Medical Technologist (Physics Assistant)

University Of Michigan; Ann Arbor (MI); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan Medicine is seeking a Medical Technologist (Physics Assistant) to support quality assurance and dosimetric analysis in radiation oncology. This role involves collaborating with a clinical team and encompasses responsibilities in patient care and technology implementation. Ideal candidates will have a degree in a relevant discipline and strong communication skills.

Benefits

Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage

2:1 Match on retirement savings

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in a relevant field or equivalent experience required.
• Effective communication and organizational skills necessary.
• Ability to lift 35 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct quality assurance measurements for clinical treatments.
• Perform patient-specific dosimetric measurements and analysis.
• Assist with technology introduction into oncology practices.

Skills

Communication of medical terminology

Organizational skills in lab setting

Technical procedures understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree in physics, engineering, medical technology

Job description

Medical Technologist (Physics Assistant)

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Why Join Michigan Medicine?

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world’s most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
• 2:1 Match on retirement savings

Responsibilities*

• Work with a small team under the supervision of Faculty Medical Physicists to preform quality assurance measurements for clinical treatments and assist with research measurements and analysis.
• Preform patient-specific dosimetric measurements, dose calculations, dosimetric and geometric comparisons, and preform analysis for radiation oncology treatments. Measurements will include film acquisition and digitization, flat panel detectors, ion chambers, diodes, and other dosimetric devices.
• Acquire quality assurance information including machine data, patient setup, and imaging information during radiation oncology patient treatments. Set up this data for analysis with respect to expected results. Assist in commissioning of new quality assurance equipment as appropriate.
• Preform patient-specific and process-related quality assurance checks of the treatment planning and delivery process from patient immobilization through CT-simulation, treatment planning and delivery,-related imaging and QA data.
• Assist with the introduction of new technology and procedures into radiation oncology treatment practice. Preform dosimetric measurements, analysis, documentation and training for commissioning of radiation oncology equipment.
• Support advanced patient imaging and positioning protocols by developing procedures and instructing staff.
• Acquire and analyze patient data for retrospective or prospective clinical and protocol studies.

Required Qualifications*

• Bachelor's degree in physics, engineering, medical technology, or a similar field, or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated successful clinical experience.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate medical terminology and technical procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and take appropriate actions with clinical results
• Demonstrated effective organizational skills within a lab setting
• Ability to lift equipment weighing 35 pounds.

Desired Qualifications*

• Specialized training in radiological physics or dosimetry, or an equivalent amount of education and experience.
• Experience in data analysis techniques, experimentation, and software analysis tools is desirable.
• 1+ years of experience with radiation measurement techniques and use and testing of radiation treatment planning system is also desirable.

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes .

Union Affiliation

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the United Michigan Medicine Allied Professionals (UMMAP), which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process maybegin as early as the eighth day after posting.Thisopening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

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