare – 2026.
Atlantic Health Morristown, Atlantic Health Overlook, Atlantic Health Chilton and Atlantic Health Newton all Forbes Top Hospitals for 2026.
Named by Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Inclusion & Diversity 2025.
Atlantic Health rated LEVEL 9 - 2025 CHIME Digital Health Most Wired.
Hackettstown Medical Center has been providing care to the community since 1973, primarily serving Warren, Sussex and Morris Counties in New Jersey.
From preventive services and outpatient testing, to care for minor injuries and life-threatening illness, we offer a wide range of services to keep our local population healthy.
Hackettstown Medical Center maintains several designations, including Primary Stroke Center from both the New Jersey Department of Health & Senior Services and The Joint Commission’s advanced certification program; accreditations from the American College of Radiology for mammography, nuclear medicine and ultrasound; sleep disorder center accreditation from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine; and Quality of Care recognition for our cardiopulmonary department from the American Association for Respiratory Care.
In addition, we provide education, screenings, support groups and wellness programs for people of all ages through our Center for Healthier Living.
Atlantic Health offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members. Offerings vary based on role level (Team Member, Director, Executive). Below is a general summary, with role-specific enhancements highlighted:
Team Member Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members) Life & AD&D Insurance. Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement) 403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution PTO & Paid Sick Leave Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave Backup and On-Site Childcare Well-Being Rewards Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance ____________________________________________ Note: In Compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Act (effective Sunday, June 1, 2025), all job postings will include the hourly wage or salary (or a range), as well as this summary of benefits. Final compensation and benefit eligibility may vary by role and employment status and will be confirmed at the time of offer.
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Atlantic Health System Cancer Care offers unparalleled cancer specialists, clinical trials, innovative technology and medical treatments, and caring support services for more than 6,000 patients a year right here in New Jersey.
Our expansive network includes the flagship Carol G.
Simon Cancer Center at Morristown Medical Center and Overlook Medical Center and comprehensive oncology programs at Chilton Medical Center, Hackettstown Medical Center, and Newton Medical Center.
It covers 11 counties in northern and central NJ.
So, no matter where patients live or work, they can enter our community of cancer care, spanning prevention to treatment to survivorship.
