Medical Physics
Medical Physics
In nuclear medicine, the responsibilities of a medical physicist involve the diagnostic and therapeutic use of open radioactive materials, including the equipment associated with their production, use, measurement, and analysis. This includes ensuring the quality of images produced from radioactive materials in diagnostics, managing radiation protection related to this field—focusing but not limited to patient protection—and overseeing the use of encapsulated radioactive sources for quality control and attenuation correction. The role also involves integrating physical methods into these areas. With the advancement of modern hybrid imaging systems and diagnostic/therapeutic applications, these responsibilities now extend to the diagnostic use of X-rays, ultrasound, and magnetic fields.
Contact Person
DI Stephan Witoszynskyj, MSc
Tel.: +43 (0)1 40400-57640
DI Patrick Binder, BSc
Tel.: +43 (0)1 40400-57640
Radiation Protection
Radiation protection is of paramount importance in nuclear medicine facilities. The person responsible for radiation protection ensures compliance with legal radiation protection regulations and the proper disposal of radioactive waste.
The focus here complements the medical physicist's role by concentrating on the protection of staff and the general public.
Contact Person
Ing. Andreas Krcal
Tel.: +43 (0)1 40400-55560
Mag. Dr. Josef Preitfellner (Therapie)
Tel.: +43 (0)1 40400-55770