Medical Physicist

Umcelpaso; El Paso, Northern (TX, KY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

University Medical Center of El Paso seeks a Medical Physicist to lead and manage the Imaging Services Department. You will develop policies, supervise staff, and coordinate programs to enhance diagnostic imaging quality and patient safety.

The role requires Texas licensure, board certification or progress toward certification, and at least one year of physicist experience, preferably in Texas. You will collaborate with administrative teams and participate in budgeting and safety initiatives.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Physics or Radiation Biology is required.
• Texas Medical Physicist License is required.
• Board certification by ABR/ABMP or working toward certification is preferred.
• One year of experience as a physicist is required, preferably in Texas.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, directs and manages the Imaging Services Department.
• Develops and evaluates goals, policies, and procedures for diagnostic imaging.
• Provides staff support to hospital management and supervises staff.
• Participates in budgeting for the department and monitors expenditures.
• Leads development and monitoring of department systems to improve patient care.
• Serves as the organization’s Radiation Safety Officer.

Skills

Critical thinking

Oral & written communication

Interpersonal skills

Computer literacy

Educational program development

Documentation & reporting

Education

Master’s degree in Physics or Radiation Biology

Doctoral degree preferred

Job description

• Facility University Medical Center of El Paso
• Department Imaging Administration
• Schedule - Shift - Hours Full Time - Days

The Medical Physicist plans, organizes, directs, and manages the operation of the Imaging Services Department. Recommends, develops, implements, and evaluates goals, objectives, policies, and procedures related to diagnostic imaging; provides staff support to higher-level management within the Hospital District; and selects, trains, and supervises subordinate clinical, technical, and clerical staff. Participates during the preparation and maintenance of department budgets. Leads the development and monitoring of department specific systems and in the coordination of activities that improve the quality of patient care in the Diagnostic Imaging Department. Serves as the organization’s Radiation Safety Officer.

Work Experience

One year of experience as a Physicist required, preferably in the State of Texas.

License/Registration/Certification:

Texas Medical Physicist License required.

Board certified by the American Board of Radiology or the American Board of Medical Physics or board eligible and working towards certification preferred.

Member of the American Association of Physicists in Medicine or the American College of Medical Physics preferred.

Education and Training:

Master’s Degree in Physics or Radiation Biology required. Doctoral degree preferred.

Skills:

• Possesses critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Possesses effective oral and written communication skills.
• Possesses effective interpersonal relationship skills.
• Learn, use, and adapt to new computer technologies, including changes to hospital systems and other electronic medical records programs.
• Ability to direct and facilitate the planning, development and administration of educational and/or research programs.
• Analyze service delivery problems accurately, develop recommendations and take appropriate action to resolve them
• Develop, evaluate, and maintain accurate record-keeping systems, prepare complex and detailed written reports, procedures, and contracts
• Communicate effectively with administrative, medical, professional, and clinical staff and citizen groups
• Work cooperatively with other University Medical Center and County departments, public and private organizations, including public and private medical providers
• Train staff and coordinate activities of contractors, volunteer groups and staff, as appropriate