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. Duties include: · 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/MINIMUM 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. Additional Information + Organization: Henry Ford Hospital - Detroit Main Campus + Department: Radiology-Medical Physics + Shift: Day Job + Union Code: Not Applicable Additional Details This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above. Overview Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services – from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford’s care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation’s most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus. Learn more at henryford.com/careers . Benefits The health and overall well-being of our team members is our priority. That’s why we offer support in the various components of our team’s well-being: physical, emotional, social, financial and spiritual. Our Total Rewards program includes competitive health plan options, with three consumer-driven health plans (CDHPs), a PPO plan and an HMO plan. Our team members enjoy a number of additional benefits, ranging from dental and eye care coverage to tuition assistance, family forming benefits, discounts to dozens of businesses and more. Employees classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits. Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height, weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.