Radiation Physicist jobs in Virginia
Radiation Physicist ensures the quality of care in the use of radiation-producing sources and imaging equipment and the protection of patients and staff from radiation. Calibrates all radiation therapy equipment, conducts X-ray machine performance surveys, and implements procedures to ensure quality control for electronic imaging devices. Being a Radiation Physicist recommends radiation safety procedures. Informs staff in radiation safety practices. Additionally, Radiation Physicist may require an advanced degree of radiation physics. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. The Radiation Physicist contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. Work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. To be a Radiation Physicist typically requires 4 to 7 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Radiation Physicist
- Inova Health
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Falls, VA
FULL_TIME
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Job Description
As a Radiation Physicist, you will be responsible for internal contacts, conducting investigations and fact finding.
Job Responsibilities- Collaborates with physicians in subject specialty regarding all patient uses of ionizing radiation.
- Attends any hospital assigned committee such as the Radiation Safety Committee.
- Maintains a professional working relationship with department directors and Medical Directors.
- Provides Medical Physics coverage as deemed appropriate to the subject specialty (i.e. Radiation Therapy, Cardiac Cath, etc.).
- Collaborates with Engineering concerning radiation shield design for all areas of the hospital which utilize ionizing radiation.
- Oversees the acceptance of testing for new or renovated medical equipment and imaging networks.
- Performs calculations/measurements to institute new treatment/imaging techniques and to investigate established techniques in greater detail.
- Reviews new calibration protocols and verifies, by experiment and computation, the impact they will have on clinical applications.
- Investigates/evaluates new equipment and improvements to existing equipment so as to reduce costs/downtime while increasing efficiency/accuracy.
- Compares data with other radiation therapy institutions.
- Stays abreast of clinical and dosimetry literature in subject specialty.
- Stays abreast of policies, plans and personal practices per subject specialty.
- Develops and maintains contacts with physicists in other practices.
- Confers with physicians throughout Inova Health System regarding patient dosages, equipment evaluation and quality assurance.
- Cooperates and adheres to state/federal regulatory agencies in demonstrating compliance with applicable rules and recommendations.
- Confers with vendors of equipment used in practice (e.g. Linear accelerators, MRI, CT etc.) concerning purchase specifications, acceptance testing, proper quality assurance and routine maintenance.
- Maintains dosimetry in accordance with applicable rules and regulations.
- Discusses radiation exposure as it relates to medical procedures with patients and other members of the public.
- Delivers physics lectures to Inova personnel concerning radiation matters.
- A master’s degree in Physics or a related field is required, a doctoral degree in Physics or a related field is preferred
- Minimum 3 years experience in Clinical Medical Physics
- The American Board of Radiology (ABR) certified required
- Virginia Inspector within the first two months of hire, but must have submitted the application to the State at time of hire
- Availability to work outside of normal business hours (nights and weekends) is required
- Knowledge of scripting is preferred
- Experience with Raystation treatment planning system is preferred
- Prior experience with proton therapy is preferred
- Strong communication skills – both orally and in writing are required
Inova is Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Our mission is to provide world-class healthcare – every time, every touch – to each person in every community we have the privilege to serve. Inova’s 19,000 team members serve more than 2 million individuals annually through an integrated network of hospitals, primary and specialty care practices, emergency and urgent care centers, outpatient services and destination institutes.
Inova’s five hospitals are consistently recognized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals and Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades for excellence in healthcare.
Inova is home to Northern Virginia’s only Level 1 Trauma Center and Level 4 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Its hospitals have a total of 1,936 licensed beds.
Inova is an equal opportunity employer.
About Us
We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 24,000 team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best-in-class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better — to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare.
Inova Health System is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law. - 8 Days Ago
Radiation Therapy Medical Physicist
- Spectrum Healthcare Resources
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Virginia, VA
OTHER
- Job Description Spectrum Healthcare Resources has a potential opportunity for a civilian Radiation Therapy Medical Physicist at Portsmouth Naval Medical Center. Full-time opportunity Monday through Fr...
- 5 Days Ago
Medical Physicist - Radiation Oncology
- Sentara
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Norfolk, VA
FULL_TIME
- Sentara is hiring a Medical Physicist for Sentara Norfolk General, in Norfolk, Virginia.Generous $25K sign on Bonus offered for qualified candidate! Relocation Assistance offered.Shift: Full Time Posi...
- 21 Days Ago
Medical Physicist - Radiation Oncology
- Sentara
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Suffolk, VA
FULL_TIME
- Sentara is hiring a Medical Physicist for Sentara Obici Hospital, in Suffolk, Virginia.*Generous $25K sign on Bonus offered for qualified candidates!*Relocation Assistance offered for qualified candid...
- 2 Months Ago
Research Associate, Radiation Oncology
- University of Virginia Dept of Radiation Oncology
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Charlottesville, VA
FULL_TIME
- The Department of Radiation Oncology seeks to hire a Research Associate to study the role of the ubiquitin system in regulating cell cycle progression, genomic stability and cellular response to ioniz...
- 28 Days Ago
Physicist
- DIGITALSPEC, LLC
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Falls, VA
FULL_TIME
- Position: Senior Physicist/LeadBecome an integral part of a diverse team. Currently DIGITALSPEC is seeking an experienced, motivated, career and customer-oriented Senior Physicist/Lead to join our tea...
- 11 Days Ago
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Radiation Physicist
- Inova Health System
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Radiation Physicist - The James
- Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
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Columbus, OH
- Scope of Position The clinical physicist in Radiation Oncology is responsible for specification and acquisition of all r...
- 5/30/2024 12:00:00 AM
Senior Radiation Physicist
- Northwell Health
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New Hyde Park, NY
- Req Number 82298 Job Description Plans and carries out a program of development regarding computing and mathematical mod...
- 5/30/2024 12:00:00 AM
Radiation Physicist - The James
- The Ohio State University
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Columbus, OH
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- 5/30/2024 12:00:00 AM
Radiation Physicist
- OSF HealthCare
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Peoria, IL
- Overview Expected pay for this position is $77.37 - $102.52/hour. Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills an...
- 5/29/2024 12:00:00 AM
Radiation Physicist
- Inova Health System
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Falls Church, VA
- As a Radiation Physicist, you will be responsible for internal contacts, conducting investigations and fact finding. Job...
- 5/29/2024 12:00:00 AM
Radiation Physicist
- Baptist Healthcare System, Inc.
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Louisville, KY
- Job Description: * Sign On Bonus Eligible!* Clinical Medical Physicist Status: Full Time Shift: 1st Weekly Hours: 40 Bap...
- 5/29/2024 12:00:00 AM
Radiation Physicist
- Inova
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Virginia Beach, VA
- Job Description As a Radiation Physicist, you will be responsible for internal contacts, conducting investigations and f...
- 5/29/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Virginia
Virginia (/vərˈdʒɪniə/ (listen)), officially the Commonwealth of Virginia, is a state in the Southeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States located between the Atlantic Coast and the Appalachian Mountains. Virginia is nicknamed the "Old Dominion" due to its status as the first English colonial possession established in mainland North America and "Mother of Presidents" because eight U.S. presidents were born there, more than any other state. The geography and climate of the Commonwealth are shaped by the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Chesapeake Bay, which provide habitat for much of ...
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