What are the responsibilities and job description for the Diagnostic Medical Physicist position at Trinity Health MI?
Employment Type:
Full time
Shift:
Day Shift
Description:
Highlights
Performs all physics calculations and testing necessary for calibration of equipment and to ensure that the programs are in place to facilitate the produce of quality diagnostic images, consistent with the available technology and which optimize safety (including radiation, medical, and electrical) for the patient. To assure compliance with all certifying and governing bodies.
What the Diagnostic Medical Physicist will do:
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Full time
Shift:
Day Shift
Description:
Highlights
- Full-time, no on-call
- Competitive salary, paid time off, retirement plan with employer match, and health, vision, dental benefits starting on Day 1- no waiting period
- Unlimited career growth opportunities with one of the largest Catholic healthcare organizations in the country
Performs all physics calculations and testing necessary for calibration of equipment and to ensure that the programs are in place to facilitate the produce of quality diagnostic images, consistent with the available technology and which optimize safety (including radiation, medical, and electrical) for the patient. To assure compliance with all certifying and governing bodies.
What the Diagnostic Medical Physicist will do:
- Assists in planning for resource allocation with Radiologists, administrators, and technologists, including: equipment usage, selection and replacement, staffing requirements, budget preparation, and review of departmental policies and procedures.
- Responsible for performance specification, acceptance testing and performance verification, and commissioning of new equipment. Guides technologists in the use of new technology.
- Supervises calibration, preventive maintenance, repair of equipment, and documentation of all relevant information.
- Develops and administers the Radiation Safety Program, acting as Radiation Safety Officer for the institution. Includes the ALARA Program and patient/staff dose assessment. Participates in the development of criteria for approval of new uses of radiation.
- Coordinates and leads the Institutional Radiation Safety Committee, MRI Safety Committee, and other committees as appropriate.
- Determines shielding required for new or renovated equipment rooms for ionizing radiation and for radio frequency and magnetic fields.
- Minimum Master’s Degree in Medical Physics.
- Board certified in Diagnostic Radiological Physics.
- One year of experience performing physics in a clinical setting.
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
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