Certified Medical Physicists

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

Cetechs is seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Medical Physicist to join our healthcare team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring the safe and effective use of radiation in medical settings. This position requires a strong background in medical imaging, radiation therapy, and a comprehensive understanding of anatomy and physiology. The Medical Physicist will collaborate with physicians, technologists, and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient care and improve treatment outcomes.

Job Title : Diagnostic Medical Physicist

Location : Overton Brooks VA Medical Center, Shreveport, LA

Availability Requirement : On-site response within 2 business days for urgent tasks

Job Summary :

The Diagnostic Medical Physicist will provide comprehensive diagnostic imaging physics services to support quality assurance, regulatory compliance, patient safety, and radiation protection associated with the use of diagnostic radiology equipment. Duties will include routine and post-repair testing, equipment evaluations, shielding assessments, safety committee support, and compliance reporting aligned with VA, NRC, FDA, ACR, NCRP, and TJC standards.

Key Responsibilities :

1. Quality Assurance and Performance Testing

• Conduct annual physics and imaging quality assurance testing on all diagnostic X-ray and imaging systems (radiography, fluoroscopy, CT, mammography, PET, nuclear medicine).
• Perform initial and post-repair acceptance testing to assess image quality and radiation dose.
• Evaluate technical factors and patient dose against national benchmarks to ensure optimal balance between diagnostic image quality and radiation safety.
• Produce detailed, signed written reports of all evaluations, methods used, deficiencies found, and recommendations for corrective action.

2. Radiation Safety and Structural Shielding

3. Committee and Regulatory Support

4. Regulatory Compliance and Documentation

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Preferred Experience :

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