Medical Physicist - Department of Radiology

Job Description Summary

Open Rank – Medical Physicist – Department of Radiology

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) has an opening for a full-time Board Certified Diagnostic Medical Physicist. The successful candidate will join a group of four medical physicists, will be an integral member of the MUSC team, travel to satellite sites and work independently to provide clinical medical physics services. Candidates with the appropriate educational background will be considered for a faculty appointment in the Dept. of Radiology.

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Faculty

Cost Center

CC004532 COM RAD Medical Physicist CC

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

University-00

Pay Range

0.00 - 0.00 - 0.000

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Job Description:

Open Rank – Medical Physicist – Department of Radiology

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC)has an opening for a full-time Board Certified Diagnostic Medical Physicist. The successful candidate will join a group of four medical physicists, will be an integral member of the MUSC team, travel to satellite sites and work independently to provide clinical medical physics services. Candidates with the appropriate educational background will be considered for a faculty appointment in the Dept. of Radiology.

Primary Responsibilities

     Clinical

• Carry out annual performance evaluations of x-ray systems (fluoroscopy, radiography, mammography, and CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) systems, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, etc.

• Oversee and review technologist quality control/quality assurance programs

• Support and consult with technologists, radiologists, and Radiation Safety staff with regard to clinical protocol management, dose assessment, and review of Radiation Protection Program elements

• Support and advise for license and accreditation of equipment (American College of Radiology (ACR), Department of Environmental Services (DES), The Joint Commission (TJC)

• Participate in training and education of staff, faculty and trainees

• Provide design, consultation, and assessment of shielding requirements.  Evaluate integrity and adequacy of installed supplemental shielding

• Perform assessments of public exposure in areas surrounding x-ray rooms

• Provide advice on optimizing various diagnostic imaging procedures which utilize ionizing and non-ionizing radiation

Academic

• Under the direction of the Division Chief, participate in teaching efforts of the Diagnostic Radiology residency and the Diagnostic Medical Physics residency

• Develop and contribute to Department research programs and/or pursue personal research interests through collaboration with other scientists and staff

• Depending on availability of time, apply for external / internal research funding

• Participate in local, regional and national committees and conferences, educational endeavors with the Department and professional development activities

Required Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strong time management skills; motivated, flexible and collaborative

• Technical experience and understanding of state regulations, and accreditation criteria, process, and compliance.  Familiarity with applicable regulatory guides, and regulations.

• A desire to demonstrate initiative and ownership of daily tasks and projects

• Capable of paying strict attention to detail, thorough, and well-organized

• Comfortable dealing with a variety of situations and different personalities

• Ability to actively solve problems by seeking, developing, and implementing viable solutions

• Ability to lift 50 lbs and drive with own vehicle to off-campus sites

                                                 Education and Experience Requirements:

• MS or PhD in Medical Physics

• Valid Driver’s License

• Experience with diagnostic imaging systems and system operation

• Certified by the American Board of Radiology, American Board of Medical Physics or the Canadian College of Physicists in Medicine

• Faculty rank will be commensurate with experience and accomplishments

MUSC provides:

-       Relocation assistance

-       Excellent benefits with retirement options including a pension and optional tax deferred contributions

-       22 days of annual leave, 15 days of sick leave, and 13 paid holidays

-       Professional development funds

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Additional Job Description

Physical Requirements: (Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Infrequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift objects, up to 15 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lower objects, up to 15 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to push/pull objects, up to 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Frequent) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Frequent) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Frequent)

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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