Diagnostic Medical Physicist-SOM-M89935

About the role

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine is a premier academic medical center located in the heart of Richmond. Accounting for almost half of VCU's sponsored research, the School of Medicine is internationally recognized for patient care and education. 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.

Responsibilities

• 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