Diagnostic Medical Physicist

Company: West Physics
Location: Fayetteville
Posted on: March 17, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Diagnostic Medical Physicist at West Physics About the Job: Position Title: Diagnostic Medical Physicist Location: Fayetteville, AR Hours: Full-time / full benefits Salary: Based on training and experience www.westphysics.com Description of position: West Physics has an immediate opening for an ACR-eligible Diagnostic Medical Physicist based in Fayetteville, AR. This position requires a solid clinical background in medical/health physics, a strong interest and aptitude for learning, and a can-do attitude with an excellent work ethic. The selected candidate should possess strong leadership and management skills. This position is best suited for someone with excellent interpersonal skills, outstanding written and verbal communication skills, the ability to work independently as well as part of a project team, and strong technical proficiency. The ability to exercise a high degree of responsibility and autonomy (once trained) is integral to this position. This position offers substantial opportunities for professional, educational, and financial growth and development; as such, the candidate must be seeking a long-term employment opportunity. This position will require periodic travel. West Physics has been recognized by the Inc. 5000 11 times as one of the fastest-growing companies. As a result of this growth, we are seeking a dynamic candidate to join our technical team of over 100 physicists across the United States and collaborate with them. We strongly encourage you to apply today! Primary Responsibilities: Provide medical physics quality assurance, testing, and consulting services as needed to fulfill its mission. These testing activities will involve MRI, CT, X-ray, mammography, fluoroscopy, and ultrasound. In addition, some nuclear medicine consulting and licensing activities will be performed. Provide ACR MRI, CT, NM/PET, US, and mammography accreditation services and data review to customers within the state of Arkansas and surrounding states. Occasionally speak at seminars, trade shows, and represent WEST PHYSICS’ vendor booth at such events to bring in new business and enhance the company’s reputation. This will involve delivering lectures, presentations, etc., for these events. Perform dosimetry review, worker and patient dose estimates, fetal dose estimates, and conduct dose investigations and ALARA reviews. Perform shielding designs and conduct shielding verification/integrity testing. Assist medical physicists and senior medical physicists with diagnostic radiology equipment testing. Other related duties as needed. Prerequisites: M.S. degree (M.S.) in Medical Physics or a physics-related discipline . (Health Physics, Nuclear Engineering, etc.) Solid foundation in radiation physics, radiation biology, electronics, and other areas relevant to equipment quality assurance testing. At least 3 years of documented experience in the diagnostic imaging/clinical environment. Must meet current ACR requirements for the performance of accreditation-related testing of MRI and CT units. MQSA approved (preferred). High-level interpersonal skills, the ability to make presentations to large groups, and the capability to work independently and exhibit intellectual flexibility. Flexibility to travel up to one week a month until trained. Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel Ability to manage time and prioritize multiple projects at a given time. Candidate must be willing and open to be trained on new opportunities and activities to enhance the technical skill set. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S . Applicant must have a valid U.S. driver's license. Familiarity with Apple computers (i.e., macOS) and applications is a plus. Compensation & Benefits: Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Short -Term Disability insurance Generous vacation/sick time policy 8 paid holidays 401(k) with company matching Flexible Spending Account – Medical and Dependent Care Relocation Assistance Continuing Education: Company-paid educational training & certifications Generous meal per diem, travel reimbursements & hotel accommodations for qualifying work travel About West Physics: West Physics is a nationwide provider of medical and health physics services. “WP” takes pride in offering the highest level of expertise, flexibility, and commitment to thousands of customers in 50 U.S. States, federal territories, the Caribbean, Latin America, and the Middle East. WP is headquartered in Atlanta, GA, and with the addition of numerous field office locations across the U.S., we can ensure a high level of customer service to our domestic and international clientele. Among our clientele are many major medical centers, equipment manufacturers, and accreditation bodies. We specialize in providing expert radiation safety, consulting, and testing services and addressing complex technical and regulatory problems for clients around the world. WP maintains the very finest test equipment and computational and administrative resources to serve and support our technical staff. West Physics has been recognized by Inc. 5,000 a total of 11 times as one of the fastest-growing companies in the United States. West Physics is committed to the highest ethical standards in everything we do. We believe strongly that our customers are entitled to fair treatment and absolute honesty in every transaction. Therefore, we are proud members of the U.S. Better Business Bureau and have earned its highest possible rating (A). Interested candidates should submit their resumes to mark.broomfield@westphysics.com West Physics Mission Statement “ To be the pre-eminent provider of medical and health physics services by delivering outstanding, relentlessly improving customer service and technical expertise, and in so doing, to improve the happiness of our customers and the quality of medical diagnosis and radiation safety for as many human beings as possible .” Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled

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