Medical Physicist Assistant

Rochester Regional Health • Thousand Oaks, CA

17h • Onsite

About The Position

The position supports the delivery of safe and effective radiation therapy by performing technical and clinical tasks under the supervision of a licensed medical physicist and a certified dosimetrist. Responsibilities include assisting with quality assurance testing of treatment delivery and imaging systems, collecting data for patient-specific QA, and supporting equipment commissioning and validation activities. The role also contributes to dosimetry workflows by preparing imaging data, assisting with treatment planning setup, and supporting plan verification and documentation. Additional duties include maintaining QA equipment, organizing records, and helping implement new technologies and protocols. This position ensures regulatory compliance, improves clinical workflow efficiency, and allows credentialed staff to focus on complex treatment planning and oversight activities.

Requirements

• Bachelors, Master’s or Doctoral degree in a related field
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative clinical team in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational, communication, and analytical problem-solving skills

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in a clinical radiation oncology or medical physics setting, including: o Hands-on familiarity with treatment planning systems (e.g., Eclipse) and oncology information systems (e.g., ARIA, Mosaiq)
• Experience assisting with dosimetric calculations, contouring, and treatment plan verification under the supervision of licensed staff

Responsibilities

• Perform routine QA checks on imaging and treatment systems under the supervision of a Qualified Medical Physicist (QMP); assist with special measurements, annual beam scanning, and maintain calibration and inventory of QA equipment.
• Collect and submit patient-specific QA data, including phantom and in-vivo measurements, for physicist review and interpretation.
• Import imaging data, assist with basic contouring and plan setup, and support treatment plan generation under the guidance of dosimetrists or physicists.
• Help gather and organize commissioning data for new technologies and support validation of equipment and planning algorithms following QMP protocols.
• Maintain accurate QA records and protocols, update documentation systems, and contribute to training materials and workflow optimization initiatives.

Benefits

• Rochester Regional Health is an integrated health services organization serving the people of Western New York, the Finger Lakes, St. Lawrence County, and beyond. The system includes nine hospitals; primary and specialty practices, rehabilitation centers, ambulatory campuses and immediate care facilities; innovative senior services, facilities and independent housing; a wide range of behavioral health services; and Rochester Regional Health Laboratories and ACM Global Laboratories, a global leader in patient and clinical trials. It’s vision is to lead the evolution of healthcare to enable every member of the communities it serves to enjoy a better, healthier life.

What This Job Offers

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