Job Title
Medical Radiation Physicist (Board Certified)

Location
Prescott, AZ
Northern Arizona VA Healthcare System

Pay
$130.00 per hour

Job Type
Part-time, Contract

Schedule

• Estimated 72 hours per year
• Flexible scheduling coordinated with facility
• Occasional on-call support as needed

Overview
You will support a federal healthcare system as the designated Radiation Safety Officer and MRI Safety Expert. You will perform annual inspections, equipment testing, and compliance oversight across multiple imaging modalities.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform annual radiation safety surveys and equipment certification
• Review radiation exposure and provide ALARA recommendations
• Conduct QA and QC evaluations across imaging systems
• Support CT protocol optimization and shielding calculations
• Serve as Radiation Safety Officer and MRI Safety Expert
• Provide written reports within 15 days of inspections
• Ensure compliance with ACR, TJC, FDA, NRC, and VA standards

Equipment Covered

• X-ray and fluoroscopy units
• CT scanners
• MRI systems
• Dental and portable imaging units
• Ultrasound units

Requirements

• Board Certification required
  • American Board of Radiology, American Board of Medical Physics, or equivalent
• 2 to 5 years of hospital medical physics experience
• Strong knowledge of radiation safety and compliance standards
• Ability to work independently and provide detailed reporting

Preferred

• Prior VA or federal facility experience
• Experience serving as Radiation Safety Officer

Why This Role

• High hourly rate at $130
• Low annual hours with flexible scheduling
• Federal facility experience
• Long-term contract potential with option years

Apply Now
Submit your resume and certification documentation for immediate consideration.