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Health Physicist jobs are open across nuclear power, medical facilities, government agencies, and research institutions, from entry-level health physics technician to senior and principal physicist, with specializations in radiation safety, medical physics, and nuclear security. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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Petrone Associates, a One Physics company, is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Diagnostic Medical Physicist Assistant / Health Physicist to join our growing team.
Petrone Associates is the leading provider of medical physics and related services in the NYC and NJ metropolitan region. One Physics has been certified as a Great Place to Work for three consecutive years and recognized by Fortune as one of the Best Workplaces in Healthcare in 2022 and 2023. At Petrone Associates and One Physics, our employees enjoy the support, flexibility, and career development opportunities needed to succeed while contributing to best-in-class patient care and radiation safety services.
The Role
This position is a hybrid role that combines responsibilities in diagnostic medical physics support and health physics / radiation safety. The successful candidate will work under the direction of qualified medical physicists to support hospitals, imaging centers, and outpatient facilities throughout the NYC metropolitan area.
The role will include assisting with diagnostic imaging equipment performance evaluations, supporting radiation protection programs, conducting quality assurance testing, assisting with nuclear medicine audits, reviewing radiation safety documentation, and helping ensure compliance with applicable NYC, New York State, Joint Commission, ACR, and institutional requirements.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to grow within the medical physics and radiation safety field while gaining hands-on experience across a broad range of clinical environments.
What You’ll Do
- Perform diagnostic imaging equipment evaluations under the supervision of a qualified medical physicist, includingcomputed tomography,radiographic, fluoroscopic, dental, and lead apron testing.
- Conduct quality assurance testing to verify that equipment is operating safely, accurately, and in compliance with applicable standards.
- Maintain detailed records of equipment performance, maintenance, repairs, quality assurance results, and regulatory documentation for review by senior physicists.
- Assist with nuclear medicine quarterly audits and inspections of radiation safety programs.
- Support compliance with NYC Department of Health, New York State, Joint Commission, ACR, and institutional radiation safety requirements.
- Assist with the development, implementation, and review of Radiation Protection Programs and related procedures for medical clients.
- Attend Radiation Safety Committee meetings for hospital-based clients, as needed.
- Assist with monitoring, analyzing, and interpreting occupational radiation dosimetry data.
- Help prepare consultation reports and corrective action recommendations for exposures exceeding ALARA thresholds.
- Support incident response activities involving potential or actual radiation exposure, contamination, or loss of radioactive material.
- Work closely with Radiation Safety Officers, regulatory agencies, physicists, and operational staff.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
What You’ll Need
- Master’s degree in Nuclear Medicine, Health Physics, Medical Physics, Radiological Sciences, or a related field preferred.
- Prior experience with QC phantom testing, diagnostic imaging equipment, or regulatory document management is preferred.
- Working knowledge of diagnostic x-ray, fluoroscopic, and/or nuclear medicine equipment is a plus.
- Familiarity with NYC and New York State radiation regulations, ACR standards, and Joint Commission requirements is preferred.
- Interestin continuing education and professional growth in radiation safety, health physics, and diagnostic medical physics.
- Willingness to progress toward serving as a Radiation Safety Officer or supporting RSO functions for clients.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to a variety of audiences.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and general computer-based documentation.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and adapt to client-specific needs.
- Strong problem-solving skills and a professional, client-focused approach.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel between client sites throughout the NYC metropolitan area.
- Commitment to safety, compliance, quality, and excellent client service.
Benefits
Petrone Associates offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, including:
- Highly competitive, market-adjusted compensation
- Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance
- Generous paid time off and sick leave policies
- Continuing education support and reimbursement
- Eligibility for periodic bonuses
- Opportunities for career advancement within Petrone Associates and One Physics
- In-person and virtual staff meetings for peer collaboration, education, and team interaction
Final compensation will be determined based on several factors, including geographic location, experience, education, and expertise. Candidates are encouraged to discuss compensation with the recruiter.
Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates may be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.
Petrone Associates and One Physics are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to membership in any protected class.
About Us
Petrone Associates, a One Physics company, is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Diagnostic Medical Physicist Assistant / Health Physicist to join our growing team.
Petrone Associates is the leading provider of medical physics and related services in the NYC and NJ metropolitan region. One Physics has been certified as a Great Place to Work for three consecutive years and recognized by Fortune as one of the Best Workplaces in Healthcare in 2022 and 2023. At Petrone Associates and One Physics, our employees enjoy the support, flexibility, and career development opportunities needed to succeed while contributing to best-in-class patient care and radiation safety services.
The Role
This position is a hybrid role that combines responsibilities in diagnostic medical physics support and health physics / radiation safety. The successful candidate will work under the direction of qualified medical physicists to support hospitals, imaging centers, and outpatient facilities throughout the NYC metropolitan area.
The role will include assisting with diagnostic imaging equipment performance evaluations, supporting radiation protection programs, conducting quality assurance testing, assisting with nuclear medicine audits, reviewing radiation safety documentation, and helping ensure compliance with applicable NYC, New York State, Joint Commission, ACR, and institutional requirements.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to grow within the medical physics and radiation safety field while gaining hands-on experience across a broad range of clinical environments.
What You’ll Do
- Perform diagnostic imaging equipment evaluations under the supervision of a qualified medical physicist, includingcomputed tomography,radiographic, fluoroscopic, dental, and lead apron testing.
- Conduct quality assurance testing to verify that equipment is operating safely, accurately, and in compliance with applicable standards.
- Maintain detailed records of equipment performance, maintenance, repairs, quality assurance results, and regulatory documentation for review by senior physicists.
- Assist with nuclear medicine quarterly audits and inspections of radiation safety programs.
