Diagnostic Medical Physicist (M89500)

Advertising Summary:

We are seeking a board-certified or board-eligible diagnostic medical physicist to join our team in providing support for all major imaging modalities at VCU Health, a large academic medical center located in Richmond, Virginia, along with two community hospitals (VCU Health Tappahannock Hospital and VCU Health Community Memorial Hospital) and affiliated outpatient imaging centers.

Unit:

School Of Medicine MBU Department:

Radiology Department Summary:

The mission of the Department of Radiology is to create a world-class department by providing optimal care in a patient-centered environment, providing sub-specialty expertise, providing top quality imaging and therapeutic procedures, and to advance medical education and research, with a vision to create a department that is recognized as top tier nationally and internationally.

Duties & Responsibilities:

The Division of Diagnostic Medical Physics in the Department of Radiology at VCU Health is seeking a clinically oriented Diagnostic Medical Physicist to join our team of 3 diagnostic imaging physicists and 1 nuclear medicine physicist. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive imaging physics support across VCU Health's hospitals and outpatient sites and contribute to our clinical, educational, and quality/safety missions. Academic rank and compensation will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Responsibilities:

Clinical / Quality / Regulatory Provide diagnostic medical physics support for all major imaging modalities, including: General radiography, fluoroscopy, interventional radiology, and mobile C-arms, CT, Mammography and digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT), MRI, and ultrasound Perform acceptance testing, commissioning, and periodic performance evaluations of diagnostic imaging equipment in accordance with state and federal regulations, ACR/MQSA/TJC requirements, and institutional policies. Develop, implement, and maintain quality assurance programs for imaging systems, including oversight of technologist-performed QC and use of enterprise QC management tools. Support and advise clinical staff on radiation safety, imaging protocols, CT dose optimization and tracking, fluoroscopic dose management, and MRI safety. Perform shielding design and evaluation for new or renovated imaging suites and verify compliance with applicable national standards and Virginia regulations. Prepare and maintain documentation to demonstrate compliance with: The Joint Commission (TJC) ACR accreditation programs (CT, mammography, MRI, ultrasound, nuclear medicine/PET, as applicable) FDA, MQSA, and state (VDH) regulatory requirements.

Education / Training

Participate in the didactic and clinical education of: Diagnostic radiology residents Graduate students in the CAMPEP-accredited Medical Physics program Medical physics residents (as applicable) Technologists and other clinical staff (e.g., modality-specific QC, dose optimization, and radiation safety in imaging). Contribute to curriculum development and formal course teaching in diagnostic medical physics as appropriate.

Research / Scholarly

Activity Collaborate with radiology, medical physics, and other departments on clinically focused imaging and radiation safety research projects, quality improvement initiatives, and protocol optimization studies. Mentor residents, fellows, and graduate students in scholarly projects when feasible. While this is a primarily clinical position, opportunities exist to participate in funded or unfunded research consistent with departmental priorities and candidate interest. Service Participate in departmental, School of Medicine, and health-system committees related to imaging quality, radiation safety, and accreditation. Contribute to professional organizations and continuing education activities as appropriate.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications Master's degree (M.S.) in Medical Physics, Radiological Physics, or a closely related discipline. Board certification in Diagnostic Radiological Physics / Diagnostic Medical Physics by the American Board of Radiology (ABR) or equivalent upon hire, or board eligible with the expectation of achieving certification within 2 years of hire. Demonstrated clinical experience in diagnostic medical / imaging physics in a hospital or health-system environment, including routine QA, acceptance testing, and regulatory/accreditation support. Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU. Eligibility for permanent employment in the United States. Preferred Qualifications Ph.D. or D.Sc. in Medical Physics or related field. ABR certification in Nuclear Medical Physics or equivalent, and/or substantial experience supporting nuclear medicine and PET imaging programs (strong plus, but not required). MQSA-qualified medical physicist with experience in mammography and DBT clinical programs. Experience with ACR accreditation processes for CT, mammography, MRI, ultrasound, and nuclear medicine, and familiarity with state and federal regulatory requirements for diagnostic imaging equipment. Experience with enterprise radiation dose monitoring, CT protocol management, and radiation safety program support. Programming and data-analysis skills (e.g., MATLAB, Python, or similar) for protocol optimization, dose tracking, and image quality assessment.

FLSA Exemption Status:

Exempt Restricted Position:

No Rank:

Open Tenure:

Ineligible Months:

12 months

Contact Information:

Contact Name:

Ryan Wargo Contact Email:

richard.wargo@vcuhealth.org