Diagnostic X-ray Medical Physicist (CT or CHS Track)

Academic Staff, Regular position in the Department of Radiology, Section of Clinical Imaging Physics (joint with the Department of Medical Physics). This Clinical Health Sciences (CHS) Track or Clinician Teacher (CT) Track faculty role is based onsite at UW Health hospitals and clinics in Madison, Wisconsin.

About the role

The UW Departments of Radiology and Medical Physics are internationally recognized for their impact on medical imaging. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to patient-centered clinical imaging, advance imaging quality and safety, and engage in education and mentorship within a highly collaborative academic medical center. Medical physicists play a central role in delivering high-quality imaging care, supporting clinical innovation and quality improvement, educating trainees and providers, and ensuring excellence in safety, accreditation, and regulatory compliance.

This is a full-time (100%) position requiring onsite work. Clinical responsibilities will be performed at UW Health hospitals and clinics on the main campus and throughout the Madison, Wisconsin area. The selected candidate will be required to pass an initial caregiver check under the Wisconsin Caregiver Law and every four years thereafter. Travel is required; a valid driver’s license is necessary, with the option to use University Car Fleet upon approval.

Applicants will be considered for the following titles based on experience and qualifications: Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor on the Clinical Health Sciences (CHS) track, or Clinical Assistant Professor, Clinical Associate Professor, or Clinical Professor on the Clinician Teacher (CT) track.

Responsibilities

• 70-80% X-ray Diagnostic Medical Physics Responsibilities:
  • Primary clinical support for x-ray-based imaging, with emphasis on fluoroscopy, fluoroscopy-guided interventional imaging, digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) mammography, x-ray-guided breast biopsy, and computed tomography (CT).
  • Equipment evaluations, acceptance and accreditation testing, and quality assurance (QA) program oversight.
  • Image quality troubleshooting and protocol optimization.
  • Patient dose monitoring, review, benchmarking, and management.
  • Participation on x-ray safety and modality operations committees.
  • Qualified Medical Physicist (QMP) oversight of Medical Physics Assistants supporting fluoroscopy.
  • Fluoroscopy safety and use training for clinical providers.
  • Quote review, shielding design, and site planning.
  • Maintenance of American Board of Radiology (ABR) and Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) certifications and engagement with emerging technologies.
• 10-20% X-ray Diagnostic Medical Physics Research Responsibilities:
  • Scholarly activity and professional service.
• 10% X-ray Diagnostic Medical Physics Teaching Responsibilities:
  • Teaching in the Medical Physics Graduate Program.
  • Mentoring Medical Imaging Physics residents.
  • Supporting Radiology resident education and continuing medical education (CME).

Department

The UW Department of Radiology consists of more than 165 faculty across 13 sections, reading over 1,000,000 diagnostic scans per year. The department trains more than 50 residents and fellows annually and has an extensive presence in the medical student curriculum. The department is dedicated to excellence in patient care, education, and research, with a commitment to regional outreach and collaboration with industry to translate modern technology into clinical practice.

Location

Madison, Wisconsin, is consistently ranked among the best places to live in the U.S., offering a high quality of life, strong work-life balance, and a thriving technology and biotech economy. The city is home to major employers like Epic Systems, Exact Sciences, and Sub-Zero, as well as numerous startups. Madison is the second-largest city in Wisconsin, with a population of approximately 260,000 and a regional population of over 1 million. It is within driving distance of Chicago and Milwaukee and offers rich cultural, recreational, and culinary scenes.

Recent accolades for Madison include:

• #1 Best Place to Live (Livability, 2022)
• #1 City for Most Successful Women Per Capita (Forbes, 2019)
• #1 City for Best Work-Life Balance (Smart Asset, 2020)
• #7 Best City for STEM Professionals (CEO World, 2020)
• #2 Best State to Practice Medicine (WalletHub, 2020)
• #2 Best City for Biking (People for Bikes, 2020)
• #4 Fittest City in the U.S. (ACSM American Fitness Index, 2020)
• #4 Greenest City in the U.S. (Zippia, 2020)
• #1 Best Place to Retire (Money, 2020)
• #1 Best Place in the U.S. for Raising Children (DiversityDataKids.com, 2020)
• #1 Best College Football Town in America (Sports Illustrated, 2019)

Benefits

• Generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave.
• Competitive insurance and savings account options.
• Retirement savings plans.

Requirements

• Completion of a Medical Imaging Physics residency by start date.
• Board certified or board-eligible by the American Board of Radiology (ABR) by start date.
• Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) certified or eligible to obtain MQSA certification by start date.
• Training and experience conducting X-ray equipment evaluations, including knowledge of regulatory and accreditation standards for fluoroscopy-guided interventional systems, mammography, and computed tomography (CT).
• Excellent communication skills for interacting with medical imaging personnel, including physicists, technologists, radiologists, residents, fellows, and researchers.
• Strong organizational skills to support clinical operations and educational programs.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications

• For appointment at the Associate Professor or Professor rank on the CT or CHS track, candidates must meet criteria established by the department and outlined in the School of Medicine and Public Health guidelines for promotion.

Qualifications

• PhD in Physics, Medical Physics, or a closely related field required by start date.