Diagnostic​/Nuclear Medicine Medical Physicist

Diagnostic/Nuclear Medicine Medical Physicist

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Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center is Louisiana’s leading cancer care organization, caring for more patients each year than any other facility in the region. With strategic hospital and physician partnerships, we are delivering on our mission to improve survivorship and lessen the burden of cancer. Our partners work together to provide state‑of‑the‑art treatments and unparalleled collaborative, comprehensive cancer services. This culture of innovation helps attract the best cancer minds in the country, from expert physicians and highly specialized scientists to forward‑thinking leaders in supportive care and other disciplines.

Together, with our hospital and physician partners, we are one‑hundred percent focused on cancer care.

Clinical Excellence (75%)

• Ensure safe, effective use of radionuclides for both diagnostic imaging and therapeutic procedures (e.g., Lu‑177, Ac‑225).
• Oversee implementation, quality assurance, and optimization of theranostic protocols (dosimetry‑guided therapies, PET/SPECT imaging).
• Perform individualized patient dosimetry calculations for radiopharmaceutical therapies (MIRD schema, voxel‑based, Monte Carlo‑based).
• Establish and validate calibration protocols for dose calibrators, imaging systems, and therapy planning tools.
• Monitor and optimize patient radiation exposures in compliance with ALARA principles.
• Perform quality assurance, troubleshooting, and consultation for advanced imaging modalities, including CT, MRI, PET/SPECT, ultrasound, x‑ray, fluoroscopy, and mammography.
• Support radiotherapy imaging systems (e.g., CT sim, MRI sim) and MR‑LINAC QA workflows.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards (ACR, NRC, MQSA, TJC).
• Lead the selection, acceptance testing, and commissioning of cutting‑edge diagnostic and nuclear imaging equipment.
• Develop and optimize imaging protocols to enhance clinical efficiency, safety, and image quality.
• Train and mentor clinical staff on new technologies and procedures.

Research & Education (25%)

• Collaborate with MBPCC and LSU on innovative research projects, with opportunities to publish in peer‑reviewed journals.
• Mentor graduate students and medical physics residents, guiding their thesis and dissertation work to publication‑ready standards.
• Contribute to graduate education through teaching, curriculum development, or course direction.
• Engage with the medical physics community through professional societies, conferences, and knowledge‑sharing initiatives.
• Pursue continuous professional development to maintain certification and licensure.

Education

• M.S. or Ph.D. in Medical Physics, or Ph.D. in Physics with postdoctoral training in medical physics.
• Completion of an accredited residency program.

Experience

• 3–5 years of clinical experience in diagnostic and/or nuclear medicine physics preferred.
• Experience with multi‑site clinical operations and regulatory compliance is a plus.

Certification

• A  (or ABMP) certification in Diagnostic or Nuclear Medical Physics required (or eligibility with intent to certify within 12 months). ABSNM certification in Nuclear Medicine Physics and Instrumentation or eligibility preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Exceptional analytical, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to thrive in both independent and collaborative settings.
• Passion for continuous learning and clinical excellence.

• Competitive Base Salary with a sign‑on bonus.
• Incentive Pay Program.
• Discretionary Research Funding.
• Continuing Education Reimbursement to fuel your professional growth.
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k)/403(b) with employer contributions.
• Generous Paid Time Off.

Ready to make a difference in cancer care? Submit your application or submit your resume and cover letter to . For more information about Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Health Care Provider

Medical Practices