Medical Physics Assistant
About The Position
The Medical Physics Assistant works in the Department of Radiation Oncology at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, supporting its photon and proton therapy programs. Under the direction of a qualified Medical Physicist, the role performs routine quality assurance and radiation physics services, including treatment-system and imaging-equipment QA and patient-specific QA. The position also supports treatment-related data collection and processing, medical physics equipment maintenance, radiation safety, and departmental quality improvement and quality control initiatives. The role is based in an advanced clinical and research environment that includes image-guided linear accelerators, advanced imaging and treatment-planning technologies, and a proton therapy center with two gantry treatment rooms and a fixed-beam treatment room. The department treats approximately 300 children, adolescents, and young adults annually.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in physical sciences or a related field required.
Nice To Haves
- 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.
Benefits
- Relocation assistance is available.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
