Medical Physicist Resident

University of Utah Health • Salt Lake City, UT

9d • Onsite

About The Position

As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA The employee serving in this position will provide all the services of a clinical medical physicist as part of a 1-2 year structured training program to develop the resident's skills and knowledge. The residency program director defines the admission and program requirements and is responsible for the overall training program, which will comply with American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM) Commission on Accreditation of Medical Physics Educational Programs (CAMPEP) standards. As part of this training program, the resident will participate in and complete research projects defined by the program director. Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.

Requirements

• Graduate of a CAMPEP Accredited Certificate or Graduate Degree Program in Medical Physics.
• Applications are accepted and positions awarded through the AAPM sponsored MedPhys Match program administered by National Matching Services Inc., by way of the AAPM Medical Physics Residency Application Program (MP-RAP).
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above.
• Knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development and the ability to assess data regarding the patient's status and provide care as described in the department's policies and procedures manual.

Responsibilities

• Performs all the essential functions of a Clinical Medical Physicist.
• Meets all of the requirements of a resident as outlined in the AAPM Standards for Accreditation of Graduate Educational Programs in Medical Physics.
• Completes a major clinical research project.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees