Employment Status:Full time
Shift:Day (United States of America)
Facility:2013 S Jefferson St - Roanoke
Requisition Number:R158677 Proton Physicist- days (Open)
The Senior Radiologic Physicist
- Measures, analyzes, and documents radiological physics data to support the clinical application of physics and radiation safety in medical settings.
- Performs surveys and evaluations of radiation-producing equipment to assess clinical performance and radiation safety compliance.
- Provides radiological physics services required by regulatory and accrediting agencies, including the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Joint Commission, and applicable state and federal authorities.
- Maintains and oversees quality control programs for radiation-measuring and radiation-producing equipment.
- Provides clinical radiologic physics support to Diagnostic Radiology, Nuclear Medicine, and Radiation Oncology as appropriate to specialty.
- Independently performs advanced physics evaluations consistent with specialty requirements, including diagnostic imaging, mammography, nuclear medicine, and therapeutic equipment quality assurance.
- Serves as a senior technical resource and mentor to junior physicists, providing guidance on complex clinical issues, project development, and professional growth.
- Leads or contributes to developmental, quality improvement, and research-related projects within radiological physics.
- Develops and delivers education, training, and in-service programs related to radiation safety and radiological physics.
- Provides input into departmental budgeting, cost containment, and operational efficiency initiatives related to physics services and equipment performance.
- Maintains current professional knowledge and competencies through continuing education and engagement with professional standards and best practices.
What We Require:Education: Master's or Doctoral degree in Radiological Physics or a closely related field required.
Experience: Prior related experience required.
- Diagnostic physicists must be able to independently perform evaluations of diagnostic equipment, including ACR testing of CT and MRI scanners and gamma cameras, and must be qualified to test mammography equipment under MQSA.
- Therapeutic physicists must be able to independently perform annual and monthly linear accelerator quality assurance and be listed on the RAM license as an Authorized Medical Physicist.
Licensure, Certification, and/or Registration: Certification by the American Board of Radiology in Diagnostic Physics, Therapeutic Physics, or Physics of Nuclear Medicine, or an equivalent certification as appropriate, required.
Other Minimum Qualifications: Effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment in complex clinical and regulatory situations. Ability to mentor and support junior staff.
This job description is intended to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and qualifications required for this position. Employees may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described.
Recruiter:JASON BISHOP
Recruiter Email:For more information, contact the HR Service Center at 1-800-599-2537.Benefits, Pay and Well-being at Carilion ClinicCarilion understands the importance of prioritizing your well-being to help you develop and thrive. That's why we offer a well-rounded benefits package, and many perks and well-being resources to help you live a happy, healthy life - at work and when you're away.
When you make your tomorrow with us, we'll enhance your potential to realize the best in yourself. Below are benefits available to you when you join Carilion:
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits
- Employer Funded Pension Plan, vested after five years (Voluntary 403B)
- Paid Time Off (accrued from day one)
- Onsite fitness studios and discounts to our Carilion Wellness centers
- Access to our health and wellness app, Virgin Pulse
- Discounts on childcare
- Continued education and training
