Clinical Imaging Physicist.

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

The Department of Radiology at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, ranked the No. 1 hospital in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and the No. 2 hospital in Texas by U.S. News and World Report, is seeking a full-time Clinical Imaging Physicist to work with the Medical Physics Division. The candidate must have a post-graduate degree in an appropriate field of Physics or Engineering, at least three years of experience in medical imaging physics, and meet Texas State Medical Physicist Licensure requirements. Desirable candidates possess certifications in Diagnostic/Nuclear Medical Physics or are eligible for both subspecialties. Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishments and experience. The Medical Physics division is a team of 12 medical physicists that provide medical imaging physics support to three major hospital systems, Clements University Hospital, Parkland Health and Hospital System, and Children's Health System, including their affiliated clinics. Principle duties will include equipment performance checks, facility design and equipment specification, radiation shielding design and inspection, radiation dose estimation, radiation dose management and tracking, accreditation support (ACR, TJC, etc.), regulatory support, general oversight of modality quality assurance programs, troubleshooting of image quality problems, and protocol development and management. While the appointment will be primarily clinical, the successful candidate will be expected to engage in academic activities appropriate to the university environment. All members are expected to contribute to the Medical Imaging Physics Residency Program and participate in radiological physics instruction of radiology residents and fellows. A track record of funded research and publications in medical imaging, informatics, or molecular imaging would be beneficial.

Requirements

• A post-graduate degree in an appropriate field of Physics or Engineering
• At least three years of experience as a clinical medical physicist or completion of a CAMPEP-accredited residency program
• Board certifications in both Diagnostic or Nuclear Medical Physics, or eligibility for board certification with completion within three years
• Eligibility for a Medical Physicist License in the State of Texas

Nice To Haves

• Certifications in Diagnostic/Nuclear Medical Physics
• Track record of funded research and publications in medical imaging, informatics, or molecular imaging

Responsibilities

• Equipment performance checks
• Facility design and equipment specification
• Radiation shielding design and inspection
• Radiation dose estimation
• Radiation dose management and tracking
• Accreditation support (ACR, TJC, etc.)
• Regulatory support
• General oversight of modality quality assurance programs
• Troubleshooting of image quality problems
• Protocol development and management
• Contribute to the Medical Imaging Physics Residency Program
• Participate in radiological physics instruction of radiology residents and fellows

Benefits

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare - no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees