Open Rank of Radiology in Medical Physics
About The Position
The Department of Radiology at the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center is seeking applicants for a full-time clinical medical physicist to serve in a faculty position of Open Rank. Candidates must have obtained an M.S or Ph.D. in Engineering, Physics or Medical Physics and be certified by the American Board of Radiology in diagnostic radiological physics by the contract start date. As a member of our Medical Physics team, the successful incumbent will provide clinical medical physics services for the department of Radiology of the Health Sciences Center. The faculty will participate in acceptance, annual, and routine quality assurance testing of imaging equipment located at a variety of sites throughout the health system; and will assist in teaching diagnostic radiology residents, medical students, medical physics students, and undergraduate and graduate courses in the Radiological Sciences and Medical Physics programs.
Requirements
- M.S. in Engineering, Physics or Medical Physics from an accredited college or university
- Certified by the American Board of Radiology in diagnostic radiological physics
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience at an academic medical center
- Leadership experience in medical physics
- Ph.D. in Medical Physics
- Prior experience teaching residents
- Minimum 2 years working as a diagnostic medical physicist
- A demonstrated commitment to cultivate an understanding of the rich and varied cultures of New Mexico and to the success of the university's mission to serve local and global communities.
Responsibilities
- Performs acceptance, annual, and routine quality assurance testing on imaging equipment as required.
- Teaches diagnostic radiology physics to residents, medical students, medical physics students, and provides lectures in the Radiological Science Program and other courses as required.
- Advises and consults with physicians and technologists in activities that insure and improve the image quality and reduce patient doses in diagnostic radiology.
- Participates in the radiation safety program at the UNM Health System and on the UNM campus. Consults with external physicians and patients regarding radiation exposure and safety, as requested.
- Participate in the selection and/or recommendation of new imaging equipment.
- Maintains professional contact with peers through attendance at professional meetings and related activities.
Benefits
- medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
