Physics Assistant

Hamilton Health Sciences • Hamilton, ON

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About The Position

The Physics Assistant will be performing quality assurance tests on radiation therapy and physics equipment, taking corrective action in consultation with supervising physicist. Will also be responsible for maintaining comprehensive records of quality assurance tests, procedures and measurements; performing routine thermoluminescent and other patient dosimetry during radiation therapy, preparing radioactive sources for surgical procedures and performing routine radiation protection tasks such as surveys or wipe tests under the supervision of the Radiation Safety Officer. The incumbent will be assisting physicists and radiation therapists during special radiation therapy procedures and performing other related duties and activities as assigned.

Requirements

• Honours BSc in Physics or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Demonstrated computer skills and ability to use spreadsheets, word processors, database.
• Demonstrated mathematical proficiency and excellent analytic skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills and demonstrated interpersonal skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a radiation physics environment
• Some previous programming experience and experience with mathematical software packages

Responsibilities

• Performing quality assurance tests on radiation therapy and physics equipment.
• Taking corrective action in consultation with supervising physicist.
• Maintaining comprehensive records of quality assurance tests, procedures and measurements.
• Performing routine thermoluminescent and other patient dosimetry during radiation therapy.
• Preparing radioactive sources for surgical procedures.
• Performing routine radiation protection tasks such as surveys or wipe tests under the supervision of the Radiation Safety Officer.
• Assisting physicists and radiation therapists during special radiation therapy procedures.
• Performing other related duties and activities as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level