Clinical CT Imaging Physicist
Join Emory University as a Clinical CT Imaging Physicist to support advanced computed tomography operations and research.
Best for:Best for experienced medical physicists with expertise in CT imaging physics, radiation dose optimization, and clinical protocol standardization.
Overview
The Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences at Emory University School of Medicine invites applications for a full-time Clinical CT Imaging Physicist within its newly established Medical Physics Division. The appointee will oversee approximately 40 CT systems across Emory Healthcare and Grady Health System, ensuring radiation safety, protocol optimization, and regulatory compliance while engaging in innovative imaging technology implementation. Working as a faculty member, the candidate will collaborate with multidisciplinary clinical teams, lead research initiatives, and mentor trainees in medical physics. The position requires strong expertise in CT principles, clinical operations, and a commitment to academic excellence.
What you'll do
- Provide clinical CT physics support across Emory Healthcare and Grady Health System imaging sites, ensuring optimal technical performance.
- Partner with radiologists and clinical leaders to design, standardize, and optimize CT protocols for image quality and operational efficiency.
- Conduct radiation dose monitoring, track dose trends, and implement optimization initiatives.
- Perform physics surveys, equipment testing, and image quality assessments to maintain compliance with TJC, ACR, and regulatory standards.
- Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions and imaging artifacts in coordination with clinical teams and system vendors.
- Contribute to research protocols, clinical trials, and investigator-initiated studies requiring specialized CT physics expertise.
- Deliver training and mentorship in CT physics to medical physics residents, radiology residents, and technologists.
Requirements
Degree required: PhD in medical physics or a related physical sciences or engineering discipline
Language: English
Instruction: English
- Extensive knowledge of clinical CT physics principles, image quality, radiation dose, and safety standards
- Experience with clinical CT technology operation, protocol development, and optimization
- Demonstrated background in radiation dose monitoring, analysis, and optimization
- Eligibility for or active certification by the American Board of Radiology (ABR)
- Strong communication, time management, and collaborative skills
- Must be certified or eligible for certification by the American Board of Radiology (ABR)
Funding & terms
How to apply
Interested candidates should submit their application materials through the online recruitment portal. Ensure all required documentation including professional qualifications and CV are attached for review.
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