Nuclear Medicine Physicist and RSO

Corewell Health • Grand Rapids, MI

31d • Onsite

About The Position

Job Summary Responsible for all aspects of the diagnostic physics program and radiologic technology at Corewell Health. Responsibilities include clinical duties , innovation , teaching , research , service to the Corewell Health enterprise and career development through leadership of the Diagnostic Medical Physics team as well as involvement in professional societies . Within Imaging and for departments that use imaging in other service lines , responsible for image quality and radiation safety for patients and employees . Along with the Diagnostic Medical Physics team , provides consultant services to the organization , as well as the physicians , in the clinical use of all imaging modalities . Radiologic technology responsibilities include support for optimizing clinical protocols . Actively participates in departmental projects including radiation shielding evaluation as well as operational requirements for imaging equipment . As Radiation Safety Officer (RSO), responsible for compliance with Federal (NRC) and State of Michigan regulations pertaining to the use of radiation . This individual in this position will be expected to be the named RSO on the Corewell Health West NRC license . Certification by either the American Board of Radiology in Nuclear Medicine Physics is or must be obtained within 9 months of hire . Alternative certification by the American Board of Science in Nuclear Medicine in Nuclear Medicine Physics and Instrumentation .

Requirements

• Master's Degree Radiological or Medical Physics
• 5 years of relevant experience in diagnostic imaging with specialization in nuclear medicine imaging
• 2 years of relevant experience participation in a radiation safety program
• 1 year of relevant experience Administrative and supervisory
• CRT-Medical Physics - ABR American Board of Radiology Nucelar Medicine Physics Upon Hire required
• CRT-Nuclear Medicine Physics and Instrumentation - American Board of Science in Nuclear Medicine American Board of Science in Nuclear Medicine Upon Hire required

Nice To Haves

• Doctorate Radiological or Medical Physics

Responsibilities

• Oversees the activities of the physicists and any other staff assigned to the physics and technology area . Is responsible to insure that all imaging equipment is evaluated and satisfactorily operates according to standards .
• Serves as the Qualified Medical Physicist for Imaging at Corewell Health West. This includes oversight of modality accreditation efforts and technical aspects of the department quality assurance program , which includes routine equipment quality control and initial and annual performance testing , technical review of proposed equipment specifications , as well as optimization of the imaging and dose characteristics of imaging equipment within the system .
• Serves as Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) for Spectrum Health Hospitals , Grand Rapids and manages the functions of the SHH Radiation Safety Committee. Provides technical expertise regarding radiation safety issues , writing and reviewing policies and procedures , and ensuring compliance with relevant regulatory and Joint Commission standards . Monitors all employees exposed to ionizing radiation , as appropriate , to ensure that exposure is within federal and state limits and calculates patient doses .
• Provides calculations for shielding design of diagnostic x- ray , computerized tomography (CT) and nuclear medicine rooms , including single photon emission computed tomography /CT (SPECT/CT) and positron emission tomography /CT (PET/CT) and verifies integrity of newly installed protective barriers and provides reports for federal and state agencies .
• Acts as a consultant to and works with other members of the team on treatment techniques for optimization of radiation dose delivery , program development , and implementation of new technologies and treatment techniques .
• Provides radiological physics and radiation safety education to Diagnostic Radiology and Interventional Radiology residents as well as physicians , technologists , and other hospital and nursing employees as appropriate .
• Responsibilities include interviewing , hiring , and training employees ; planning and assigning work ; appraising performance ; rewarding and disciplining employees ; addressing complaints and resolving problems .
• Ensures that processes and services are continuously monitored for quality , cost effectiveness , and efficiency . Engages in process and quality improvement activities . Makes and implements recommendations to improve operational efficiency and to implement new services for areas of responsibility .
• Actively participates in safety initiatives and risk mitigating measures where appropriate and completes all position and unit safety related competencies and requirements on a timely basis .
• Performs other duties as assigned .

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

What This Job Offers

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