Diagnostic Medical Physicist (M89500)

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.
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.
Clinical / Quality / Regulatory\n* Provide diagnostic medical physics support for all major imaging modalities, including:\n * General radiography, fluoroscopy, interventional radiology, and mobile C-arms, CT, Mammography and digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT), MRI, and ultrasound\n* 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.\n* Develop, implement, and maintain quality assurance programs for imaging systems, including oversight of technologist-performed QC and use of enterprise QC management tools.\n* Support and advise clinical staff on radiation safety, imaging protocols, CT dose optimization and tracking, fluoroscopic dose management, and MRI safety.\n* Perform shielding design and evaluation for new or renovated imaging suites and verify compliance with applicable national standards and Virginia regulations.\n* Prepare and maintain documentation to demonstrate compliance with:\n * The Joint Commission (TJC)\n * ACR accreditation programs (CT, mammography, MRI, ultrasound, nuclear medicine/PET, as applicable)\n * FDA, MQSA, and state (VDH) regulatory requirements.\n\nEducation / Training\n* Participate in the didactic and clinical education of:\n * Diagnostic radiology residents\n * Graduate students in the CAMPEP-accredited Medical Physics program\n * Medical physics residents (as applicable)\n * Technologists and other clinical staff (e.g., modality-specific QC, dose optimization, and radiation safety in imaging).\n* Contribute to curriculum development and formal course teaching in diagnostic medical physics as appropriate.\n\nResearch / Scholarly Activity\n* Collaborate with radiology, medical physics, and other departments on clinically focused imaging and radiation safety research projects, quality improvement initiatives, and protocol optimization studies.\n* Mentor residents, fellows, and graduate students in scholarly projects when feasible.\n* While this is a primarily clinical position, opportunities exist to participate in funded or unfunded research consistent with departmental priorities and candidate interest.\n\nService\n* Participate in departmental, School of Medicine, and health-system committees related to imaging quality, radiation safety, and accreditation.\n* Contribute to professional organizations and continuing education activities as appropriate.
* Master's degree (M.S.) in Medical Physics, Radiological Physics, or a closely related discipline.\n* 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.\n* Demonstrated clinical experience in diagnostic medical / imaging physics in a hospital or health-system environment, including routine QA, acceptance testing, and regulatory/accreditation support.\n* 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.\n* Eligibility for permanent employment in the United States.