Medical Imaging Physics Assistant

General Summary

Assist in the duties and operations of the senior staff medical and health physicists to maintain image quality, radiation safety, and regulatory compliance.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the implementation and maintenance of all quality control procedures under the direction of the senior staff medical and health physicists.
• Responsible for assisting in teaching of physicians, technologists, and allied health personnel in imaging physics and radiation safety.
• The responsibilities include the use and maintenance of image acquisition systems such that the technique factors, radiation dose, image processing methods, and image quality are consistent with the clinical needs.
• Testing imaging equipment (e.g., radiographic and fluoroscopic systems)
• Monitoring and training HFHS staff for routine quality assurance of imaging systems (e.g., computed tomography and ultrasound systems)
• Monitoring and training HFHS staff on evaluation of radiation protection apparel
• Evaluating radiation shielding (e.g., survey of sites)
• Auditing of areas that use radiation (e.g., nuclear medicine departments)
• Evaluation of image displays
• Other duties as requested

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• Must have a basic understanding of radiation interactions, radiation safety, radiation detectors, and other aspects of medical imaging systems.
• Must have familiarity with the operation and control of imaging systems.
• Must be able to lift and carry 40 lbs of testing equipment.

Minimum Education and Experience

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in medical physics, physics, engineering, or equivalent educational degree and at least 2 years of experience working in a radiology environment required OR
• Radiologic Technologist certification by an approved organization (e.g., ARRT, CNMT) and advanced registry licensure (CT, MR, Mammography, etc.) and at least 7 years of radiology experience in an advanced modality required

Working Conditions

Varies; range from normal office environment with minimal exposure to noise, dust, or extreme temperatures to an environment with a high degree of variability in temperatures, noise, and dust. The position requires travel to sites throughout the Henry Ford Health System.