| Job Title |
Medical Physicist |
| Job Description |
Applies Knowledge And Methodology Of Science Of Physics To
All Aspects Of Medicine, To Address Problems Related To
Diagnosis And Treatment Of Human Disease: Advises And Consults
With Physicians In Such Applications As Use Of Ionizing
Radiation In Diagnosis, Therapy, Treatment Planning With
Externally Delivered Radiation As Well As Use Of Internally
Implanted Radioactive Sources; Complete Subject Of X-ray
Equipment, Calibration, And Dosimetry; Medical Uses Of
Ultrasound And Infrared; Bioelectrical Investigation Of Brain
And Heart; Mathematical Analysis And Applications Of Computers
In Medicine; Formulation Of Radiation Protection Guides And
Procedures Specific To Hospital Environment; Development Of
Instrumentation For Improved Patient Care And Clinical Service.
Plans, Directs, Conducts, And Participates In Supporting
Programs To Ensure Effective And Safe Use Of Radiation And
Radionuclides In Human Beings By Physician Specialist. Teaches
Principles Of Medical Physics To Physicians, Residents,
Graduate Students, Medical Students, And Technologists By Means
Of Lectures, Problem Solving, And Laboratory Sessions. Directs
And Participates In Investigations Of Biophysical Techniques
Associated With Any Branch Of Medicine. Conducts Research In
Development Of Diagnostic And Remedial Procedures And Develops
Instrumentation For Specific Medical Applications. Acts As
Consultant To Education, Medical Research, And Other
Professional Groups And Organizations.
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