Diagnostic Imaging Physicist - Radiology
The Department of Radiology Health Physics at the Penn State College of Medicine in Hershey, PA, is seeking a non-tenure line Diagnostic Medical Physicist (Assistant Professor).
About the role
This position will provide physics support for a customizable selection of modalities (radiographic, fluoroscopic, CT, ultrasound, mammographic, MR, or nuclear medicine/PET imaging). Some experience with MR and MR safety is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Advanced imaging clinical support
- Acceptance testing
- Supervision of physicist assistants
- Quality assurance oversight
- Education/training of technologists, physicist assistants, medical residents, and physicians
- ACR accreditation support
- Radiation shielding and dosimetry calculations
- Clinical research support
- Routine performance testing
Requirements
- Graduate degree (MS, DMP, or PhD) in medical physics or a related discipline
- At least two years of experience in clinical diagnostic radiology/nuclear medicine physics (including residency, if applicable)
- Board certification or eligibility in Diagnostic Medical Physics from the American Board of Radiology
Qualifications
- Excellent organizational, project management, and written/oral communication skills
Skills
- Experience with MR and MR safety is preferred
Benefits
Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional wellbeing. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page.
(Note: For Postdoctoral benefits, please see our Postdoctoral Benefits page.)
Schedule
The position requires the following clearances in addition to applicable background checks: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.
This position requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid driver’s license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks.
Pay
Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.
Contact
If you have questions about this position, please contact [Contact Information].