Sentara Health
Overview
Sentara is hiring a
Diagnostic Medical Physicist
for a full-time position. This role is based in Norfolk, VA and services surrounding sites in the Hampton Roads region. This is an onsite position with Monday through Friday schedule from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM with some variation of hours required for business needs. The department is expanding in the region to add a second position. Sentara has more than 500 sites of care including 12 hospitals, medical groups, imaging services, therapy, outpatient surgery centers, and urgent care centers. The Medical Physics Team services all areas within the system. Responsibilities
Maintain knowledge in all aspects of diagnostic imaging physics, including new technologies and practices. Proficiency in diagnostic radiology modalities including CT, Mammography, MRI, Nuclear Medicine, PET, Ultrasound, and general x-ray (radiography and fluoroscopy) to meet accreditation and regulatory requirements. Apply radiation safety principles, including radioactive materials licensing, patient radiation dose calculations, and evaluation of outcomes related to patient exposure in interventional radiology. Design radiation shielding as needed for new or replacement radiological equipment. Teach radiology physics to radiology residents and provide radiation safety education for staff and patients. Build partnerships and work collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. Education
CAMPEP-accredited Master’s degree or higher in Medical Physics (Required). CAMPEP-accredited residency in diagnostic medical physics if the graduate degree was completed after July 1, 2013. Must be actively working toward American Board of Radiology (ABR). Or, actively working as a diagnostic radiology medical physicist for at least five (5) years if the graduate degree and ABR board certification were completed before July 1, 2013. Certification/Licensure
American Board of Radiology (ABR) Medical Physics Required. Private Inspector (CT, mammography, and general x-ray) required. American College of Radiology (ACR) Accreditation Program Medical Physicist for CT, Mammography, MRI, Nuclear Medicine, PET, and Ultrasound Required. Experience
At least two (2) years clinical residency/training in Diagnostic Medical Physics required. Radiation Safety experience preferred. Proficiency in all diagnostic radiology modalities required. Team collaboration and communication skills required. Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision plans Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000 Paid Time Off and Sick Leave Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave Emergency Backup Care Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans Life Insurance 401k/403B with Employer Match Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000 Reimbursement for certifications and access to CEUs and professional development Pet Insurance Legal Resources Plan Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer
and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging are guiding principles of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves. This is a tobacco-free environment in support of our mission “to improve health every day.”
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Sentara is hiring a
Diagnostic Medical Physicist
for a full-time position. This role is based in Norfolk, VA and services surrounding sites in the Hampton Roads region. This is an onsite position with Monday through Friday schedule from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM with some variation of hours required for business needs. The department is expanding in the region to add a second position. Sentara has more than 500 sites of care including 12 hospitals, medical groups, imaging services, therapy, outpatient surgery centers, and urgent care centers. The Medical Physics Team services all areas within the system. Responsibilities
Maintain knowledge in all aspects of diagnostic imaging physics, including new technologies and practices. Proficiency in diagnostic radiology modalities including CT, Mammography, MRI, Nuclear Medicine, PET, Ultrasound, and general x-ray (radiography and fluoroscopy) to meet accreditation and regulatory requirements. Apply radiation safety principles, including radioactive materials licensing, patient radiation dose calculations, and evaluation of outcomes related to patient exposure in interventional radiology. Design radiation shielding as needed for new or replacement radiological equipment. Teach radiology physics to radiology residents and provide radiation safety education for staff and patients. Build partnerships and work collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. Education
CAMPEP-accredited Master’s degree or higher in Medical Physics (Required). CAMPEP-accredited residency in diagnostic medical physics if the graduate degree was completed after July 1, 2013. Must be actively working toward American Board of Radiology (ABR). Or, actively working as a diagnostic radiology medical physicist for at least five (5) years if the graduate degree and ABR board certification were completed before July 1, 2013. Certification/Licensure
American Board of Radiology (ABR) Medical Physics Required. Private Inspector (CT, mammography, and general x-ray) required. American College of Radiology (ACR) Accreditation Program Medical Physicist for CT, Mammography, MRI, Nuclear Medicine, PET, and Ultrasound Required. Experience
At least two (2) years clinical residency/training in Diagnostic Medical Physics required. Radiation Safety experience preferred. Proficiency in all diagnostic radiology modalities required. Team collaboration and communication skills required. Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision plans Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000 Paid Time Off and Sick Leave Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave Emergency Backup Care Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans Life Insurance 401k/403B with Employer Match Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000 Reimbursement for certifications and access to CEUs and professional development Pet Insurance Legal Resources Plan Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer
and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging are guiding principles of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves. This is a tobacco-free environment in support of our mission “to improve health every day.”
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