Diagnostic Medical Physicist

How to Apply
A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.
Summary
The Medical Physicist ensures meticulous and compliant use of x-ray, MRI, and ultrasound imaging equipment, with a keen emphasis on safeguarding both patient and staff safety. This role demands a rigorous adherence to quality assurance through acceptance testing, quality control testing, safety recommendation formulation, educational initiatives, and adherence to regulatory compliance within radiological practices, particularly diagnostic radiology environments.
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*
Acceptance testing, Quality Control Testing:

• Perform Acceptance Testing and Quality Control Testing:

Data Management and Regulatory Communication:

• Data Summary and Analysis:
• Regulatory Communication:

? Engage transparently with Modality managers regarding regulatory and accreditation topics, when needed.
Radiation Safety, Education, and Compliance:

• Radiation Safety Recommendations: Develop, advocate, and implement radiation safety procedures across all relevant departments.
• Educational Role: Embark on educational initiatives to ensure all relevant personnel are adept in daily, weekly, and monthly QC test procedures, and are informed of any updates or changes in protocols.
• Regulatory Compliance and Inspection: Maintain steadfast compliance with regulatory standards and actively participate in annual scanner inspections, per The Joint Commission and/or ACR certification requirements.

Imaging QA Program Development and Collaboration:

• Refinement and Implementation: Refine and enforce the QA program, ensuring ongoing elevation of both quality and patient safety standards.
• Interdepartmental Collaboration: Engage collaboratively with radiologists and technologists, fostering a conducive environment for constructive dialogue around image quality and safety issues.
• Liaison with Engineers: Collaborate with field engineers in the identification of potential issues, execution of system performance/acceptance testing, and scrutiny of equipment performance trends.

Required Qualifications*

• Educational Background: MS or Ph.D. in Physics, Biomedical Engineering, or related field. Graduation from a CAMPEP accredited Medical Physics Residency Program.
• Certification: Certified by the American Board of Radiology in Diagnostic Medical Physics-Must be completed upon hire.
• Experience: A robust record of experience in performing acceptance testing and quality control testing of x-ray imaging, MRI, ultrasound and PACS (display monitor) testing.
• Skill Set: Competency in general image processing, utilizing both commercial (e.g., PACs) and open-source platforms (e.g., 3DSlicer or ITK-Snap).
• Motivational Alignment: An intrinsic motivation to work cohesively with radiologists, technologists, and imaging scientists in a team environment.

Desired Qualifications*

• Expertise and experience in x-ray and MRI shielding design, patient dose calculations, and artificial intelligence software testing.
• Participation in AAPM task groups or committees on quality control in one or more imaging modality (x-ray, CT, MRI, ultrasound).
• Publications in peer-reviewed journals on one or more imaging modality.

Work Schedule
Primarily Monday through Friday.
Work Locations
University of Michigan Hospitals
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/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Job Detail
Job Opening ID
241483
Working Title
Diagnostic Medical Physicist
Job Title
Diagnostic Physicist
Work Location
Michigan Medicine - Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
FLSA Status
Exempt
Organizational Group
Um Hospital
Department
MM Radiology UH
Posting Begin/End Date
12/08/2023 - 1/07/2024
Career Interest
Patient Care Services
Radiology