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Banner University Medical Group-Tucson and University of Arizona! Nuclear Medicine and Theranostics Faculty Position

The University of Arizona - Department of Medical Imaging is seeking a Nuclear Medicine physician or fellowship-trained radiologist to join the Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences, and Theranostic Center. Bital Savir-Baruch, MD, FACNM, current President of the American College of Nuclear Medicine as well as the Division Chief of Nuclear Medicine and Theranostics, Nuclear Radiology Fellowship Program Director, and the Associate Chair of Clinical Research for the Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences at the University of Arizona Banner University Medical Center Tucson. This is an opportunity to be a part of a collaborative and supportive team that puts an emphasis on life excellence and has a family first motto as well as help lead our Nuclear Medicine Residency Program.

Division of Nuclear Medicine and Theranostics

The Theranostics Center at Banner - University Medical Center and The University of Arizona - Tucson is designated as a Comprehensive Radiopharmaceutical Therapy Center of Excellence

• Nuclear Medicine is offered at all 3 Tucson locations: Scanners include Siemens Bold and Intevo SPECT/CT's, GE Discovery 640 SPECT/CT, Siemens Gamma Evo, two GE 530c's for dedicated cardiac imaging, and a GE Discovery MI Digital PET/CT, GE Omni Legend 32 cm PET CT.
• The division offers a variety of studies including oncology, and advanced general nuclear medicine imaging such as brain metabolism/perfusion, myocardial perfusion and gating, bone, liver, lung, GI, sentinel lymph node, and Dopamine transporter imaging.
• The division offers Theranostic services including 131I, 223Ra, and 177Lu, for both FDA-approved PET tracers and research protocols. In addition, we offer 90Y liver ablation therapies in conjunction with IR.
• Residents and medical student education
• The division offers a dedicated nuclear medicine fellowship and participates in the dual DR/NM 4 years program.

The Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences, is one of 17 clinical departments in the UArizona College of Medicine - Tucson that provides medical care through Banner University Health. The clinical caseload serves as an excellent resource for our training programs, which includes both Diagnostic Radiology and Interventional Radiology Residencies, and multiple accredited fellowship training programs. Medical Imaging supports an ACGME accredited Nuclear Radiology/PET-CT Fellowship Program approved for 2 candidates.

Medical Imaging serves the two main hospitals, Banner University Medical Center - Tucson, BUMC-T (479 licensed beds) and Banner University Medical Center - South, BUMC-S (150 licensed beds), and the Diamond Children's Medical Center, as well as two outpatient centers: Banner University Medicine-North, BUMC-N, and the Advanced Breast Imaging Center, ABIC.

Prospective candidates, Assistant, Associate or full Professor (appointment rank is commensurate with experience), will have an MD or DO degree, and dedicated training in nuclear medicine including board certification by ABNM and/or ABR/NR with ABNM eligibility and is or eligible to become Authorized User of Radioisotopes. The ideal applicant will have expertise in all aspects of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging including different PET tracers, radiopharmaceutical therapies and procedures, both from clinical and scientific perspectives. She or he will imbue growth-oriented and customer-focused mindsets along with a sense of stewardship to the Department of Medical Imaging, Banner University Health, and the University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson.

Candidates should possess experience and passion in caring for patients, teaching and supervising medical students, residents and fellows, and the ability to work cooperatively and collegially within a diverse environment. Contribute to a strong academic division that provides comprehensive clinical service with a spirit of innovation as an engine for growth, value, and service

• Participate in weekday clinical work and weekday/weekend call coverage while ensuring the delivery of timely, high-quality clinical care
• Collaboration with colleagues to improve service and quality for the betterment of our patients
• Provide instruction for the Residency, Fellowship and Medical Student educational programs by preparing and administering lectures and reviewing cases
• Participate in interdisciplinary conferences, conferring with other services concerning issues affecting Medical Imaging
• Medical Imaging Research Division consisting of 12 faculty nationally recognized for expertise in MR, CT, and Gamma-Ray Imaging
• University of Arizona Division of Cardiology
• Biomedical Engineering Department

Oncology as related to prostate cancer, chemo-brain, gynecological, and more

• Hardware and software design and testing
• Clinical research studies at the University of Arizona Health Sciences
• Theragnostic research opportunities, including alpha radiation radioligand therapy, at the University of Arizona Cancer Center, an NCI-designated institution

World-Class Facilities

Banner - University Medical Center Tucson opened its new nine-story, $446 million hospital tower (Tower 1) on April 22, 2019. The 670,000-square-foot teaching hospital features 228 private rooms, 20 new operating rooms, new diagnostic imaging, and cardiac catheterization labs. At Banner, your benefits package is all about your well-being. But that's more than just basic medical, dental and vision coverage it's everything that makes you uniquely you, from your emotional health, to your family to your satisfaction at work. Sing On and Relocation Bonus available.

• Shift-based model with a minimum requirement of 176 shifts per year
• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• Pet, Auto, and Home Insurance included in Voluntary Benefit Options
• Resources available for pet care, childcare, elder care, Physician-Radiology: