Diagnostic Medical Physicist

Job Description Worksite: On-site Position: Full-time Location: Dallas, Texas Responsibilities Conduct annual diagnostic physics surveys and recertification of all diagnostic imaging equipment. Provide 24‑hour emergency response time for unanticipated and emergent equipment needs. Perform annual quality assurance testing of all diagnostic x‑ray and imaging equipment, including Magnetic Resonance Imaging and mammography equipment. Conduct physics testing of diagnostic x‑ray and imaging equipment following repairs affecting patient dosimetry or image quality. Provide consulting services to support the Veterans Affairs North Texas Health Care System Radiation Safety Office, including attending committee meetings and reviewing the overall technical quality assurance program. Perform patient and personnel occupational dose evaluations as needed. Conduct initial installation quality assurance testing for new diagnostic x‑ray, imaging, and mammography equipment. Complete structural shielding design plans and radiation protection surveys for new or refurbished rooms or replacement equipment. Ensure compliance with all applicable Federal regulations and recommendations for quality assurance testing from organizations such as the American College of Radiology and the American Association of Physicists in Medicine. Report deficiencies or non‑conformances discovered during inspections to the Radiation Safety Officer immediately and provide written reports within 14 working days. Monitor and evaluate basic performance characteristics of diagnostic x‑ray equipment, including image artifacts, spatial resolution, contrast, noise, and more. Requirements Hold a master’s degree in Medical Physics, Health Physics, or a related field. Board Certification by the American Board of Radiology or American Board of Medical Physics in Diagnostic Medical Physics. Licensed by the State of Texas as a Professional Medical Physicist. Meet all requirements for a qualified diagnostic medical physicist from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, the American College of Radiology, the Mammography Quality Standards Act, the Food and Drug Administration, and The Joint Commission. Minimum of ten years of experience providing diagnostic medical physics services following board certification. Experience performing evaluations of at least 6 Magnetic Resonance Imaging systems under the direction of a Qualified Medical Physicist or Magnetic Resonance Imaging Scientist. #J-18808-Ljbffr