Medical Physicist Assistant (Technician IV)
Medical Physicist Assistant (Technician IV)
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Department:Radiology
Job Title: Medical Physicist Assistant (Technician IV)
Position #Requisition #36770
Job Summary:
We are seeking a Medical Physicist Assistant to join our team of eight imaging medical physicists. The Division of Radiological Sciences is within the Department of Radiology at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. We support clinical imaging equipment at Childrens Hospital of Colorado University of Colorado Hospital and other University of Colorado Health facilities in the greater Denver metro area. Our work includes testing imaging equipment developing policies and procedures for imaging and radiation safety ensuring compliance with accreditation bodies and state and federal agencies and performing cuttingedge imaging research. We are seeking to recruit an individual with a general science background and experience working in a clinical hospital setting who can assist our medical physicists in their daily duties. This would include testing of ultrasound and nuclear medicine equipment and radiologist workstation monitors tracking regulatory compliance and analyzing physics test data.
Primary coverage will be at the University of Colorado Hospital Anschutz campus but travel to facilities across the Denver Metro area will occasionally be required.
Key Responsibilities:
Work with radiationproducing equipment and radioactive materials
Performance of Quality Control tests for radiography (Xray) ultrasound MRI medical imaging equipment and nuclear medicine hot lab equipment
Performance of Quality Control testing of radiologist workstation displays
Tracking Quality Control data for radiologist workstation displays
Tabulating and analyzing quality control test data acquired by medical physicists
Maintaining records of medical physicist test reports
Documentation of offsite work performed by group members
All work will be under the general supervision of a qualified medical physicist.
Work Location:
Onsite this role is expected to work onsite and is in Aurora CO
Why Join Us:
The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campusis a worldclass medical destination at the forefront of transformative science medicine educationand patient care. The campusencompassesthe University of Colorado health professional schools more than 60 centers and institutes and two nationally ranked independenthospitalsUCHealth University of Colorado HospitalandChildrens Hospital Coloradothat treatmore than two million adult and pediatric patients each interconnected and highly collaborative the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campusdelivers lifechangingtreatments patient care and professional training and conducts worldrenowned research fueled by over $650 million in research more information visit
The University of Colorado offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance life insurance retirement plans tuition benefits ECO pass paid time off vacation sick and holidays and more. To see what benefits are available please visit: work for the University
We haveAMAZINGbenefits and offerexceptional amounts of holiday vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:
- Medical: Multiple plan options
- Dental: Multiple plan options
- Additional Insurance: Disability Life Vision
- Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
- Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
- Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
- Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
- Holiday Days: 10/year
- Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
- ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service
- There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Four (4) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position
Substitution: Appropriate education may substitute for the required experience on a yearforyear basis.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in a field of natural science or engineering.
- At least one year of experience as a sonographer radiologic technologist or nuclear medicine technologist
- Two (2) years of experience working in a clinical hospital setting
- Experience with testing workstation monitors
- Experience with Microsoft Office Sharepoint application
- Qualification as a Provisional Qualified Inspector with CDPHE.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Word Excel and PowerPoint
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- The ability to work both independently and in collaboration with colleagues including physicists physicians and hospital staff
- Knowledge about the operation of xray and ultrasound imaging equipment
- Must be able to lift equipment test phantoms (maximum of 15 pounds)
- Must be able to visually assess monitor test patterns
Conditions of Employment:
How to Apply:
Please be advised that this position is not eligible now or in the future for visa sponsorship.
For full consideration please submit the following document(s):
1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position
2. Curriculum vitae / Resume
3. Three to five professional references including name address phone number (mobile number if appropriate) and email address
Screening of Applications Begins:
Immediately and continue until the position is filled. For best consideration apply by May 15 2025
Anticipated Pay Range:
The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as $56059 to $60513.
The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the Universitys good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position may be eligible for overtime compensation depending on the level.
Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.
Total Compensation Calculator: Employment Opportunity Statement:
The University of Colorado (CU) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.
ADA Statement:
The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at .
Background Check Statement:
The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty staff students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.
Vaccination Statement:
CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID19 virus and othervaccine preventable diseases. If you work visit or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work visit or volunteer respectively. In addition if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties you must enroll in theoccupational health medical surveillance program.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
