Imaging Medical Physicist
About The Position
Inova is seeking a highly motivated Imaging Physicist to join its Medical Physics team in Fairfax, Virginia. Applications are welcome from junior and senior candidates. The team includes therapy and imaging physicists, physics assistants, a Radiation Safety Officer, and health physicists. The position primarily supports radiology imaging across Inova Health System and covers imaging physics duties across all imaging modalities. It also supports imaging needs in Radiation Oncology and Proton Therapy at five hospital locations. Research and some radiation safety responsibilities, in collaboration with the Radiation Safety team, are part of the role. The department has launched a CAMPEP-accredited medical physics residency program. Eligible PhD-level physicists may receive a faculty appointment from the University of Virginia School of Medicine.
Requirements
- A master's degree in physics or a related field.
- Board eligibility in Diagnostic Medical Physics from the American Board of Radiology (ABR).
- Availability to work outside regular hours.
Nice To Haves
- ABR certification in Diagnostic Medical Physics.
- Excellent oral communication skills.
- Interest in research.
Responsibilities
- Provide imaging physics support across Inova for CT, MRI, mammography and digital breast tomosynthesis, fluoroscopy and interventional radiology, radiography, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, and PET/CT.
- Help cover imaging physics duties, including imaging support for Radiation Oncology and Proton Therapy.
- Perform acceptance testing and annual performance surveys.
- Support regulatory compliance and accreditation, including ACR accreditation, The Joint Commission, and Virginia state regulations.
- Work with Radiation Safety to manage the patient dose database.
- Design and conduct research projects and contribute to scholarly output.
- Provide education and training to residents, students, and clinical staff.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Team member wellness program.
- Retirement plan with a match on the first 5% of eligible contributions, starting on the first day.
- Education assistance of up to $5,250 per year and student loan assistance of up to $10,000.
- Up to 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions per person, per year, at no cost, for team members and their spouses or partners and children.
- Paid time off.
- Paid parental leave.
- Flexible work schedules.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
