Diagnostic and Nuclear Medical Physicists

Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title
Diagnostic and Nuclear Medical Physicists

Requisition Number
FE04865

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

MS degree in Medical Physics

Required Related Experience

Completion of Medical Physics Residency

Required License/Registration/Certification

• MS in Medical Physics, Radiological Physics, or a closely related discipline.
• Board certification in Diagnostic Medical Physics by the American Board of Radiology (ABR) or equivalent upon hire, or board eligibility with the expectation of achieving certification within 2 years of hire.
• Demonstrated clinical experience in diagnostic medical imaging physics in a hospital or health system environment, including routine QA, acceptance testing, and regulatory/accreditation support. Experience or training in MRI is highly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism, and civility among faculty, staff, and students from various backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a faculty member at the University of Kentucky.
• All full-time faculty are expected to work exclusively for the University of Kentucky.

Job Summary

This position provides diagnostic medical physics support across all major imaging modalities, including radiography, fluoroscopy, interventional radiology, CT, mammography/DBT, MRI, and ultrasound. Responsibilities include acceptance testing, commissioning, and periodic performance evaluations in compliance with state and federal regulations, ACR/MQSA/TJC standards, and institutional policies. The role involves developing and maintaining quality assurance programs, overseeing technologist QC, and utilizing enterprise QC tools. The physicist supports clinical staff in radiation safety, imaging protocols, CT dose optimization, fluoroscopic dose management, and MRI safety, and performs shielding design and evaluations for compliance with national regulations. Documentation is maintained to meet TJC, ACR, FDA, MQSA, and state requirements.

Additional responsibilities include teaching diagnostic imaging physics residents, radiology residents, graduate students, and technologists. The position also involves collaboration on clinical research, quality improvement, and protocol optimization, as well as participation in committees related to imaging quality, radiation safety, and accreditation, and engagement in professional and continuing education activities.

The University of Kentucky College of Medicine Department of Radiology is a strong, multidisciplinary team that is dedicated to advancing Kentucky health care together through world-class clinical care, innovation and research, and educating the next generation of physicians. Our department encompasses more than 60 faculty members and more than 500 staff.

The Department of Radiology is home to nationally recognized leaders in their fields that drive the mission of the institution forward. Radiologists interpreted more than 700,000 studies during the last year, covering our Level I Trauma Center with a census of approximately 700 beds, our NCCN-accredited Comprehensive Cancer Center, Kentucky Children's Hospital, and our outpatient imaging facilities. This recruitment will support our continued growth, including: opening of a Cancer and Advanced Ambulatory Building, a new multi-disciplinary ambulatory care site, an expansion of our main hospital, and a new tower for Kentucky Children's Hospital.

The Department is active in education. The Diagnostic Radiology residency program has 32 residents (8 per class). The Integrated Interventional Radiology residency has 10 residents (2 per class). The Department has both the Early Specialization in IR (ESIR) pathway and the Independent Interventional Radiology residency. The Department also boasts a Medical Physics Residency. Fellowships in Abdominal Imaging, Chest and Cardiovascluar Imaging, Breast Imaging, Musculoskeletal Imaging, Neuroradiology, Emergency Radiology, and Oncologic Imaging are available. For those interested in Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging, the accelerated pathway to dual ABNM and ABR certification is available. The Department also supports learners on the ABR alternate pathway. There are many opportunities to teach and interact with medical students as well.

The Department of Radiology participates in more than 50 on-going clinical trials across a variety of areas including, but not limited to, molecular imaging, oncology, theranostics, fMRI and neuro-imaging, interventional radiology, and AI. Faculty from the Department of Radiology published more than 50 manuscripts during the last academic year and were invited speakers at over 100 national or international conferences.

This position will provide an opportunity for advancement with generous benefit package including:

• Professional Development funding
• Relocation Assistance
• Malpractice Insurance
• 200% 403b retirement match
• Educational Benefits for family members
• Over 4 weeks of vacation plus 12 paid holidays and bonus days
• Productivity Bonus opportunities
• J1 Visa assistance
• Rank and compensation commensurate with experience.

The University of Kentucky http://www.uky.edu/is located in Lexington, KY in the heart of the Bluegrass. https://medicine.uky.edu/visit-college-medicineInterested candidates should submit a Curriculum Vitae along with application. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply

Open Until Filled
Yes