Diagnostic Imaging Physicist - Radiology Health Physics at Penn State University

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Diagnostic Medical Physics, Quality Assurance, Radiation Shielding, Dosimetry Calculations, Clinical Research, Education, Training, Project Management, Communication Skills, Team Collaboration, Organizational Skills, Imaging Physics, ACR Accreditation, Fluoroscopy, CT Imaging, MR Safety

Industry

Defense & Space

Description

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants. Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants. POSITION SPECIFICS The Department of Radiology Health Physics at the Penn State College of Medicine in Hershey, PA is seeking a non-tenure line Diagnostic Medical Physicist (Assistant Professor) to support imaging physics activities at the College and Penn State Health's five medical centers and numerous outpatient clinics. This position will provide physics support for a customizable selection of modalities (radiographic, fluoroscopic, CT, ultrasound, mammographic, MR, or nuclear medicine/PET imaging). Core responsibilities include acceptance testing, routine performance testing, and quality assurance oversight. Additional responsibilities include ACR accreditation support, radiation shielding and dosimetry calculations, clinical research support, and education/training of technologists, physicist assistants, medical residents, and physicians. This role offers a strong opportunity for professional growth and learning. The successful candidate will join our group of 6 diagnostic/medical health physicists, two MR safety officers, two medical physicist assistants, and two administrative assistants in a growing academic health system with state-of-the-art equipment and clinical care. The position requires a graduate degree (MS, DMP, or PhD) in medical physics or a related discipline, at least two years of experience in clinical diagnostic radiology/nuclear medicine physics (including residency, if applicable), and board certification or eligibility in Diagnostic Medical Physics from the American Board of Radiology. For those board-eligible, we will provide a faculty appointment in Radiology after board certification. You must demonstrate excellent organizational, project management, and written/oral communication skills. The successful candidate must be flexible in nature, have sound judgment, and have the ability to work as a member of a collaborative team while still demonstrating strong individual initiative. BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. This position requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid driver’s license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks. BENEFITS Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional wellbeing. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. 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Responsibilities

The position involves providing physics support for various imaging modalities, including acceptance testing and quality assurance oversight. Additional responsibilities include ACR accreditation support and education/training of medical staff.