Diagnostic Medical Physicist

Reports To: President / CEO

Position Summary

Responsible for PET/CT equipment testing, calibration verification, and quality assurance, including quarterly hot lab audits. Supports reliable imaging performance, radiation safety, and compliance with applicable regulatory and accreditation requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform PET/CT acceptance testing, annual performance evaluations, and calibration verification.

• Oversee PET/CT and hot lab quality assurance and quality control programs.

• Conduct quarterly hot lab audits covering radiation safety, equipment QC, radioactive material handling, and required documentation.

• Identify deficiencies, recommend corrective actions, and verify resolution.

• Provide technical reports and support accreditation, inspections, and regulatory audits.

• Collaborate with clinical staff, the Radiation Safety Officer, and equipment vendors on performance issues and staff training.

 

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in Medical Physics, Radiological Physics, Imaging Physics, or a closely related field.
• Board certification or board eligibility in Diagnostic Medical Physics by the American Board of Radiology (ABR), American Board of Medical Physics (ABMP), or equivalent recognized certifying body.
• Eligible for or holds all required state licensure or registration to practice diagnostic medical physics, as applicable.
• Strong background in diagnostic radiation physics, including hands-on experience with PET/CT, radiography, fluoroscopy, mammography, dental, interventional, and mobile imaging systems.
• Demonstrated experience supporting ACR accreditation, state inspections, and regulatory compliance for diagnostic imaging programs.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.
• Proven commitment to patient safety, radiation dose optimization, and imaging quality excellence.