**Job Description** **Location:** Chicago, IL **Hospital:** RUSH University Medical Center **Department:** Diag Srvcs Medical Physics **Work Type:** Full Time (Total FTE 1.0) **Shift:** **Shift 1** **Work Schedule:** 8 Hr (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM) **Summary:** Job **Summary:** The successful candidate will provide regulatory and technical instrumentation support for diagnostic imaging equipment under the direction of the Division Head of Diagnostic Medical Physics. The candidate will support the requirements of general daily operations and complying with regulatory and accrediting body requirements for imaging equipment and medical image displays under the supervision of Qualified Medical Physicists (QMPs). In addition, the candidate will exemplify the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures. **Responsibilities:** Job **Responsibilities:** • Assist in quality assurance testing of imaging equipment under the direct supervision of Qualified Medical Physicists (QMPs) • Assist with quality control programs for imaging equipment to ensure continuous quality improvement at Rush. • Assist with quality control programs for medical image displays to ensure continuous quality improvement at Rush. • Assist in maintaining equipment database and managing equipment testing schedules • Assist in organization and updating of imaging protocols in protocol management software • Assist with quarterly quality control reviews for medical imaging equipment and prepare trend analysis and reports. • Assist with configuration and implementation of automated image analysis programs for quality assurance • Assist in investigation into complaints on image quality from medical imaging devices and medical image displays. • Assist in maintaining master protocol database for radiology imaging equipment • May perform other duties as assigned or requested by the Division Head or QMPs. **Other information:** **Required Job Qualifications:** • BS in Imaging Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Physics, or related fields **Physical Demands:** The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • Frequently able to wear 0.5 mm lead equivalent apron for a period of 4 hours. • Frequently able to lift phantoms weighing up to 50 pounds. • Frequently able to work standing for prolonged periods of time. • Frequently able to visualize image artifacts in clinical images. • Frequently perform activities that require stooping, bending and reaching, squatting, balancing, and trunk twisting throughout the day. • Frequently able to communicate verbally and in written form. • Frequently able to use all types of vision for moving medical equipment and visualizing image artifacts in clinical images. **Disclaimer:** The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. **Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.** **Position** Medical Physics Assistant **Location** US:IL:Chicago **Req ID** 9176