Clinical Imaging Medical Physicist, Radiology

Virginia Commonwealth University; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Health’s Division of Diagnostic Medical Physics in Radiology seeks a clinically oriented Diagnostic Medical Physicist. The role covers imaging physics across hospitals and outpatient sites, including Y-90 radioembolization support, QA oversight, and regulatory compliance.

The candidate will contribute to clinical, educational, and quality/safety missions and may participate in molecular imaging and theranostic programs.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Master’s degree in Medical Physics or closely related field.
• Board certification in Diagnostic Radiological Physics or eligible with plan to certify within 2 years.
• Experience in hospital or health-system medical imaging physics and QA.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical physics support for imaging modalities including X-ray, CT, MRI, ultrasound, DBT.
• Lead Y-90 radioembolization treatment planning support and dose verification.
• Develop and maintain QA programs for imaging systems; ensure regulatory compliance.
• Support radiation safety protocols, CT dose optimization, and MRI safety.

Skills

Clinical imaging physics

Radiation safety

QA testing & regulatory support

Dose optimization

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Medical Physics

ABR board certification in Diagnostic Radiological Physics

PhD in Medical Physics (preferred)

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Job description

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Health’s Division of Diagnostic Medical Physics in Radiology seeks a clinically oriented Diagnostic Medical Physicist. The role covers imaging physics across hospitals and outpatient sites, including Y-90 radioembolization support, QA oversight, and regulatory compliance.

The candidate will contribute to clinical, educational, and quality/safety missions and may participate in molecular imaging and theranostic programs.