Diagnostic Medical Physicist

Team Net Medical; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Team Net Medical is seeking a Medical Physics professional to ensure PET/CT imaging integrity and safety. The role focuses on acceptance testing, annual performance evaluations, calibration verification, and overseeing hot lab QA programs to support regulatory compliance and accreditation readiness.

The candidate will collaborate with clinical staff, the Radiation Safety Officer, and vendors to address performance issues and train staff, maintaining patient safety and imaging quality at the

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in Medical Physics, Radiological Physics, Imaging Physics, or closely related field.
• Board certification or board eligibility in Diagnostic Medical Physics by ABR/ABMP or equivalent.
• Eligible for or holds required state licensure to practice diagnostic medical physics.

Responsibilities

• Perform PET/CT acceptance testing, annual performance evaluations, and calibration verification.
• Oversee PET/CT and hot lab quality assurance and quality control programs.
• Conduct quarterly hot lab audits covering radiation safety, equipment QC, and required documentation.
• Identify deficiencies, recommend corrective actions, and verify resolution.

Skills

Radiation safety

Quality assurance

Calibration verification

PET/CT imaging

Regulatory compliance

ACR accreditation support

Analytical skills

Communication

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Master’s or Doctoral degree in Medical Physics or Imaging Physics

Board certification or board eligibility (ABR/ABMP)

Eligible for state licensure/registration

Job description

Reports To: President / CEOPosition SummaryResponsible for PET/CT equipment testing, calibration verification, and quality assurance, including quarterly hot lab audits. Supports reliable imaging performance, radiation safety, and compliance with applicable regulatory and accreditation requirements.Key ResponsibilitiesPerform PET/CT acceptance testing, annual performance evaluations, and calibration verification.Oversee PET/CT and hot lab quality assurance and quality control programs.Conduct quarterly hot lab audits covering radiation safety, equipment QC, radioactive material handling, and required documentation.Identify deficiencies, recommend corrective actions, and verify resolution.Provide technical reports and support accreditation, inspections, and regulatory audits.Collaborate with clinical staff, the Radiation Safety Officer, and equipment vendors on performance issues and staff training.QualificationsMaster’s or Doctoral degree in Medical Physics, Radiological Physics, Imaging Physics, or a closely related field.Board certification or board eligibility in Diagnostic Medical Physics by the American Board of Radiology (ABR), American Board of Medical Physics (ABMP), or equivalent recognized certifying body.Eligible for or holds all required state licensure or registration to practice diagnostic medical physics, as applicable.Strong background in diagnostic radiation physics, including hands-on experience with PET/CT, radiography, fluoroscopy, mammography, dental, interventional, and mobile imaging systems.Demonstrated experience supporting ACR accreditation, state inspections, and regulatory compliance for diagnostic imaging programs.Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.Proven commitment to patient safety, radiation dose optimization, and imaging quality excellence.