What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nuclear Medicine Physicist and RSO position at Corewell Health?
Job Summary
Responsible for all aspects of the diagnostic physics program and radiologic technology at Corewell Health. Responsibilities include clinical duties, innovation, teaching, research, service to the Corewell Health enterprise and career development through leadership of the Diagnostic Medical Physics team as well as involvement in professional societies. Within Imaging and for departments that use imaging in other service lines, responsible for image quality and radiation safety for patients and employees.
Along with the Diagnostic Medical Physics team, provides consultant services to the organization, as well as the physicians, in the clinical use of all imaging modalities. Radiologic technology responsibilities include support for optimizing clinical protocols. Actively participates in departmental projects including radiation shielding evaluation as well as operational requirements for imaging equipment.
As Radiation Safety Officer (RSO), responsible for compliance with Federal (NRC) and State of Michigan regulations pertaining to the use of radiation. This individual in this position will be expected to be the named RSO on the Corewell Health West NRC license.
Certification by either the American Board of Radiology in Nuclear Medicine Physics is required or must be obtained within 9 months of hire. Alternative certification by the American Board of Science in Nuclear Medicine in Nuclear Medicine Physics and Instrumentation.
• Oversees the activities of the physicists and any other staff assigned to the physics and
technology area. Is responsible to insure that all imaging equipment is evaluated and satisfactorily operates according to standards.
• Serves as the Qualified Medical Physicist for Imaging at Corewell Health West. This includes oversight of modality accreditation efforts and technical aspects of the department quality assurance program, which includes routine equipment quality control and initial and annual performance testing, technical review of proposed equipment specifications, as well as optimization of the imaging and dose characteristics of imaging equipment within the system.
• Serves as Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) for Spectrum Health Hospitals, Grand Rapids and manages the functions of the SHH Radiation Safety Committee. Provides technical expertise regarding radiation safety issues, writing and reviewing policies and procedures, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulatory and Joint Commission standards. Monitors all employees exposed to ionizing radiation, as appropriate, to ensure that exposure is within federal and state limits and calculates patient doses.
• Provides calculations for shielding design of diagnostic x-ray, computerized tomography (CT) and nuclear medicine rooms, including single photon emission computed tomography/CT (SPECT/CT) and positron emission tomography/CT (PET/CT) and verifies integrity of newly installed protective barriers and provides reports for federal and state agencies.
• Acts as a consultant to and works with other members of the team on treatment techniques for optimization of radiation dose delivery, program development, and implementation of new technologies and treatment techniques.
• Provides radiological physics and radiation safety education to Diagnostic Radiology and Interventional Radiology residents as well as physicians, technologists, and other hospital and nursing employees as appropriate.
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning and assigning work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Ensures that processes and services are continuously monitored for quality, cost effectiveness, and efficiency. Engages in process and quality improvement activities. Makes and implements recommendations to improve operational efficiency and to implement new services for areas of responsibility.
• Actively participates in safety initiatives and risk mitigating measures where appropriate and completes all position and unit safety related competencies and requirements on a timely basis.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Required Master's Degree Radiological or Medical Physics
- Preferred Doctorate Radiological or Medical Physics
- 5 years of relevant experience in diagnostic imaging with specialization in nuclear medicine imaging Required
- 2 years of relevant experience participation in a radiation safety program Required
- 1 year of relevant experience Administrative and supervisory Preferred
- CRT-Medical Physics - ABR American Board of Radiology Nucelar Medicine Physics Upon Hire required
- CRT-Nuclear Medicine Physics and Instrumentation - American Board of Science in Nuclear Medicine American Board of Science in Nuclear Medicine Upon Hire required
Physical Demands
- Pallet to Waist (6" from floor) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
- Waist to Waist > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
- Waist to Chest (below shoulder) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
- Waist to Overhead > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
- Bilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
- Unilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
- Pushing Force > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
- Pulling Force > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
- Sitting: Frequently
- Standing: Occasionally
- Walking: Occasionally
- Forward Bend - Standing: Seldom
- Forward Bend - Sitting: Occasionally
- Trunk Rotation - Standing: Seldom
- Trunk Rotation - Sitting: Occasionally
- Squat: Seldom
- Stair Climbing: Seldom
- Ladder Climbing: Seldom
- Driving: Seldom
- Reach - Above Shoulder: Seldom
- Reach - at Shoulder or Below: Seldom
- Handling: Occasionally
- Forceful Grip > 5 lbs: Seldom
- Forceful Pinch > 2 lbs: Seldom
- Finger/Hand Dexterity: Frequently
How Corewell Health cares for you
Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance
Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status
Primary Location
SITE - Butterworth Hospital - 100 Michigan St - Grand RapidsDepartment Name
Administration - Radiology ButterworthEmployment Type
Full timeShift
Day (United States of America)Weekly Scheduled Hours
40Hours of Work
40Days Worked
M-FWeekend Frequency
Variable weekendsCURRENT COREWELL HEALTH TEAM MEMBERS – Please apply through Find Jobs from your Workday team member account. This career site is for Non-Corewell Health team members only.
Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.
Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.
An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.
You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.