Diagnostic X-ray Medical Physicist (CT or CHS Track)

Universities of Wisconsin•Madison, WI

29d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Radiology invites applications for a Diagnostic X-ray Medical Physicist to join the Section of Clinical Imaging Physics, a joint section with the Department of Medical Physics. This Clinical Health Sciences (CHS) Track or Clinician Teacher (CT) Track faculty position offers the opportunity to contribute to patient-centered clinical imaging, advance imaging quality and safety, and engage in education and mentorship within a highly collaborative academic medical center. The UW Departments of Radiology and Medical Physics are internationally recognized for their impact on the development, translation, and clinical practice of medical imaging. Medical physicists play a central role in delivering high-quality imaging care, supporting clinical innovation and quality improvement, educating trainees and providers, and ensuring excellence in safety, accreditation, and regulatory compliance. This is a full-time (100%) position requiring onsite work at a designated campus work location. Clinical work will be performed at UW Health hospitals and clinics on the main campus and throughout the Madison, Wisconsin area. This position has been identified as a position of trust with access to vulnerable populations and requires a caregiver check. Applicants will be considered for Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor on the CHS track, or Clinical Assistant Professor, Clinical Associate Professor, or Clinical Professor on the CT track, with the final title determined by experience and qualifications. Travel is required, and a valid driver's license is necessary.

Requirements

Completion of a Medical Imaging Physics residency by start date.
Board certified or board-eligible by American Board of Radiology (ABR) by start date.
Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) certified or eligible to obtain MQSA certification by start date.
Training and experience conducting X-ray equipment evaluations, including knowledge of requirements associated with maintaining regulatory and accreditation standards for Fluoro-guided interventional systems, Mammography, Computed Tomography (CT).
Excellent communication skills for interacting with medical imaging personnel (physicists, technologists, radiologists, residents, fellows, researchers).
Excellent organizational skills for smooth clinical operations and educational programs.
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
Must provide a valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

For an appointment at Associate Professor or Professor rank on CT or CHS track, candidates will meet criteria established by the department and as outlined in the School of Medicine and Public Health guidelines for promotion or appointment to Associate or Professor on the CHS or CT track.
PhD in Physics, Medical Physics or closely related field is required by start date.

Responsibilities

Provide primary clinical support for x-ray-based imaging, with emphasis on fluoroscopy and fluoroscopy-guided interventional imaging, digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) mammography, and x-ray-guided breast biopsy, and computed tomography (CT).
Conduct equipment evaluations, acceptance and accreditation testing, and oversee quality assurance (QA) programs.
Troubleshoot image quality and optimize protocols.
Monitor, review, benchmark, and manage patient dose.
Participate on x-ray safety and modality operations committees.
Provide Qualified Medical Physicist (QMP) oversight of Medical Physics Assistants supporting fluoroscopy.
Conduct fluoroscopy safety and use training for clinical providers.
Review quotes, design shielding, and plan sites.
Maintain American Board of Radiology (ABR) and Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) certifications and engage with emerging technologies.
Engage in scholarly activity and professional service (10-20% of time).
Teach in the Medical Physics Graduate Program.
Mentor Medical Imaging Physics residents.
Support Radiology resident education and Continuing Medical Education (CME).