Medical Physics Expert (MPE) (m/f)

Medical Physics Expert (MPE) (m/f)

Local:

Oporto (Portugal)

Job description

Unilabs is one of Europe’s leading suppliers of clinical laboratory testing and medical diagnostic imaging services to private and public healthcare providers, local governments, insurance companies, pharmaceutical companies and the general public. We operate laboratory and medical diagnostic imaging facilities in 14 countries. Our network of facilities provides us with one of the broadest geographic footprints of any clinical laboratory and medical diagnostics services provider in Europe.

Due to the expansion of our services, we are advertising for 1 Medical Physics Expert (MPE) in Diagnostic Radiology. We are looking for certified MPE providing compliance with national legislation, self-motivated and with a good background in image/procedure optimization, Quality Assurance and radiation protection/safety, to work in the Unilabs Portugal Medical Physics Department.
Key Responsibilities:

• Patient dosimetry assessment;
• Physical measurements for evaluation of the dose delivered to the patient and other individuals subject to medical exposure;
• Give advice on medical radiological equipment;
• Provide support for the following:

(a) optimization of the radiation protection of patients and other individuals subject to medical exposure, including the application and use of diagnostic reference levels;

(b) definition and performance of quality assurance of the medical radiological equipment;

(c) acceptance testing of medical radiological equipment;

(d) preparation of technical specifications for medical radiological equipment and installation design;

(e) surveillance of the medical radiological installations;

(f) analysis of events involving, or potentially involving, accidental or unintended medical exposures;

(g) selection of equipment required to perform radiation protection measurements;

(h) training of practitioners and other staff in relevant aspects of radiation protection.
The Ideal Fit:

• Master's degree in related field;
• Recognized as a Medical Physics Expert (MPE);
• Valuable work experience;
• Knowledge of English;
• Strong team-work skills.

Why Unilabs?

• Integration into a leading and innovative group in the healthcare sector;
• Opportunity for internal mobility and professional development;
• Dynamic team and collaborative environment;
• Real impact on the lives of customers and healthcare professionals.
  

Our benefits:

• Health insurance;

• Birthday off;
• Discounts on Unilabs diagnostic services, extendable to your family;
• 24-hour medical service, including mental health, nutrition, and other specialist consultations;
• Accessible mental health program, ensuring integrated care;
• Catalog of courses on the online training platform, with a wide and diverse range of options;
• Baby kit for employees.

At Unilabs, we value diversity and foster an inclusive work environment where everyone is welcome, regardless of gender, age, background, disability, or any other condition that could be considered discriminatory or exclusionary.

Documentation required:

To apply the candidate should send a detailed CV, a proof of MPE recognition in EU member state and a motivation letter.