Medical Physicist Assistant, Medical Physics Residency Program
Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, United States
Medical Physicist Assistant, Medical Physics Residency Program
Medical Physicist Assistant is an Imaging Physics Resident under the supervision of the CAMPEP accredited Imaging Physics Residency Program Director, to provide services to the Medical Physics Section in accordance with the highest standards of practice and as required by regulatory and accrediting agencies.
Primary Responsibilities
Assist with Imaging Physics testing related to acceptance, routine QA, ACR accreditation, TJC and clinical implementation of new imaging technologies and protocols.
Maintain accurate records for patients and imaging equipment.
Perform imaging equipment performance evaluation testing for x‑ray radiography/fluoroscopy, MRI, CT, Ultrasound, and digital mammography.
Assist with radiation safety and MRI safety tasks.
Help design radiation shielding for new imaging installations.
Participate in imaging physics research and ongoing educational activities for imaging technologists, radiology and medical physics residents.
Assist with patient radiation dose evaluation during imaging procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Department Administration or Chief Medical Physicist.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Strong critical thinking, problem solving and attentiveness to detail.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrates accuracy and an attention to detail.
Ability to closely follow established procedures.
Strong critical thinking is a must for this position.
Impact the work of others within Radiology and research related studies.
Collaborate closely with radiology staff and research personnel.
Communicate with physicians, technical staff and clinic personnel daily.
Take responsibility for Medical Physics Section and its staff.
Must maintain confidential patient information.
Qualifications
Minimum Required Education:
MS degree from a CAMPEP accredited Medical Physics graduate program, or CAMPEP accredited Medical Physics certificate program
Minimum Required Experience:
0 years
Physical Requirements
Work requires occasionally lifting moderate weight materials, standing, or walking continuously.
Work Environment
Occasional exposure to dust, noise, temperature changes, or contact with water or other liquids. Work is performed in an environmentally controlled environment.
Sensory Acuity
Ability to detect and translate speech or other communication required. May occasionally require the ability to distinguish colors and perceive relative distances between objects.
Benefits
Outstanding Healthcare Coverage, including health, vision, and dental.
403B Retirement Package.
Competitive vacation and paid holidays.
Tuition reimbursement.
Paid parental leave.
Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP).
Pet insurance.
On campus fitness facility with onsite classes.
Additional discounted rates on selected items (cell phone plans, local fitness facilities, etc.).
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, or military status. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the MCW community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based on a protected characteristic.
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Medical Physicist Assistant is an Imaging Physics Resident under the supervision of the CAMPEP accredited Imaging Physics Residency Program Director, to provide services to the Medical Physics Section in accordance with the highest standards of practice and as required by regulatory and accrediting agencies.
Primary Responsibilities
Assist with Imaging Physics testing related to acceptance, routine QA, ACR accreditation, TJC and clinical implementation of new imaging technologies and protocols.
Maintain accurate records for patients and imaging equipment.
Perform imaging equipment performance evaluation testing for x‑ray radiography/fluoroscopy, MRI, CT, Ultrasound, and digital mammography.
Assist with radiation safety and MRI safety tasks.
Help design radiation shielding for new imaging installations.
Participate in imaging physics research and ongoing educational activities for imaging technologists, radiology and medical physics residents.
Assist with patient radiation dose evaluation during imaging procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Department Administration or Chief Medical Physicist.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Strong critical thinking, problem solving and attentiveness to detail.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrates accuracy and an attention to detail.
Ability to closely follow established procedures.
Strong critical thinking is a must for this position.
Impact the work of others within Radiology and research related studies.
Collaborate closely with radiology staff and research personnel.
Communicate with physicians, technical staff and clinic personnel daily.
Take responsibility for Medical Physics Section and its staff.
Must maintain confidential patient information.
Qualifications
Minimum Required Education:
MS degree from a CAMPEP accredited Medical Physics graduate program, or CAMPEP accredited Medical Physics certificate program
Minimum Required Experience:
0 years
Physical Requirements
Work requires occasionally lifting moderate weight materials, standing, or walking continuously.
Work Environment
Occasional exposure to dust, noise, temperature changes, or contact with water or other liquids. Work is performed in an environmentally controlled environment.
Sensory Acuity
Ability to detect and translate speech or other communication required. May occasionally require the ability to distinguish colors and perceive relative distances between objects.
Benefits
Outstanding Healthcare Coverage, including health, vision, and dental.
403B Retirement Package.
Competitive vacation and paid holidays.
Tuition reimbursement.
Paid parental leave.
Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP).
Pet insurance.
On campus fitness facility with onsite classes.
Additional discounted rates on selected items (cell phone plans, local fitness facilities, etc.).
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, or military status. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the MCW community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based on a protected characteristic.
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