Instructor of Diagnostic & Nuclear Medicine Physics

Job Title
Instructor of Diagnostic & Nuclear Medicine Physics

Requisition Number
FE04768

Working Title

Department Name
7H300:RADIOLOGY

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Type of Position
Faculty

Position Time Status
Full-Time

Tenure Track Status
Non-Tenure Track

Required Education

PhD or equivalent in Medical Physics

Required Related Experience

A minimum of 5 years of related clinical experience with a strong foundation in all imaging modalities

Required License/Registration/Certification

Board-certified or board-eligible by The American Board of Radiology in Diagnostic and/or Nuclear Medicine Physics

Job Summary

The University of Kentucky College of Medicine, Division of Diagnostic & Nuclear Medicine Physics in the Department of Radiology, is seeking an exceptional diagnostic medical physicist for a full-time clinical faculty position. The successful candidate will join our team of Diagnostic Medical Physicists (3) and Physics Assistant (1), more than 80 diagnostic and interventional radiologists, and more than 30 physician trainees. We are starting a Diagnostic Imaging Physics Residency program with 2 trainees.

The Division provides diagnostic & nuclear physics support for UK Health Care and its affiliated clinics. Our routine activities include annual equipment performance checks, specification and acceptance testing of new imaging equipment, facility design, radiation shielding design and inspection, radiation dose estimation (including fetal doses) for exposure of patients and personnel, radiation dose management and tracking, accreditation support (ACR, TJC, etc.), regulatory support, general oversight of modality quality assurance programs, and troubleshooting of image quality problems. We work closely with health physicist colleagues who handle most of the radiation safety responsibilities, as well as physician colleagues in Radiology, Cardiology, and many other medical specialties within our health system that use imaging for diagnosis and treatment. We also support clinical research and engages in academic activities appropriate to the university environment.

The University of Kentucky offers a generous salary and outstanding benefits (https://www.uky.edu/hr/benefits). The Division of Diagnostic & Nuclear Medical Physics emphasizes collegiality and flexibility. We promote faculty career development.

UK HealthCare has been ranked the No. 1 Best Hospital in Kentucky for seven consecutive years. With more than 1,000 beds, we offer a full complement of advanced clinical services and are the only NCI-designated cancer center in the state. Since 2018, the Department of Radiology has been designated by the American College of Radiology as a Diagnostic Imaging Center of Excellence (DICOE). The University of Kentucky has been named on Forbes’ America’s Best Large Employers list, ranking sixth out of 500 total companies, and second in the education category ( https://uknow.uky.edu/campus-news/uk-named-among-nations-top-10-large-e… ).

Lexington is a great place to live and work: https://www.visitlex.com/

The successful candidate must have a PhD degree or equivalent in medical physics or a related field, be board-certified or board-eligible in Diagnostic Medical Physics by the American Board of Radiology, and have a minimum of 5 years of related clinical experience with a strong foundation in all imaging modalities. Certificate or experience in Nuclear Medical Physics is an addition. Academic rank will depend on qualifications and experience.

Please include a current CV and cover letter when submitting your application. Direct inquiries to Morgan Risner at mtwe235@uky.edu

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply

Open Until Filled
Yes

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