Medical Physicist Assistant (Physicist Safety/Regulatory/Quality Specialist), Proton Center

University of Maryland • Baltimore, MD

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About The Position

The position involves assisting the Medical Physics team at the UMMC Maryland Proton Center with routine quality assurance tasks, patient-specific plan verification, and the administration of the radiation safety program. The role requires performing various radiation safety measurements, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and supporting the development of customized software tools for the team.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in health physics or closely related fields is required.
• Three years' experience as a Health Physicist in a hospital environment or equivalent applicable work experience is preferred.
• Certification by the American Board of Health Physics is preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in health physics or closely related fields.

Responsibilities

• Administers all aspects of the radiation safety program under supervision.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements related to radioactive materials and machine registrations.
• Performs radiation safety measurements and administrative duties related to the radiation safety program.
• Advises staff on radiation safety issues and conducts radiation safety training.
• Interacts with regulatory agency personnel during site visits and inspections.
• Evaluates and implements regulatory changes as mandated by federal, state, and local jurisdictions.
• Maintains and amends radioactive materials license and radiation machine registrations.
• Assists with the receipt and proper disposal of radioactive material when needed.
• Keeps and maintains all radiation safety records for regulatory review.
• Prepares comprehensive reports that meet required standards of radiation safety.
• Participates actively in Radiation Safety committee meetings.
• Assists the Medical Physics staff with daily, monthly, and annual quality assurance measurements related to proton treatment delivery systems.
• Assists with patient-specific quality assurance procedures to ensure safe delivery of radiation therapy.

Benefits

• Professional development opportunities through in-service and relevant training courses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree