Virginia Commonwealth University

Diagnostic Medical Physicist-SOM-M89935

Virginia Commonwealth University • $95K — $115K *
Richmond, VA 23284In-Person
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Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Medical Physics, Radiological Physics, or a closely related discipline.
  • Board certified in Diagnostic Radiological Physics or board eligible with certification expectation within 2 years.
  • Clinical experience in diagnostic medical/imaging physics, including QA and accreditation support.
  • Ability to promote respect, professionalism, and civility in a diverse workplace.
  • Eligibility for permanent employment in the United States.

Responsibilities

  • Provide medical physics support for major imaging modalities across multiple sites.
  • Serve as primary support for Y-90 radioembolization, coordinating with various medical teams.
  • Conduct acceptance testing and maintain compliance with regulatory standards for imaging equipment.
  • Develop and oversee quality assurance programs for imaging systems.
  • Advise clinical staff on radiation safety and imaging protocols, optimizing dose management.
  • Design and evaluate shielding for imaging suites to meet national and state regulations.
  • Engage in the education of residents, technologists, and clinical staff in medical physics.

Benefits

  • Participation in ongoing education and research opportunities.
  • Collaboration with a diverse team of medical professionals.
  • Access to advanced facilities and innovative imaging technology.
  • Engagement in quality improvement initiatives and protocol optimization projects.
Full Job Description
Unit: School Of Medicine MBU

Department: Radiology

Department Summary: 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 medical physicists. The 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. The position includes responsibilities in diagnostic imaging physics as well as support of nuclear medicine and molecular imaging services, including Y-90 radioembolization and other potential theranostic programs.

Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Clinical / Quality / Regulatory
  • Provide 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
  • Serve as the primary medical physics support for the Y-90 radioembolization program, including treatment planning support, dose verification activities, regulatory compliance, multidisciplinary coordination, and procedural coverage in collaboration with Interventional Radiology, Nuclear Medicine, and Radiation Safety personnel.
  • 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.
  • Participate in the education and training of physicians, residents, technologists, nurses, and other clinical staff involved in nuclear medicine, molecular imaging, and theranostic procedures.
  • 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 (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.
    • Operational knowledge and experience supporting nuclear medicine and hybrid imaging systems, including PET/CT and SPECT/CT, with the ability to provide coverage flexibility and collaborate in performance evaluations and surveys of these systems.
    • Experience with radioactive materials programs, radiation safety principles, or theranostic procedures sufficient to support clinical nuclear medicine operations.
    • Programming and data-analysis skills (i.e., MATLAB, Python, or similar) for protocol optimization, dose tracking, and image quality assessment.
    • Prior academic teaching experience with radiology residents, medical physics trainees, or technologist programs.

    Salary Range: Commensurate

    FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt

    ORP Eligible: No

    Rank: Open

    Tenure: Ineligible

    Months: 12 months

    Contact Information:Contact Name: Ryan Wargo
    Contact Email: [email protected]

    About Virginia Commonwealth University

    Virginia Commonwealth University is a public research university in Richmond, Virginia. VCU was founded in 1838 as the medical department of Hampden–Sydney College, becoming the Medical College of Virginia in 1854. In 1968, the Virginia General Assembly merged MCV with the Richmond Professional Institute, founded in 1917, to create Virginia Commonwealth University. In 2018, more than 31,000 students pursued 217 degree and certificate programs through VCU's 11 schools and three colleges. The VCU Health System supports the university's health care education, research, and patient care mission. Echoing his November 10, 1970 inaugural address, Dr. Warren W. Brandt, emphasized the University's commitment, which was unique in the country. "We are striving to be a strong institution with significant emphasis on being an urban university-serving the city, the state, and other institutions. We're not trying to be an elitist institution, but to be an institution which meets the needs of the Urban community by accepting a wide range of students into a variety of programs." VCU had a record $310 million in sponsored research funding in the fiscal year 2019 and is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity". A broad array of university-approved centers and institutes of excellence, involving faculty from multiple disciplines in the humanities, public policy, biotechnology and health care discoveries, supports the university's research mission. Twenty-eight graduate and first-professional programs are ranked by U.S. News & World Report as among the best in the country. VCU's athletic teams compete in Division I of the NCAA and are collectively known as the VCU Rams. They are members of the Atlantic 10 Conference. The VCU campus includes historic buildings such as the Ginter House, now used by the school's provost.
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