Medical Physicist - Diagnostic

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-cost medical benefits

PTO and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employer 403B retirement with match

Job summary

Trinity Health is seeking a Medical Physicist for a full-time Day shift in Michigan. The role includes calibration of diagnostic imaging equipment, radiation safety program leadership, and collaboration with Radiologists and technologists to ensure high-quality patient imaging and safety standards.

The candidate will oversee acceptance testing, equipment commissioning, and adherence to regulatory requirements, with opportunities for professional growth in a nationally recognized health system.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Medical Physics is required.
• Board certification in Diagnostic Radiological Physics is required.
• One year of clinical physics experience is required.
• PhD in Medical Physics is preferred.
• ABSNM certification is preferred.
• Three years of clinical physics experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists in planning for resource allocation with Radiologists, administrators, and technologists, including equipment usage, selection and replacement, staffing requirements, budget preparation, and review of departmental policies and procedures.
• Responsible for performance specification, acceptance testing and verification, and commissioning of new equipment.
• Guides technologists in the use of new technology.
• Supervises calibration, preventive maintenance, repair of equipment, and documentation of all relevant information.
• Develops and administers the Radiation Safety Program, acting as Radiation Safety Officer for the institution, including ALARA and patient/staff dose assessment.
• Coordinates and leads committees such as the Institutional Radiation Safety Committee and MRI Safety Committee.

Skills

Radiation safety

Equipment calibration

Clinical imaging support

Education

Master's Degree in Medical Physics

Board certified in Diagnostic Radiological Physics

PhD in Medical Physics (Preferred)

ABSNM certification (Preferred)

Job description

Employment Type

Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: Highlights: Day-1 Benefits. Low-cost benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 403B retirement with employer match. Paid holidays and generous Paid Time Off (PTO)Up to 18 days of PTO your first year! Tuition reimbursement and more.

Hours | Schedule

Full-time, 40 hours per week Days

Position Summary

Performs all physics calculations and testing necessary for calibration of equipment and to ensure that the programs are in place to facilitate the produce of quality diagnostic images, consistent with the available technology and which optimize safety (including radiation, medical, and electrical) for the patient. To assure compliance with all certifying and governing bodies.

What you will do

• Assists in planning for resource allocation with Radiologists, administrators, and technologists, including: equipment usage, selection and replacement, staffing requirements, budget preparation, and review of departmental policies and procedures.
• Responsible for performance specification, acceptance testing and performance verification, and commissioning of new equipment.
• Guides technologists in the use of new technology.
• Supervises calibration, preventive maintenance, repair of equipment, and documentation of all relevant information.
• Develops and administers the Radiation Safety Program, acting as Radiation Safety Officer for the institution. Includes the ALARA Program and patient/staff dose assessment.
• Participates in the development of criteria for approval of new uses of radiation.
• Coordinates and leads the Institutional Radiation Safety Committee, MRI Safety Committee, and other committees as appropriate.
• Determines shielding required for new or renovated equipment rooms for ionizing radiation and for radio frequency and magnetic fields.
• Facilitates compliance with all regulating and certifying agencies.
• Consults with imaging physicians and others, using medical imaging equipment regarding the radiological and radiobiological aspects of patient examinations.
• Assists physician in the evaluation of quantitative studies, such as the measurement of cardiac ejection fraction.
• Optimizes imaging procedures, e.g. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) protocols, radiographic techniques, technologist activities, and efficient utilization of imaging equipment.
• Participates in diagnostic imaging and medical physics meetings, and other scientific meetings and conferences, to learn and disseminate state-of-the-art information.
• Explains radiation safety aspects of procedures and assesses patient’s ability to comply.
• Assures quality patient care by promoting effective communication and teamwork through the organization.
• Effectively uses available resources to provide a more complete and personally satisfying experience for all customers.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the needs of the age group served.

What you will need

• Master’s Degree in Medical Physics.
• Board certified in Diagnostic Radiological Physics.
• One year of experience performing physics in a clinical setting.
• Preferred: PhD in Medical Physics.
• Preferred: ABSNM (American Board of the Society of Nuclear Medicine) certification.
• Preferred: Three years of experience performing physics in a clinical setting.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services.

Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs.

For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.