RADIATION PHYSICIST 2 MAMMOGRAPHY UNIT
Mammography Unit
Career Family: RADIATION PHYSICIST
Because Radiation Physicist 2 Mammography Unit is non-competitive, hiring leans on your background rather than a test score: meet the requirements and apply to the agency directly.
It expects a bachelor's degree and 3 years of relevant experience. Pay on the FY 2027 schedule runs $79,844 to $117,228.
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Official job specification
The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.
Definition
Under limited supervision of a Radiation Physicist 3 or other supervisory official in the Department of Environmental Protection, conducts radiological surveys and inspections; conducts the evaluation of the Quality Assurance Program of mammography facilities, the evaluation of credentials of interpreting physicians, mammography technologists, and medical physicists providing service at mammography facilities, and evaluation of medical reports and medical audit system at mammography facilities; does other related duties as required.
Examples of work
- Conducts inspections of mammography facilities to evaluate machine performance, the Quality Assurance Program, and credential qualifications of interpreting physicians, mammography technologists, and medical physicists.
- Conducts field surveys and inspections of mammography facilities, hospitals, clinics, dental and physicians offices, and other places in New Jersey using x-ray radioactive materials and/or x-ray equipment.
- Evaluates mammography equipment and other x-ray and radioactive material installations as to proper area posting, operating conditions, equipment use restrictions, exposure records, and adequacy of primary and secondary barriers.
- Instructs facility personnel and other interested groups in the proper installation and use of x-ray equipment.
- Conducts the evaluation of field and plant industrial x-ray radiographic units to determine compliance with statutes, codes and safety practices.
- Conducts the operation and calibration of instrumentation used in evaluating radioactive content of environmental samples and in performing facility surveys to determine compliance with the New Jersey Radiation Protection Code.
- Assists in training personnel in established operating and safety procedures.
- As a member of the Radiation Emergency Response Team, is available twenty-four (24) hours a day to respond to and coordinate activities at radiation emergency incidents.
- Organizes data processing activities in the bureau.
- Takes the lead in special radiation source investigations to locate and identify radiation hazards using radiation detection instruments.
- Reviews shielding plans and personnel exposure records maintained by industry, professional people, hospitals, and other users of radioactive material and x-ray equipment, and makes recommendations for compliance with the NJ Radiation Protection Code.
- Prepares technical correspondence in the course of official duties.
- Prepares clear, technically sound, accurate, and informative reports of radiation matters containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
- Maintains essential of essential records, reports, and files.
- May assist with administrative research and development projects and in promoting program objectives.
- Meets with supervisors and other people in various private or government agencies, and provides consultation and advise on principles of radiological health protection.
- Conducts and assigns field surveys and inspections during radiological emergencies to facilitate assessment of environmental contamination and recommendation of protective actions.
- Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information system used by the agency, office, or related units.
Education
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, Mathematics, Radiologic Technology, Radiation Science or Environmental Sciences, which includes sixteen (16) semester credit hours in any combination of the following lab-based courses: physics, chemistry, biology or medical imaging.
Experience
Three (3) years of experience in the field of radiological health, one (1) year of which shall have been in conducting inspections of medical x-ray equipment.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
- Knowledge of theories and practices of a quality assurance program in mammography.
- Knowledge of proper selection of film and quality control procedures required to maintain integrity of the darkroom and high standard of film processing.
- Knowledge of phantom image analysis including scoring and artifact evaluation.
- Knowledge of the Sensitometric Task for the Evaluation of Processors (STEP) procedure for the evaluation of the processor performance.
- Knowledge of the educational and professional experience requirements for physicians, technologists, and medical physicist performing mammography services.
- Knowledge of testing procedures and evaluation of results of mammography equipment.
- Knowledge of all types of mammography equipment.
- Knowledge of theories, practices, methods, and procedures of general and analytical chemistry, radiation chemistry, and radiation physics.
- Knowledge of general biological effects of radiation.
- Knowledge of standard procedures used to perform laboratory and field evaluations.
- Knowledge of breast cancer epidemiology, radiation risk, and sensitivity/specificity.
- Knowledge of the identification and correction of processing artifacts, processor operation, H & D curves, chemical and film emulsion properties, and darkroom integrity.
- Knowledge of terminology and classification used in mammography reports.
- Knowledge of proper radiological safety design of buildings, laboratories, and equipment.
- Knowledge of the methods used in handling radioactive materials and in disposing of radioactive waste products.
- Knowledge of methods of preventing radiation accidents.
- Knowledge of techniques to minimize radiation exposure to the patient, operator or handler from diagnostic and therapeutic sources of radiation.
- Knowledge of hazards associated with radiation and radioactivity.
- Ability to read, interpret and apply state and federal regulations dealing with control of radiation and radioactive materials.
- Ability to operate nuclear detection instrumentation and field communications equipment.
- Ability to perform involved analytical procedures using sophisticated laboratory and field equipment.
- Ability to use personal safety equipment including gas masks, self-contained breathing equipment, and other related devices.
- Ability to assign, monitor and schedule personnel engaged in environmental monitoring, in surveying radiation facilities for the purpose of determining hazards, and in establishing controls and regulations for the prevention of radiation injuries.
- Ability to develop and prepare educational materials dealing with hazards, methods of control, and proper handling of radioactive materials and equipment.
- Ability to prepare extensive correspondence in the course of official duties.
- Ability to prepare clear, scientifically sound, accurate, and informative reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations for the control or elimination of various types of radiological health hazards.
- Ability to establish and maintain records and files.
- Ability to prepare and present technically accurate evidence for use in legal actions.
- Ability to communicate effectively with representatives of government, industry and private organizations on radiological matters.
- Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
- Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
- Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
Note
The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.
A Master's degree in one of the above fields may be substituted for one (1) year of experience in the field of radiological health.
A Doctoral degree in one of the above fields may be substituted for two (2) years of the indicated experience in the field of radiological health.
<b>LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION:</b>
Appointees will be required to possess a current certification in mammography issued by the US Food and Drug Administration.
Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.