Medical Physics Assistant

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital•Memphis, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is seeking a qualified Medical Physics Assistant to join the Department of Radiation Oncology. This role supports both photon and proton therapy programs, performing routine quality assurance and radiation physics services under the direction of a qualified Medical Physicist. The position involves treatment system and imaging equipment quality assurance, patient-specific QA, and data collection. Additionally, the Medical Physics Assistant will contribute to equipment maintenance, documentation, radiation safety, and departmental quality improvement initiatives. This is an opportunity to work in an advanced clinical and research environment with state-of-the-art technologies, including image-guided linear accelerator systems, spectral CT, PET/CT, MRI systems, advanced treatment planning and image-guidance technologies, and the St. Jude Proton Therapy Center.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in physical sciences or a related field required.
Bachelor’s degree in medical physics preferred.
Master’s degree in medical physics preferred.
Two or more years of relevant experience preferred.
Direct experience in proton therapy preferred.
Experience performing routine quality assurance or physics services involving photon and/or proton therapy equipment is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Perform routine medical physics services under the direction of a qualified Medical Physicist, including photon and proton treatment machine QA, imaging system QA, and patient-specific QA.
Collect, process, and maintain treatment-related data.
Assist with the maintenance and organization of medical physics equipment.
Organize and maintain documentation related to radiation physics, equipment calibration, and quality assurance.
Assist with implementation and maintenance of radiation safety protocols.
Support departmental quality improvement initiatives and quality control programs, including implementation and reporting.
Perform additional duties as assigned in support of departmental and institutional goals.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance.