Indianapolis, IN / VA / Diagnostic Medical Physicist

Primary Location:

• 1481 West 10th Street Indianapolis IN 46202

Additional Community-Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs):

• Terre Haute IN
• Bloomington IN
• Brownsburg IN

Duration: 12 months contract with the possibility of a 4-years extension
Shift Schedule: Monday Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM EST (with 24/7 phone/electronic consultation availability)

License /Certifications:

• Certification by one of the following:
  • American Board of Radiology (ABR)
  • Canadian College of Physicists in Medicine
  • American Board of Science in Nuclear Medicine (ABSNM)
  • American Board of Medical Physics (ABMP)
• Certification in the appropriate subfield is required (e.g. Diagnostic Medical Physics Nuclear Medical Physics or MRI Physics)
• Ongoing CE requirements must be maintained

Minimum Qualification/ Experience:

• Qualified Medical Physicist (QMP) per ACR guidelines
• Experience in routine and advanced diagnostic equipment performance testing protocol optimization radiation safety support and shielding design/verification
• Familiarity with regulations from NHPP VHA JC ACR NCRP

Responsibilities:

• Perform annual inspections (not exceeding 14 months) on imaging equipment including CT MRI PET SPECT Fluoroscopy Nuclear Medicine and Dental X-ray systems to ensure compliance with VHA NHPP JC and ACR standards.
• Conduct performance testing on new relocated or repaired imaging equipment prior to clinical use or after major repair.
• Provide 24/7 phone and electronic consultation including assistance with:
  • Radiation exposure calculations (patient/staff/fetal)
  • Over-exposure report preparation
  • Incident investigation and protocol recommendations
  • Staff training related to imaging safety
• Offer radiation shielding support including design calculation inspection and report documentation based on NCRP Reports 145 and 147.
• Conduct protocol optimization reviews for CT and fluoroscopy annually per scanner to ensure radiation dose reduction and quality.
• Assist with technical QA program development analysis of QA trends and recommending corrective actions.
• Provide support to Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) including attending Machine-Produced Radiation Safety Committee (MPRSC) meetings.
• Generate detailed written reports of all inspections and evaluations within 30 business days.
• Perform compliance and quality checks on display monitors and viewing conditions for diagnostic adequacy.

Description:

• This opportunity is for a Diagnostic Medical Physicist to support the Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center and affiliated outpatient centers across Indiana.
• The position requires full-spectrum support for imaging equipment performance evaluation compliance testing protocol review radiation safety and consultation services.
• The candidate must meet rigorous certification and experience standards be responsive to urgent needs (within 48 hours on-site for patient-care-impacting issues) and provide both hands-on inspection and virtual support as needed.
• The contract encompasses routine and as-needed inspections of a wide array of imaging equipment including CT MRI SPECT PET Dental CBCT Bone Densitometers and standard diagnostic radiographic systems.
• The scope also includes design and inspection of radiation protection shielding collaboration on quality assurance programs and detailed compliance documentation aligned with national standards and VA regulations.
• This is a critical role ensuring that imaging services provided by the VA meet the highest standards of patient safety radiation control and diagnostic quality.

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