Medical Physicist Assistant - Radiation Oncology

Tampa General Hospital•Tampa, FL

About The Position

General responsibilities of the Medical Physicist Assistant include performing machine and patient-specific quality assurance (QA), development and implementation of new technology and processes, participation in the acceptance testing and commissioning of a new treatment machine. The role will train and work under the direct supervision of a Qualified Medical Physicist (QMP).

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in: Physics, Engineering, Computer Science or Related Science
One (1 year) of related experience in clinical Radiation setting
Ability to work flexible hours as needed, especially late-night shifts, to conduct patient-specific quality assurance.
Ability to manage time and prioritize workflow.
Technical problem solving
Excellent computer skills

Responsibilities

Performs patient-specific QA measurements following established procedures by QMP.
Performs measurements in phantom using film, ionization champers, portal dosimetry for the purpose of treatment plan dose verification.
Performs special in-vivo dosimetry measurements using TLD or diodes.
Performs daily, weekly and monthly QA checks under direct supervision of a Qualified Medical Physicist. This includes assisting with tests as part of annual machine calibrations and/or annual simulator reviews.
Assists with implementation of new therapeutic treatment procedures.
Follow instructions of an AMP on gathering of specific commissioning data and measurements for treatment machines.
Performs validation measurements for new technology and processes.
Assists QMP in developing, validating, and documenting tests and QA procedures for new technology and processes.
Assists QMP in developing training materials for new technology and processes.
Adheres to all Physics QA procedures and policies
Participates in research and development projects under the supervision of Chief of Quality Assurance