UNIV - Open Rank - Diagnostic Medical Physicist - Department of Radiology

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The Department of Radiology and Radiological Sciences in the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) has an opening for a full-time Diagnostic Medical Physicist. The successful candidate will join a group of four medical physicists, will be an integral member of the MUSC team, and will travel to outlying sites and work independently to provide clinical medical physics services. While a board certification in Diagnostic Medical Physics by the ABR is highly desired, board-eligible candidates may be considered, depending on their experience and background. Candidates with a PhD and an appropriate background will be considered for a faculty appointment in the Department of Radiology and Radiological Sciences.

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  Primary Responsibilities:
  
• Independently carry out annual performance evaluations of clinical imaging x-ray systems (fluoroscopy, radiography, mammography, bone density,and CT)
  
• Assist in carrying out performance evaluations of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) systems, ultrasound and nuclear medicine
  
• Oversee and review technologist quality control programs,
  
• Support and consult with technologists, radiologists, and Radiation Safety Officers (RSO) with regard to clinical protocol management, dose assessment, and review of Radiation Protection Program Elements
  
• Perform assessments of public exposure in areas surrounding x-ray rooms
  
• Provide design, consultation, and assessment of shielding requirements during site planning; evaluate integrity and adequacy of installed supplemental shielding
  
• Perform routine audits of technologist QA and become familiar with issues related to the x-ray registration, regulations and Radiation Protection Programs
  
• Must be willing to occasionally travel from Charleston, SC to nearby MUSC locations, within a few hours driving distance
  
• Provide leadership on quality committees that collaborate with radiologists and technologists on protocol optimization, image quality and dose reduction.
  
• Participate in teaching efforts of the Medical Physics residency including mentorship and teaching responsibilities

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  Required Skills:
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  
• Understanding of state and federal regulations, ACR and JC accreditation criteria, process, and compliance. Familiarity with applicable regulatory guides, and regulations.
  
• Technical experience in performing equipment surveys as required by the ACR, JC for meeting regulatory requirements
  
• A desire to demonstrate initiative and ownership of daily tasks and projects
  
• Capable of paying strict attention to detail, thorough, and well-organized
  
• Comfortable dealing with a variety of situations and different personalities
  
• Ability to actively problem-solve by seeking, developing, and implementing viable solutions
  
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and drive with own vehicle to off-campus sites

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  Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
  
• MS in Medical Physics
  
• Valid Driver’s License
  
• Board eligible to take the American Board of Radiology certification exam in Diagnostic Medical Physics or the Canadian College of Physicists in Medicine membership exam.

• Preferred Education and Experience Requirements:
  
• Demonstrated track record of scholarship
  
• Minimum 2 years clinical experience in a similar role
  
• PhD in Medical Physics
  
• Board certified by the American Board of Radiology in Diagnostic Medical Physics
  
• MQSA certification to independently carry out surveys of mammography equipment and facilities

About the Department of Radiology and Charleston:
The department currently consists of 52 clinical Radiologists, 4 PhD level Medical Physicists, 10 Clinical Instructor Jr. Faculty /Fellows, 61 GME residents,with a research infrastructure of study coordinators and grant administrators. The department has a wide range of radiological imaging equipment(around 180 units) including 14 CT scanners, 10 MR.

Additional Job Description

Physical Requirements: (Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Infrequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift objects, up to 15 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lower objects, up to 15 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to push/pull objects, up to 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Frequent) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Frequent) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Frequent)

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