Specialist-Diag Rad Physics

Mayo Clinic•Phoenix, AZ

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About The Position

Works directly with the Diagnostic Medical Physicist to assure high quality, consistently reliable imaging acquisition and display with the lowest possible risk to the patient. The main responsibilities are to acquire a comprehensive measure of diagnostic equipment operation, function and performance for a number of imaging modalities, including fluoroscopy, MR, CT, US, mammography, nuclear medicine, PET, and general radiography. Must maintain operational knowledge of imaging equipment, all summary documents and procedures for performance testing. Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills at all levels within the department as well as in institution. Other duties include collection and modeling of data for compliance, Quality Control, and Optimization. Performs patient-specific radiation measurements and calculations, performs quality assurance tests of equipment as well as characteristics of images and equipment under the supervision of a Diagnostic Medical Physicist. The Diagnostic Radiology Physics Specialist must apply for credentialing in a work area after receiving training and education as stipulated by the granting organization. Why Mayo Clinic Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic. Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is. Equal Opportunity All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law". Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Requirements

Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills at all levels within the department as well as in institution

Responsibilities

acquire a comprehensive measure of diagnostic equipment operation, function and performance for a number of imaging modalities, including fluoroscopy, MR, CT, US, mammography, nuclear medicine, PET, and general radiography
maintain operational knowledge of imaging equipment, all summary documents and procedures for performance testing
collection and modeling of data for compliance, Quality Control, and Optimization
performs patient-specific radiation measurements and calculations
performs quality assurance tests of equipment as well as characteristics of images and equipment under the supervision of a Diagnostic Medical Physicist
apply for credentialing in a work area after receiving training and education as stipulated by the granting organization