Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyHealth, Department of

TitleMedical Physicist - 6871

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade27

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $106898 to $131665 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County To Be Determined

Street Address Center for Environmental Health - Bureau of Environmental Radiation Protection

City To Be Detemined

StateNY

Zip Code12237

Job Specifics

Duties Description The Medical Physicist will develop guidance documents for radiation equipment registrants and licensees in the use of new medical radiation technologies. This work is critical to ensure patient safety and accurate treatment delivery to keep pace with innovation and introduction of new devices and techniques in the use of radiation in diagnosis and treatment of disease.

The incumbent will review medical misadministration reports (that involve the use of radiation) from records and on-site investigations of medical events involving radiation and analyze the data from data systems regarding frequency, causes, and contributing factors of radiation misadministration. This ongoing effort is critical to ensure patient safety and accuracy of treatment delivery. The Medical Physicist will train staff on proper data collection, operation, and use of new technology in radiation oncology. The Incumbent will also work will national organizations to share findings and information to develop new guidance for patient safety and care and perform other duties as deemed necessary by the Bureau Director.

Minimum Qualifications A Ph.D. in an appropriate field and board certification as a Medical Physicist from either the American Board of Radiology or the American Board of Medical Physics.

Preferred Qualifications: The preferred candidate will have 5 years or more as a practicing medical physicist.

Additional Comments One full-time non-competitive permanent appointment opportunity available.

Degrees awarded from educational institutions outside of the United States, or its territories must be independently verified for equivalency. Please see: https://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm for additional information.

This position may require travel throughout New York State including overnights to areas not served by public transportation.

We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:

• Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System
• Shift & Geographic pay differentials
• Affordable Health Care options
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
• NYS Deferred Compensation plan
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds
• And many more...

The NYS Department of Health is committed to making New York a safer, healthier, and more equitable place to live. Understanding health equity, social determinants of health and health disparities is critical to accomplish our goal of eliminating health disparities. For more information on the NYS Department of Health’s Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan, please visit: https://health.ny.gov/commissioner/index.htm

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact by phone 518-486-1812 or email doh.sm.reasonable.accommodation@health.ny.gov to make a request.

NYS Department of Health does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.

For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.

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How to Apply

Name Human Resources Management Group

Telephone 518-486-1812

Fax 518-473-3395

Email Address resume@health.ny.gov

Address

Street Room 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12237

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit your resume and cover letter as one (1) document, preferably in PDF format, by email to resume@health.ny.gov, with Reference MRF/MedPhy/6871 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, MRF/MedPhy/6871, Rm 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12237-0012, or by fax to (518) 473-3395. Failure to include the required information may result in your resume not being considered for this position.