Clinical Diagnostic Medical Physicist Imaging & Theranostics

Vcujobs; Richmond, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine seeks a clinically oriented Diagnostic Medical Physicist to join the Radiology division. The role provides imaging physics support across VCU Health hospitals and outpatient sites, including the Y-90 radioembolization program, MRI safety, and radiation dose optimization.

Strong clinical and teaching elements are involved. The position emphasizes QA, regulatory compliance, education of residents and staff, and collaboration with nuclear

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required in Medical Physics, Radiological Physics, or related field.
• Board certification in Diagnostic Radiological Physics / Diagnostic Medical Physics by ABR or equivalent on hire, or board eligible with plan to certify within 2 years.
• Clinical experience in diagnostic medical/imaging physics in hospital settings, including QA, acceptance testing, and regulatory/accreditation support.
• Eligibility for permanent employment in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical physics support for all major imaging modalities (radiography, fluoroscopy, interventional radiology, CT, mammography, MRI, ultrasound).
• Lead primary physics support for the Y-90 radioembolization program (planning, dose verification, regulatory compliance).
• Perform acceptance testing, commissioning, and periodic evaluations of imaging equipment per regulations and policies.
• Develop and maintain quality assurance programs for imaging systems and oversee technologist QC.
• Advise clinical staff on radiation safety, imaging protocols, CT dose optimization, fluoroscopic dose management, and MRI safety.
• Prepare and maintain documentation for Joint Commission, ACR accreditation, FDA/MQSA/VDH regulatory compliance.

Skills

Radiation safety

Quality assurance

Regulatory compliance

Teaching/education

Education

Master’s degree (M.S.) in Medical Physics, Radiological Physics, or related discipline

Job description

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine seeks a clinically oriented Diagnostic Medical Physicist to join the Radiology division. The role provides imaging physics support across VCU Health hospitals and outpatient sites, including the Y-90 radioembolization program, MRI safety, and radiation dose optimization.

Strong clinical and teaching elements are involved. The position emphasizes QA, regulatory compliance, education of residents and staff, and collaboration with nuclear