Physician / District of Columbia / Permanent / Medical Physicist Job
Company: Kurz Solutions
Location: Washington
Posted on: February 19, 2026
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Job Description:
Medical Physicist A Place Unlike Any Other, Home Away From Home
The Community - Washington DC Monuments and memorials, eclectic
neighborhoods, true local flavor - Washington, DC is a place unlike
any other. It's your home away from home with free museums and
America's front yard. Washington, DC, the U.S. capital, is a
compact city on the Potomac River, bordering the states of Maryland
and Virginia. It's defined by imposing neoclassical monuments and
buildings - including the iconic ones that house the federal
government's 3 branches: the Capitol, White House and Supreme
Court. It's also home to iconic museums and performing-arts venues
such as the Kennedy Center. Locations: Washington DC VA Medical
Center 50 Irving St. Northwest Washington, DC 20422 Southern Prince
George's County CBOC 5801 Allentown Road Camp Springs, MD 20746
POSITION OVERVIEW (duties include but are not limited to) Be
required to conduct an annual compliance survey of all radiation
producing equipment here at the DC Veterans Affairs Medical Center
(DC VA MC) with the skin entrance sticker where applicable. The
most current list of the aforementioned equipment can be found in
Section V of this statement of work. Conduct radiation compliance
testing after all repairs affecting the imaging chain (generator,
X-ray tube, collimator, image receptor) of a unit or any other
modification that makes re-testing necessary. These compliance
tests may need to be performed on an urgent basis which may include
weekends to assure that the device operates within compliance.
Provide compliance reports that include measurements obtained to
determine compliance, indicate whether the tested parameter passed
or failed, and recommend corrective action for a failed test.
Provide analyses of the current and possible future quality
assurance programs through the use of audits, reports and tests and
recommend improvements for implementation. Participate in the
quarterly review/ optimization of computed tomography, digital
radiography, computed radiography, and fluoroscopy protocols as
well as reviews of patient and personnel exposure records. Support
new and or ongoing installations of radiation producing equipment.
This includes providing consultation/ direction as applicable and
necessary regarding site prep, room design, and shielding
requirements. He/she shall oversee shielding installations and
verify that the installed shielding is acceptable. He/ she shall
make shielding calculations and evaluations for the facility as
needed. As needed, he/she will participate in pre-purchase
evaluations and acceptance testing. Assure compliance with the
Joint Commission Sentinel Alert 47 and will design and analyze
patient dose evaluations/ dose reconstructions annually and as
requested by the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR). These
reviews shall be conducted in accordance to industry recognized
standards and best practices. Conduct Quality Assurance (QA)
reviews at least annually, including Magnetic Resonance Imaging,
mammography, computed tomography, fluoroscopy, linear accelerator
and other x-ray producing imaging equipment. The report shall
document whether the program is complaint with the American
National Standard Institute (ANSI) standards, American Association
of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM) reports (TG 66 and TG 142),
manufacturer's specifications and ACR guidance such as the
"Technical Standards for Diagnostic Medical Physics Performance
Monitoring of CT Equipment". Reports shall include a detailed
listing of QA parameters reviewed, indication of whether the tested
parameter passed or failed, and recommendations for corrective
action for a failed test. Attend quarterly meetings of the
Radiation Safety Committee and Sub-committees and will periodically
brief executive leadership on program status. Conduct an analysis
of staff-submitted fluoroscopy procedure times for identifying high
risk procedures. Advise the hospital's Occupational Dose Program
and generate detailed reports as it relates to the program. Provide
at least one (1) radiation safety and patient dose reduction
in-service per year to the clinical staff, who use radiation
producing equipment. Assist the Chief of Radiology in completing
physician fluoroscopy credentialing. Fluoroscopy safety training
shall be conducted at least biannually prior to
recertification/re-credentialing for fluoroscopy privileges.
Provide business hours phone consultation as needed. Provide
emergency response/on call as needed. Perform work that meets all
National, State, and VA codes, requirements, and standards to
include, but not be limited to, The Joint Commission, The Office of
the Inspector General, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, the
National Health Physics Program, and the American College of
Radiology. Respond to survey new or malfunctioning equipment and
emergency consultation within one business day of the request.
QUALIFICATIONS Must be an American Board of Radiology (ABR)
certified Medical Physicist. KurzSolutions is committed to
improving health outcomes by providing well-managed companies with
the top healthcare talent in the market.
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