Clinical Diagnostic Medical Physicist Imaging/Theranostics

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University Health System invites applications for a clinically oriented Diagnostic Medical Physicist in Radiology. The role encompasses imaging physics support across VCU Health’s hospitals and outpatient sites, including nuclear medicine and molecular imaging programs such as Y-90 radioembolization.

The position emphasizes quality, safety, and regulatory compliance. You will contribute to education and training, mentoring residents and staff, and participate in

Qualifications

• MS in Medical Physics, Radiological Physics, or closely related discipline.
• Board certification in Diagnostic Radiological Physics/Diagnostic Medical Physics by ABR or eligible within 2 years.
• Clinical experience in diagnostic medical/imaging physics in hospital settings with QA, acceptance testing, and regulatory support.
• Commitment to respectful, professional environment and diversity.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical physics support for all major imaging modalities: radiography, fluoroscopy, IR, mobile C-arms, CT, Mammography/DBT, MRI, ultrasound.
• Primary physics support for the Y-90 radioembolization program including planning, dose verification, regulatory compliance, and multidisciplinary coordination.
• Perform acceptance testing, commissioning, and periodic evaluations of imaging equipment per state/federal regs and accrediting bodies.
• Develop and maintain QA programs for imaging systems and oversee technologist QC and enterprise QC tools.
• Advise clinical staff on radiation safety, imaging protocols, CT dose optimization, fluoroscopic dose management, and MRI safety.
• Prepare shielding designs and verify compliance with national standards and Virginia regs.
• Document compliance with Joint Commission, ACR accreditation, FDA, MQSA, and state regulatory requirements.

Job description

Virginia Commonwealth University Health System invites applications for a clinically oriented Diagnostic Medical Physicist in Radiology. The role encompasses imaging physics support across VCU Health’s hospitals and outpatient sites, including nuclear medicine and molecular imaging programs such as Y-90 radioembolization.

The position emphasizes quality, safety, and regulatory compliance. You will contribute to education and training, mentoring residents and staff, and participate in