the Medical Physics Dept staff supports the units of Radiography/Fluoroscopy, Interventional Radiology, Computed Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Department of Medical Imaging regarding:

• Radiation protection and radiation safety of patients and personnel.
• Establishing and maintaining a quality control and quality assurance program.
• Performance of acceptance testing, calibration, and safety surveys of imaging equipment.
• Implementation of required radiation monitoring and composing of radiation protection studies and hazard reports required for periodic licensure and certification.
• Development of purchasing and acceptance specifications for imaging equipment.
• Optimization of clinical imaging procedures.
• Research and development of new imaging techniques for improved diagnostic uses of x-ray radiation and ultrasound.
• Teaching and participation in continuing education programs for medical students, radiology residents, graduate students, physicians, nurses, technologists, ancillary personnel and other staff.