Diagnostic Imaging Physicist - Radiology Health Physics

Penn State College of Medicine

Hershey, PA, US
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Acceptance testing of imaging equipment
Routine performance testing oversight
Radiation shielding and dosimetry calculations
** The Penn State College of Medicine seeks a non-tenure line Diagnostic Medical Physicist to support imaging physics activities across its medical centers and outpatient clinics in Hershey, PA. The role entails performing acceptance testing, quality assurance, and providing educational support while fostering professional growth within a collaborative team environment. **

Job Summary

  • The position provides physics support for a customizable selection of modalities including radiographic, fluoroscopic, CT, ultrasound, mammographic, MR, or nuclear medicine/PET imaging.
  • Core responsibilities include acceptance testing, routine performance testing, quality assurance oversight, and ACR accreditation support across five medical centers and numerous outpatient clinics.
  • The successful candidate will join a growing academic health system with state-of-the-art equipment and receive a generous 75% tuition discount as part of the benefits package.

Matching Summary

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** The Penn State College of Medicine seeks a non-tenure line Diagnostic Medical Physicist to support imaging physics activities across its medical centers and outpatient clinics in Hershey, PA. The role entails performing acceptance testing, quality assurance, and providing educational support while fostering professional growth within a collaborative team environment. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Acceptance testing of imaging equipment
  • Routine performance testing oversight
  • Radiation shielding and dosimetry calculations
  • ACR accreditation support activities
  • Clinical research support capabilities
  • Education and training of staff

Nice-to-have

  • Strong organizational skills
  • Project management experience
  • Collaborative team member
  • Sound judgment in clinical settings
  • Individual initiative demonstration

Key Requirements

  • Graduate degree (MS, DMP, or PhD) in medical physics
  • At least two years of clinical diagnostic radiology/nuclear medicine physics experience
  • Board certification or eligibility in Diagnostic Medical Physics from ABR
  • Valid driver's license and successful motor vehicle records check
  • Successful completion of background checks per university policies

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