Candidates must demonstrate the ability to manage radiology departmental operations to achieve high performance and quality goals and effectively interact and communicate with others. The candidate must have experience and training in radiation safety regulations, principles, techniques, and nuclear materials handling and the ability to practically apply this knowledge to resolve safety issues. He/she must have knowledge of imaging techniques, processes, and procedures used in diagnostics and the ability to produce images of internal body structures for clinical purposes or medical science. Knowledge of radiography tools, techniques, and applications, and of the equipment used in clinical diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring, as well as the ability to select, procure, maintain, quality check, and dispose of medical equipment in compliance with related policies is also required.
The applicant must be able to perform acceptance testing and quality control of diagnostic imaging equipment. The position requires performing and reviewing shielding calculations, implementing quality control programs, revising and optimizing imaging protocols, and managing protocol doses. The candidate must also estimate patient dose, provide physics support for ACR Accreditation Programs, revise and review departmental and hospital policies, and participate in medical imaging and dosimetry research projects. This position will also provide teaching radiological physics to radiology residents and provide radiation safety training for professional and technical staff.
This position will provide radiological physics services to Radiology's diagnostic, radiotherapy, and nuclear medicine divisions. A Ph.D. is required. All applicants must be eligible to obtain Board Certification in Diagnostic Medical Physics from the American Board of Radiology or the American Board of Medical Physics.