Diagnostic Medical Physicist

Sentara Hospitals•Charlottesville, VA

17d•Onsite

About The Position

Sentara is hiring a Diagnostic Medical Physicist for a full-time position. This role is based Charlottesville, VA and services surrounding sites in the Blue Ridge region. This is an onsite position with Monday through Friday schedule from 8AM to 430PM with some variation of hours required for business needs. We are expanding our team in this region due to growth in the department and organization. Sentara has more than 500 sites of care including 12 hospitals, medical groups, imaging services, therapy, outpatient surgery centers, and urgent care centers. Our Medical Physics Team services all areas within the system. Medical Physics Team offers: Strong training program, designed around each person’s needs to ensure both quick and complete preparation for the job at hand. All imaging modalities supported: inspections, accreditation, policies & procedures implementation & reviews. Dose optimization initiatives, teaching of residents, and radiation safety duties. Excellent work/life balance. Minimal travel, home every night. Monday through Friday, daytime shift. Best benefits in the region which include 2 retirement programs, the most cost efficient/cost effective healthcare benefits available, and generous paid time off. Upbeat, inclusive, family values/family oriented, and respectful – we actually have fun on the job! Diagnostic Medical Physicist will maintain knowledge in all aspects of diagnostic imaging physics, including new technologies and practices. Proficiency in all diagnostic radiology modalities to include and not limited to: CT, Mammography, MRI, Nuclear Medicine, PET, Ultrasound, and general x-ray (radiography and fluoroscopy) to meet American College of Radiology accreditation and VA and NC regulatory requirements. Must have knowledge of radiation safety principles to include and not limited to radioactive materials licensing, patient radiation dose calculations, evaluation of outcomes related to patients’ fluoroscopy exposure due to Interventional Radiology, etc. Radiation shielding design, as needed for new and replacement radiological equipment. Will be teaching radiology physics to radiology residents and radiation safety education for staff and patients. Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.

Requirements

CAMPEP accredited program Master’s degree or higher in Medical Physics Required
CAMPEP accredited residency in diagnostic medical physics if graduate degree was completed after July 1, 2013.
Must be actively working toward American Board of Radiology (ABR)
Or, actively working as a diagnostic radiology medical physicist for at least five (5) years, if graduate degree and ABR board certification were completed before July 1, 2013
American Board of Radiology (ABR) Medical Physics Required
Private Inspector (CT, mammography, and general x-ray) required
American College of Radiology (ACR) Accreditation Program Medical Physicist for CT, Mammography, MRI, Nuclear Medicine, PET, and Ultrasound Required
At least two (2) years clinical residency/training in Diagnostic Medical Physics in progress.
Proficiency in all diagnostic radiology modalities required
Team collaboration and communication skills required

Nice To Haves

Radiation Safety experience preferred

Responsibilities

Maintain knowledge in all aspects of diagnostic imaging physics, including new technologies and practices.
Proficiency in all diagnostic radiology modalities to include and not limited to: CT, Mammography, MRI, Nuclear Medicine, PET, Ultrasound, and general x-ray (radiography and fluoroscopy) to meet American College of Radiology accreditation and VA and NC regulatory requirements.
Knowledge of radiation safety principles to include and not limited to radioactive materials licensing, patient radiation dose calculations, evaluation of outcomes related to patients’ fluoroscopy exposure due to Interventional Radiology, etc.
Radiation shielding design, as needed for new and replacement radiological equipment.
Teaching radiology physics to radiology residents and radiation safety education for staff and patients.
Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision plans
Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
Emergency Backup Care
Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
Life Insurance
401k/403B with Employer Match
Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
Pet Insurance
Legal Resources Plan
Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.