Medical Physicist Assistant

University of Arkansas System • Little Rock, AR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Physicist Assistant will work under the general supervision of the Chief Medical Physicist and other qualified Medical Physicists to ensure adherence to policies and procedures of the University of Arkansas for Medical Science (UAMS) Radiation Oncology Clinic. Performs services to include, but are not limited to, the quality control program of proton radiotherapy.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in physics, engineering, mathematics, or other physical science.
• Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
• Annual TB Screening, Criminal Background Check, Substance Abuse Testing

Responsibilities

• Performs patient-specific radiation measurements and calculations, quality assurance tests of pencil-beam-scanning proton therapy plans (characteristics with logfile-based reconstructed secondary delivery dose verification,) and mechanical characteristics of therapy equipment.
• Assists with radiation surveys of treatment rooms as required by the clinic's policy and procedures and state and federal regulations.
• Follows all medical physics quality assurance procedures and policies.
• Monitors and adheres to general radiation safety guidelines.
• Hosts and teaches observers, including students, radiation therapists, residents and fellows.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level