Physicist

Location: Chicago, IL

Hospital: RUSH University Medical Center

Department: Diag Srvcs Medical Physics

Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0. 9 and 1. 0)

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:00:00 AM - 5:00:00 PM) Hours May Vary Based On Department Needs

Summary:
The successful candidate will provide clinical, regulatory, and technical instrumentation support for MRI and other diagnostic imaging equipment under the direction of the Division Head of Diagnostic Medical Physics. The candidate will be responsible for meeting the requirements of general daily operations and complying with regulatory and accrediting body requirements for Magnetic Resonance Imaging. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and ICARE values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Responsibilities:
1.Participates in basic, applied, or translational MRI research.
2.Provides scientific leadership in the field of MRI, mentors faculty and trainees, establishes collaborations with Rush faculty and partners, and assists investigators with data analysis, interpretation, and publication of results.
3.Participates in screening process for MRI compatibility of implants
4.Participates in ongoing physics education of Radiology Residents according to the curriculum established by the division head
5.Performs quality assurance testing, acceptance and accreditation testing of MRI equipment located at Rush. All testing will be in accordance with state and federal regulations, and standards by the American Board of Radiology or accrediting bodies (i.e. ACR, TJC).
6.Maintains and establishes ACR accreditation of MRI equipment
7.Establishes, maintains and oversees a quality control program designed to ensure continuous quality improvement. Quality control programs will be consistent with established Federal and State standards.
8.Assists with identifying and procuring test equipment required for quality control programs and systems testing and performance evaluation.
9.Performs quarterly quality control reviews and prepares trend analysis and reports.
10.Assists radiology staff with general protocol optimization, including proper equipment use.
11.Investigates complaints on image quality; follows through on complaint resolution; and documents solution.
12.Assists with commissioning of new imaging systems and support equipment.
13.May perform other duties as assigned or requested by the Division Head.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
PhD or MS degree in Medical Physics, Biomedical Engineering or similar field.
Certified in Diagnostic Radiological Physics or Radiological Physics by the American Board of Radiology; in Diagnostic Imaging Physics or Magnetic Resonance Imaging Physics by the American Board of Medical Physics; or in Diagnostic Radiology Physics or Magnetic Resonance Imaging Physics by the Canadian College of Physicists in Medicine or meets ACR requirements for MRI physicist/scientist
Able to communicate verbally and in written form.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Frequently able to lift phantoms weighing up to 50 pounds.
Frequently able to work standing for prolonged periods of time.
Frequently able to visualize image artifacts in clinical images.
Frequently perform activities that require stooping, bending and reaching, squatting, balancing, and trunk twisting throughout the day.
Frequently able to use all types of vision for moving medical equipment and visualizing image artifacts in clinical images.
Frequently able to move in and out of strong magnetic fields.

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.