Diagnostic Radiological Medical Physicist
Ft. Belvoir, VA, 22060
Diagnostic Radiological Medical Physicist
Full Time • Ft. Belvoir, VA, 22060
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Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Bonus based on performance
- Signing bonus
Job Overview:
The physicist will oversee the safety, calibration, testing, and performance of imaging systems including mammography, CT, MRI, and fluoroscopy units at ATAMMC, Ft. Belvoir VA. The role also includes quality assurance responsibilities, staff education, and supporting technology procurements.
General Duties:
The physicist will oversee the safety, calibration, testing, and performance of imaging systems including mammography, CT, MRI, and fluoroscopy units at ATAMMC, Ft. Belvoir VA. The role also includes quality assurance responsibilities, staff education, and supporting technology procurements.
General Duties:
- Serve as the technical expert in radiation safety, equipment calibration, and diagnostic accuracy.
- Perform diagnostic equipment surveys, data analysis, reporting, and equipment quality control.
- Collaborate with radiologists, technologists, and leadership to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
Specific Duties:
- Conduct acceptance testing and routine performance surveys for imaging systems: X-ray, CT, MRI, mammography, ultrasound, fluoroscopy, and C-arm devices.
- Ensure compliance with FDA, MQSA, and Joint Commission standards.
- Develop and maintain quality control programs for digital radiography (DR) and PACS systems.
- Perform mammography physics services across the National Capital Region.
- Educate radiology staff and residents on radiation safety, technology, and proper equipment usage.
- Prepare technical specifications and evaluate vendor proposals for new imaging systems.
- Support documentation for regulatory audits, including reports and data logs.
- Travel to remote sites within the National Capital Region for equipment testing and surveys.
- Monitor and document calibration activities and initiate maintenance or follow-up actions.
- Participate in department meetings, quality improvement projects, and staff development.
- Assist with CPT coding and billing data for physics services.
Qualifications:
• Education:
- Ph.D. in Medical Physics from an accredited institution.
- Completion of formal education approved by CAHEA/JRCERT.
• Certification:
- Board Certification by the American Board of Radiology (ABR) in Diagnostic Radiological Physics.
- Current BLS Certification (American Heart Association).
• Licensure:
Valid license in one U.S. state to perform diagnostic radiology and mammography physics services.
• Experience:
Minimum 5 years in medical/health physics, including mammography-related services.
• Citizenship:
Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Skills and Abilities:
• Extensive knowledge of radiologic imaging systems and performance testing.
• Familiarity with medical imaging software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong interpersonal, problem-solving, and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage equipment surveys, interpret data, and produce reports.
• Capable of educating and guiding clinical staff on radiation safety and equipment.
Schedule:
• A normal workweek consists of 40 hours, including weekends and Federal Holidays.
• Between 0600 and 1900 hours
• 8-hour shifts on scheduled workdays
Work Environment:
• Hospital Radiology Department
• Diagnostic and quality control lab settings
• Occasional teaching and committee participation
Immunization Requirement:
Must comply with ATAMMC immunization standards due to hospital-based work.
Security Requirement:
Must pass federal background checks and credentialing.
• Education:
- Ph.D. in Medical Physics from an accredited institution.
- Completion of formal education approved by CAHEA/JRCERT.
• Certification:
- Board Certification by the American Board of Radiology (ABR) in Diagnostic Radiological Physics.
- Current BLS Certification (American Heart Association).
• Licensure:
Valid license in one U.S. state to perform diagnostic radiology and mammography physics services.
• Experience:
Minimum 5 years in medical/health physics, including mammography-related services.
• Citizenship:
Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Skills and Abilities:
• Extensive knowledge of radiologic imaging systems and performance testing.
• Familiarity with medical imaging software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong interpersonal, problem-solving, and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage equipment surveys, interpret data, and produce reports.
• Capable of educating and guiding clinical staff on radiation safety and equipment.
Schedule:
• A normal workweek consists of 40 hours, including weekends and Federal Holidays.
• Between 0600 and 1900 hours
• 8-hour shifts on scheduled workdays
Work Environment:
• Hospital Radiology Department
• Diagnostic and quality control lab settings
• Occasional teaching and committee participation
Immunization Requirement:
Must comply with ATAMMC immunization standards due to hospital-based work.
Security Requirement:
Must pass federal background checks and credentialing.
Compensation: $90.00 - $100.00 per hour
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
About Us
AIMS Locum Tenens, LLC, is a women owned and SBA’s 8(a) certified healthcare management company based in Northern Virginia and Washington DC area focus on healthcare management in both public and private sectors.
AIMS Locum Tenens is one of the fastest growing healthcare management solution specialized in management of highly skilled healthcare professionals in both commercial and government healthcare facilities all over the country. We have the experience, resources, and scale required to help physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals to take advantage of both short and long term staffing opportunities in a wide variety of practice specialties. We do staff healthcare providers for both short and long-term assignments to local, state and federal government healthcare facilities.
AIMS realizes the key to quality is attention to details. AIMS is the one stop shop for various healthcare facilities and handles every steps to get best candidate from sourcing, recruitment, candidate screening, credentialing, final placement and retention of highly qualified healthcare provider.
As one of the nation’s fastest growing healthcare management companies, AIMS Locum Tenens manages highly qualified physicians and nurses during staffing crisis at community hospitals, clinics and Army based MTFs (Military Treatment Facilities). Hospital systems, MTFs, nursing homes and out patient clinics benefit from our comprehensive, cost-effective supplemental medical staffing services.
Our No. 1 priority is to provide the best service to our healthcare professionals and our hospital and MTFs clients. We welcome feedback and suggestions so we can continually improve our service.
At AIMS Locum Tenens, our core pillars—dedication, commitment, trustworthiness, and superior service—drive every aspect of our business.
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