Diagnostic Medical Physicists

Position Title:

Diagnostic Medical Physicists Department:

Adult Radiology Admin/Support Job Description:

General Description:

Diagnostic medical physicists or sometimes referred to as medical physicists, diagnostic physicists or simply as physicists at OU Health are qualified experts in medical physics as defined by the American College of Radiology, the American Association of Physicists in Medicine, and other related professional organizations. The medical physicists provide essential administrative, organizational, structural and technical expertise that keeps the hospitals and clinic functioning smoothly, safety, and at a state-of-the-art technical and clinical levels in a technically complex environment. At OU Health their main area of expertise is in nuclear medicine and diagnostic imaging including X-ray, CT, MRI, mammography and ultrasound.

Essential Responsibilities:

Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position. Develop or help to develop or review policies and procedures in diagnostic radiology and nuclear medicine. Develop or help to develop or quality control procedures. Direct quality control program when needed. Perform or oversee the performance of quality procedures that are beyond the qualifications of a Quality Control Technologist and are typically performed by medical physicists or designated assistants. Provide recommendations and technical information regarding new equipment selection, layout and installation. Conduct acceptance testing when there is an installation, major repair, or upgrade of equipment for imaging or assay of radiopharmceuticals. Work with maintenance personnel or vendors to ensure appropriate repair, calibration, and preventative maintenance of equipment for imaging or assay of radiopharmceuticals when necessary. Help to troubleshoot problems in equipment for imaging or assay of radiopharmceuticals when necessary. Assist in the initial implementation of new high technology equipment or new clinical procedures. Ensure radiation safety and regulatory requirements are met during routine operations. Physicist are involved in the investigation of excessive radiation exposure to patients, technologists or physicians. Provide information on radiation dose or exposure to patients. Determine patient radiation dosimetry when needed, and to investigate cases or procedures of significant or excessive radiation dose. Help with preparation and be available for external or internal inspections that include review of quality control programs and radiation safety. Medical physicists provide radiation safety specific to areas or procedures in hospitals/clinics. New facilities or when room use is changed or when equipment is moved require adequate shielding followed by verification of the shielding installation that is performed and accepted by licensed medical physicists.

General Responsibilities:

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

PhD in Diagnostic Medical Physics and successful completion of an Imaging Physics residency program.

Experience:

0 - 3 years' experience in a Diagnostic Medical Physics, Nuclear Medicine Medical Physics, or Radiation Therapy Medical Physics position. License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s)

Required:

Board Certified or board eligible by the American College of Radiology (ABR).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills Proficient with the use of Microsoft Office tools. Demonstrated ability to work well with team members and independently. Current OU Health Employees - Please click HERE to login. OU Health is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including

PTO, 401

(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family. OU Health is the state's only comprehensive academic health system of hospitals, clinics and centers of excellence. With 11,000 employees and more than 1,300 physicians and advanced practice providers, OU Health is home to Oklahoma's largest doctor network with a complete range of specialty care. OU Health serves Oklahoma and the region with the state's only freestanding children's hospital, the only National Cancer Institute-Designated OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center, Oklahoma's flagship hospital, which serves as the state's only Level 1 trauma center and Edmond Medical Center in the heart of the Edmond Community. Becker's Hospital Review named University of Oklahoma Medical Center one of the 100 Great Hospitals in America for 2020. OU Health's oncology program at OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center was named Oklahoma's top facility for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report in its 2020-21 rankings. OU Health also was ranked by U.S. News & World Report as high performing in these specialties: Colon Surgery, COPD and Congestive Heart Failure. OU Health's mission is to lead healthcare in patient care, education and research. Experts in prevention, treatment and cures, our team works to improve lives through innovation in medical care, education and research, while investing in the people, technologies and facilities that will enable us to achieve our goals. We are seeking individuals who have a passion and talent for caring for others. By joining our team, you will provide quality health care to our community through the work you do every day. We provide clinical and non-clinical opportunities to further your career and we invite you to explore our available positions. Equal employment opportunities are provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or protected veteran status in accordance with applicable federal laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Reasonable accommodations are made to the known physical and mental limitations of qualified individuals with disabilities.