Medical Physicist Resident

Overview As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA The employee serving in this position will provide all the services of a clinical medical physicist as part of a 1-2 year structured training program to develop the resident's skills and knowledge. The residency program director defines the admission and program requirements and is responsible for the overall training program, which will comply with American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM) Commission on Accreditation of Medical Physics Educational Programs (CAMPEP) standards. As part of this training program, the resident will participate in and complete research projects defined by the program director.

Corporate Overview:

The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes. Responsibilities Performs all the essential functions of a Clinical Medical Physicist. Meets all of the requirements of a resident as outlined in the AAPM Standards for Accreditation of Graduate Educational Programs in Medical Physics. Completes a major clinical research project.

Knowledge / Skills

/ Abilities Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above. Knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development and the ability to assess data regarding the patient's status and provide care as described in the department's policies and procedures manual. Qualifications Qualifications Required Graduate of a CAMPEP Accredited Certificate or Graduate Degree Program in Medical Physics. Applications are accepted and positions awarded through the AAPM sponsored MedPhys Match program administered by National Matching Services Inc., by way of the AAPM Medical Physics Residency Application Program (MP-RAP). Qualifications (Preferred) Working Conditions and Physical Demands Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation. This position involves intermediate working conditions in a healthcare setting that may exert up to 50 pounds and may consistently require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise moving patients or objects, such as medical equipment, while providing patient care. Incumbents face exposure to radiation and other contaminants on a daily basis as part of their job. Physical Requirements Carrying, Climbing, Color Determination, Far Vision, Lifting, Listening, Near Vision, Pulling and/or Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Stooping and Crouching, Walking Multi-lingual Candidates Welcomed To inquire about this posting, email: careers@hsc.utah.edu EEO Statement University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patient populations. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact the University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources office at 801-581-6500. If you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/ Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu/ The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules. This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen. Requisition Number 82148 Reg/Temp Regular Employment Type Full-Time Shift Day Work Schedule M-F Variable Hours Clinical/Non-Clinical Status Clinical Location Name Huntsman Cancer Hospital Workplace Set Up On-site City

SALT LAKE CITY

State UT Department

HCH ANC 60R RADIATION ONCOLOGY

Category Health Professional - Other Workplace Set Up On-site