Quality Assurance Specialist Medical Physics - PRN - Wolf River

West Cancer Center•Germantown, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Assurance Specialist is responsible for performing data acquisition related to external beam radiation treatments and executing quality assurance (QA) procedures for machines and instrumentation in radiation oncology. This role supports patient safety and treatment accuracy by maintaining compliance with QA protocols, analyzing data, and communicating findings with the clinical physics team.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in physics, nuclear engineering, medical physics, or closely related field
Working knowledge of radiation oncology QA software and record/verify systems
Understanding of quality assurance and improvement practices
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Strong data analysis and technical reporting skills
Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and communication abilities
Ability to manage multiple complex projects independently
Prior experience with LINAC operations and QA instrumentation for radiation oncology may substitute for formal education

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in physics, nuclear engineering, medical physics, or closely related field
Successful completion of Part I of the ABR Certification Exam in therapeutic medical physics

Responsibilities

Perform data acquisition for external beam treatments in radiation oncology
Conduct machine quality assurance tests to ensure proper functionality
Generate reports on machine and treatment-specific QA testing
Communicate QA results to physicists and the Director of Medical Physics
Collaborate with medical and operational staff to acquire evidence-based QA data
Support performance improvement initiatives using data-driven methods
Utilize statistical tools and process improvement methodologies
Ensure alignment with regulatory standards and best practices in care
Maintain organized documentation and QA records
Perform other job duties as assigned