What are the responsibilities and job description for the Radiation Physicist position at University of Michigan?
Mission Statement
Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.
Why Join Michigan Medicine?
Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world’s most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.
What Benefits can you Look Forward to?
- Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
- 2:1 Match on retirement savings
Responsibilities*
We are seeking a Radiation Medical Physicist with expertise in commissioning new technology, information technology, machine calibration, and equipment quality assurance (accelerators and CT simulators), patient imaging and simulation, treatment planning, pre-treatment IMRT QA, and special procedures (such as SBRT). This position will provide support for multiple community practice sites. Travel across the lower peninsula of Michigan will be required for this role.
Required Qualifications*
- Minimum of a Master's degree in Medical Physics
- Two or more years of experience in Radiation Oncology
- Experience with documentation of procedures, processes, and routine QA is required.
- Certification by the American Board of Radiology and the American Board of Medical Physics
Desired Qualifications*
Experience with external beam treatment delivery, calibration and quality assurance equipment, high dose rate brachytherapy, anatomic and physiological imaging devices, computerized treatment planning, patient management and safety are highly desirable
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Background Screening
Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.
Job Opening ID
271069
Working Title
Radiation Physicist
Job Title
Radiation Physicist
Work Location
Ann Arbor Campus
Ann Arbor, MI
Modes of Work
Onsite
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
FLSA Status
Exempt
Organizational Group
Medical School
Department
MM Radiation Oncology - AA
Posting Begin/End Date
11/19/2025 - 11/26/2025
Career Interest
Patient Care Services