Radiation Physicist / Medical Physicist (Contractor)

HonorVet Technologies

Position: - Radiation Physicist / Medical Physicist (Contractor)

Location: - Northern Arizona VA Healthcare System (NAVAHCS)
Northern Arizona VA Healthcare System (Prescott campus)

Full address:
500 Highway 89 North, Prescott, AZ 86313-5001, United States

Duration: - 1 year and extended

Shift: - Monday to Friday 07:00 AM - 03:30 PM Time Zone: Mountain Standard Time (MST)

Position Summary

The Radiation Physicist (Medical Physicist) serves as a technical expert responsible for ensuring the safe, accurate, and compliant use of all ionizing radiation and MRI imaging systems within the VA healthcare facility. The role functions as both a Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) and Magnetic Resonance Safety Expert (MRSE) and provides comprehensive oversight of radiation safety programs, imaging equipment performance, and regulatory compliance.
This position is essential to maintaining patient and staff safety while ensuring compliance with federal, state, VA, and accreditation standards.

Key Responsibilities

1. Radiation Safety Program Oversight

Serve as the designated Radiation Safety Officer (RSO)
Implement and manage the facility-wide radiation safety program
Ensure compliance with ALARA principles (As Low As Reasonably Achievable)
Review radiation exposure records across all departments
Recommend corrective actions to reduce radiation exposure

2. Imaging Equipment Quality Assurance & Testing

Perform acceptance testing, annual surveys, and ongoing quality control for:
X-ray systems (fixed, mobile, dental)
Computed Tomography (CT) scanners
Fluoroscopy systems (including interventional and cath lab equipment)
MRI systems
DEXA bone densitometry systems
Ultrasound systems (QA support)

Responsibilities include :

Equipment calibration and performance verification
Beam quality and dose measurements
Image quality testing and artifact evaluation
Dose index and exposure accuracy verification
Compliance with ACR, FDA, and VA standards

3. Dosimetry and Radiation Measurements

Measure and report patient skin entrance dose for X-ray systems
Evaluate radiation dose rates for fluoroscopy procedures
Establish and maintain skin dose monitoring programs
Compare exposure levels to diagnostic reference standards

4. CT and Fluoroscopy Optimization

Perform annual CT protocol optimization
Review and evaluate fluoroscopy dose output and imaging performance
Ensure accuracy of displayed radiation dose metrics (e.g., CTDIvol, KAP)
Assess imaging protocols for dose reduction and image quality balance

5. MRI Safety and Performance Evaluation

Conduct MRI safety inspections and annual reviews

Evaluate:

Magnetic field homogeneity
RF coil performance
Image quality and artifact presence
MRI system safety compliance with ACR standards
Maintain MRI safety documentation and QC programs

6. Shielding Design & Facility Planning

Perform radiation shielding calculations for new or modified imaging rooms
Ensure designs comply with NCRP Report No. 147 and NCRP 145
Provide technical reports with facility layout and exposure assessments

7. Regulatory Compliance

Ensure adherence to all applicable standards, including:
FDA regulations
Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) requirements
OSHA safety standards
American College of Radiology (ACR) guidelines
The Joint Commission (TJC) requirements
VA radiation safety policies

8. Reporting and Documentation

Provide detailed technical reports within required timelines (typically 15 days)
Submit annual radiation safety program review reports
Document all equipment testing and QA/QC findings
Maintain compliance documentation for audits and inspections

9. Emergency and On-Call Support

Provide consultation and emergency response for radiation safety incidents
Support equipment failure investigations affecting radiation output or imaging quality
Provide additional technical services as requested by VA leadership

Required Qualifications

Board Certified or Board Eligible Medical Physicist (ABR or equivalent certification body)
Minimum 2-5 years of hospital medical physics experience
Completion of CAMPEP-accredited residency (for board eligible candidates)
Current employment or active practice in medical physics
Demonstrated experience in diagnostic imaging physics

Key Skills and Competencies

Diagnostic imaging physics (X-ray, CT, fluoroscopy, MRI)
Radiation dosimetry and exposure measurement
Clinical quality assurance (QA/QC) programs
Regulatory compliance (FDA, NRC, ACR, TJC, OSHA)
Radiation safety program management
Technical report writing and data analysis
Strong attention to safety and regulatory detail

Work Environment

Hospital-based clinical environment
Coordination with Imaging Services, Technologists, and VA Safety Officers
Scheduled annual and periodic onsite evaluations
Occasional emergency/on-call support

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday, 07:00 AM - 03:30 PM (MST)
Additional work performed as scheduled or approved by VA Contracting Officer Representative

Position Type
Multi-year contract (Base + Option Years up to 5 years)

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