Clinical Diagnostic Medical Physicist

Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 137,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental options

Vision plan

HSA/FSAs

Retirement plan

Job summary

Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota seeks a Medical Physicist with a CT focus to join the Division of Medical Physics within the Department of Radiology. The role covers clinical service, protocol optimization, and translational research across Mayo Clinic Midwest, with access to a varied CT practice and multi-vendor scanners.

The successful candidate will collaborate with radiologists, technologists, IT teams, engineers and vendors to develop and deploy new CT methods, support QA, and advance

Qualifications

• A doctoral degree in medical physics or closely related field.
• Board certification or board eligibility in diagnostic medical physics.
• Strong interest in CT imaging, clinical translation, and collaborative practice.

Responsibilities

• Support CT quality assurance, acceptance testing, protocol development and optimization.
• Provide clinical physics support for CT services in Rochester and Mayo Clinic Health Systems.
• Collaborate with radiologists, technologists, IT teams, engineers, and vendors to resolve issues.
• Support CT applications used in diagnostic imaging and image-guided procedures.
• Contribute as a member of the Division of Medical Physics.

Skills

Communication

Project planning

Scientific writing

Teaching

Team development

Education

Doctoral degree in medical physics

Job description

Why Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans - to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.

Benefits Highlights

• Medical:Multiple plan options.
• Dental:Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Vision:Affordable plan with national network.
• Pre-Tax Savings:HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
• Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

Responsibilities

The Department of Radiology at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, invites applications for a medical physicist position with a focus on Computed Tomography.

The successful candidate will join the Division of Medical Physics, which serves the Department of Radiology and the broader Mayo Clinic enterprise, and will work alongside a group of over 20 medical physicists and over 250 radiologists. This position offers the opportunity to contribute across the full breadth of CT physics - from clinical service and protocol optimization to technology development, innovation, and translational research.

POSITION FOCUS

The CT physics group supports a large, diverse CT practice across Mayo Clinic Midwest, including Rochester and the Mayo Clinic Health System. The practice includes scanners from multiple vendors and supports routine diagnostic imaging, advanced imaging applications, image-guided procedures, and specialized clinical services.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Short-term responsibilities include:

• Support CT quality assurance, acceptance testing, protocol development and optimization, radiation-dose management, and image-quality evaluation.
• Provide clinical physics support for CT services in Rochester (Primarily) and the Mayo Clinic Health Systems. The position is in Rochester, with occasional travel to Mayo Clinic Health Systems.
• Collaborate with radiologists, technologists, information technology teams, engineers, and vendors to resolve technical issues and implement practical improvements.
• Support CT applications used in routine diagnostic imaging, image-guided procedures, and related ancillary equipment.
• Participate as a collaborative member of the Division of Medical Physics.

Long-term opportunities include:

• Lead and support the clinical deployment of new CT technology, including photon-counting CT, hardware and software upgrades, and novel clinical applications.
• Develop and translate innovative CT methods into clinical practice across the Mayo Clinic enterprise.
• Conduct independent or collaborative research aligned with the candidate's interests and the group's strategic priorities. The CT physics group has active opportunities for research and innovation. The successful candidate will be encouraged to develop new ideas, collaborate with clinical and technical partners, and translate promising methods into patient care.
• Support Mayo Clinic's mission in patient care, education, and research through technical innovation and mentorship.

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Qualifications

• A doctoral degree in medical physics, physics, biomedical engineering, or a closely related discipline, with training or demonstrated expertise in diagnostic imaging physics.
• Board certification or board eligibility in diagnostic medical physics.
• A strong interest in CT imaging, clinical translation, technology development, and collaborative practice.
• Excellent communication, project-planning, scientific-writing, teaching, and team-development skills.

Exemption Status

Exempt

Compensation Detail

The minimum starting salary for Medical specialties may range from $136,643 - $280,250. This range reflects full-time total base compensation prior to consideration of additional experience or duties. Pay for the selected candidate will vary based on specialty, experience, FTE, internal equity, or external market data.

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Schedule

Full Time

Hours/Pay Period

80

Schedule Details

Full Time

International Assignment

No

Site Description

Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the 'EOE is the Law'. Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Recruiter

Jeff Eigenheer