Medical Physicist (Qualified Medical Physicist – QMP)

POSITION OVERVIEW

We are seeking a Qualified Medical Physicist (QMP) to provide comprehensive medical physics services to the Cheyenne River Health Center. This is a non-personal services contract role, where the physicist operates independently under the contractor and is not supervised by the government.

The role involves ensuring the safety, compliance, and optimal performance of diagnostic imaging equipment, while supporting clinical operations through testing, inspections, and quality assurance programs.

2. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Regulatory Compliance & Radiation Safety

• Ensure compliance with all applicable standards, including:
  • ACR (American College of Radiology)
  • TJC (The Joint Commission)
  • MQSA (Mammography Quality Standards Act)
  • OSHA (29 CFR 1910.1096)
• Immediately report unsafe conditions to the Radiation Safety Officer (RSO)
• Conduct radiation safety audits and support facility compliance programs

B. Equipment Inspections & Performance Evaluations

• Perform annual inspections (not exceeding 14 months) for:
  • X-ray systems
  • CT scanners
  • Ultrasound units
  • Digital radiography systems
• Conduct inspections after:
  • Equipment repairs or modifications
  • Installation or relocation of systems
• Complete acceptance testing for all new equipment prior to clinical use

C. Quality Assurance & Testing

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive Quality Assurance (QA) program
• Perform detailed physics evaluations including:
  • Radiation output and exposure measurements
  • Image quality and system performance
  • Dose monitoring and calibration
• Review CT protocols annually
• Monitor exposure indices and repeat/reject analysis

D. Reporting & Documentation

• Deliver detailed inspection reports in PDF format within 30 days
• Communicate deficiencies immediately to:
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Radiation Safety Officer (RSO)
• Provide corrective recommendations and follow-up assessments

E. Specialized Services

• Provide shielding design calculations in compliance with NCRP Report No. 147
• Conduct shielding verification surveys
• Review dosimetry reports and provide safety consultation
• Assist with staff training and radiation safety guidance

F. Equipment Coverage

The physicist will support the following equipment:

• CT Scanner (Cannon Aquillion 64)
• Fixed X-ray (Siemens)
• Portable X-ray (Shimadzu)
• Digital Radiography (Konica Minolta)
• Ultrasound Systems (GE)

3. PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

• Complete urgent inspections (post-repair) within 72 hours when required
• Ensure all work meets ACR, MQSA, and regulatory standards
• Correct errors or deficiencies at no additional cost
• Maintain high-quality documentation and compliance records

4. QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• Certification as a Qualified Medical Physicist (QMP) by one of the following:
  • American Board of Radiology (ABR)
  • American Board of Medical Physics (ABMP)
  • Canadian College of Physicists in Medicine (CCPM)
• Demonstrated experience in diagnostic imaging physics

Preferred:

• Experience in hospital or clinical environments
• Knowledge of ACR, MQSA, and NCRP standards
• Experience with CT, radiography, and ultrasound systems

8. POSITION SUMMARY

This role is critical to ensuring patient safety, regulatory compliance, and optimal imaging performance within the healthcare facility. The Medical Physicist will act as a key technical authority, supporting both clinical operations and safety programs.