Diagnostic Medical Physics Assistant

As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, diversity, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA

This position assists the Diagnostic Medical Physicist in performing diagnostic machine quality assurance (QA), radiation safety related tasks associated with the use of radioactive materials, and other assignments necessary to help demonstrate compliance with regulatory and accreditation commitments. This position is not responsible for providing direct patient care.

Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.

• Performs radiation safety audits and surveys.
• Manages radiation protection garment inventory and inspection.
• Maintains instrument and equipment calibrations.
• Assists with handling of nuclear medicine patient survey/waste.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the MIPRS Director.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Demonstrated attention to detail and analytical skills.

• Ability to perform detailed measurements using modern, sensitive instrumentation.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.

• Demonstrated ability to provide clear and professional written/verbal communication.

• Demonstrated accountability for work, taking ownership for quality, and timeliness of work.

Qualifications
Required

• Bachelor of Science degree in Physics, Mathematics, a scientific field, or a closely related field.

Preferred

• Three (3) years of applicable experience.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.

• This position is moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, moving from one work site to another. This position may exert up to 20 pounds and may lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

Carrying, Climbing, Crawling, Far Vision, Lifting, Listening, Manual Dexterity, Near Vision, Pulling and/or Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Stooping and Crouching, Walking