- Support compliance with NYC Department of Health, New York State, Joint Commission, ACR, and institutional radiation safety requirements.
- Assist with the development, implementation, and review of Radiation Protection Programs and related procedures for medical clients.
- Attend Radiation Safety Committee meetings for hospital-based clients, as needed.
- Assist with monitoring, analyzing, and interpreting occupational radiation dosimetry data.
- Help prepare consultation reports and corrective action recommendations for exposures exceeding ALARA thresholds.
- Support incident response activities involving potential or actual radiation exposure, contamination, or loss of radioactive material.
- Work closely with Radiation Safety Officers, regulatory agencies, physicists, and operational staff.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
What You’ll Need
- Master’s degree in Nuclear Medicine, Health Physics, Medical Physics, Radiological Sciences, or a related field preferred.
- Prior experience with QC phantom testing, diagnostic imaging equipment, or regulatory document management is preferred.
- Working knowledge of diagnostic x-ray, fluoroscopic, and/or nuclear medicine equipment is a plus.
- Familiarity with NYC and New York State radiation regulations, ACR standards, and Joint Commission requirements is preferred.
- Interestin continuing education and professional growth in radiation safety, health physics, and diagnostic medical physics.
- Willingness to progress toward serving as a Radiation Safety Officer or supporting RSO functions for clients.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to a variety of audiences.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and general computer-based documentation.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and adapt to client-specific needs.
- Strong problem-solving skills and a professional, client-focused approach.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel between client sites throughout the NYC metropolitan area.
- Commitment to safety, compliance, quality, and excellent client service.
Benefits
Petrone Associates offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, including:
- Highly competitive, market-adjusted compensation
- Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance
- Generous paid time off and sick leave policies
- Continuing education support and reimbursement
- Eligibility for periodic bonuses
- Opportunities for career advancement within Petrone Associates and One Physics
- In-person and virtual staff meetings for peer collaboration, education, and team interaction
Final compensation will be determined based on several factors, including geographic location, experience, education, and expertise. Candidates are encouraged to discuss compensation with the recruiter.
Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates may be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.
Petrone Associates and One Physics are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to membership in any protected class.
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Who's Hiring
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- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in health physicist jobs.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in health physics, nuclear engineering, or a closely related physical science
- Certified Health Physicist (CHP) credential or active eligibility to sit for the certification exam
- Hands-on experience with radiation detection instruments including ionizing radiation survey meters and dosimetry systems
- Working knowledge of NRC and DOE radiation protection regulations and applicable state agreement-state rules
- Experience developing and implementing radiation protection programs, procedures, and training materials
- Ability to obtain and maintain a federal security clearance at the Q, L, or Secret level for government or DOE positions
Tips for Your Health Physicist Job Search
Tailor your resume to licensing requirements
Hiring managers scan for your CHP credential or eligibility status immediately. List your certification status, exam date if pending, and the specific agreement states where your radiation control license is recognized before you list job duties.
Highlight dosimetry instruments you have operated
Generic phrases like 'radiation monitoring experience' won't stand out. Name the exact instruments you've used: Geiger-Mueller detectors, TLD readers, alpha spectrometers, or whole-body counters. Employers match these against their facility's equipment inventory.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists health physicist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Search by facility type to narrow openings
Health physicist roles at nuclear power plants, hospitals, and federal laboratories have meaningfully different day-to-day work and clearance requirements. Filter your search by employer type or sector so you're reading postings that match your actual background and preferred work environment.
Prepare a technical scenario for each interview stage
Interviewers routinely ask you to walk through a contamination event or dose calculation from memory. Prepare two or three real scenarios from your own work history, including what instruments you used, how you escalated, and the regulatory outcome.
Negotiate relocation if the role involves classified work
Positions at DOE facilities and national laboratories often require a Q or L clearance, which can slow your start date by months. Raise relocation assistance and delayed-start provisions during the offer stage, before you accept, not after.
Health Physicist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most health physicists?
The companies hiring the most health physicists right now include One Physics, IHRC, and Advocate Aurora Health, with the largest share of openings in California, Tennessee, and Indiana, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Nuclear utilities and federal contractors consistently represent the largest share of active postings.
How many health physicist jobs are remote?
About 78% of health physicist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, because most roles require on-site access to radiation sources or controlled facilities. Regulatory affairs, radiation protection program consulting, and policy-focused positions at federal agencies are the sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements.
How do you become a health physicist?
Start with a bachelor's degree in health physics, nuclear engineering, radiological sciences, or physics. Gain hands-on radiation protection experience through internships, a graduate program, or entry-level technician work at a hospital, utility, or national laboratory. Sit for the American Board of Health Physics Part I exam after accumulating the required experience, then complete Part II to earn the Certified Health Physicist credential, which most senior roles require.
Can you get hired as a health physicist with little experience?
Yes, entry-level positions exist under titles like health physics technician, radiological control technician, or junior health physicist, particularly at nuclear power plants and DOE contractor sites. Emphasize coursework in radiation physics, any laboratory or fieldwork involving radiation instrumentation, and demonstrated familiarity with NRC regulations. Completing an internship or co-op at a facility with an active radiation protection program makes you a credible candidate before you hold the CHP credential.
What does the health physicist interview process look like?
Most employers run a phone screen focused on your regulatory knowledge and instrument experience, followed by a technical interview where you work through a contamination scenario or dose assessment out loud. Facility-based roles often include a site tour and a meeting with the radiation protection team. Senior positions may add a presentation on how you would structure or improve a radiation protection program, and federal or DOE roles typically include a security clearance background review before a final offer.
Where can I find and apply to health physicist jobs?
You can find and apply to health physicist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your background, specialization, and preferred location, then apply directly to each position that fits.
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