Medical Physicist Assistant
One Physics
9h
About The Position
The Medical Physicist Assistant plays an essential clinical support role within the Radiation Oncology department. Working under the consultative supervision of licensed medical physicists, this position assists with key aspects of quality assurance, treatment planning, equipment performance evaluation, and radiation safety. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background and a passion for supporting patient-centered cancer care through accurate and safe radiation therapy delivery.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Health Physics, Medical Physics, Physics, Engineering, or a closely related field (Master’s degree from a CAMPEP approved program preferred)
- Foundational knowledge of radiation physics, radiation therapy, and radiation safety best practices
- Experience or familiarity with QA tools, survey meters, dosimeters, and treatment planning software
- Proficiency with technical software and data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, ARIA, Eclipse, MATLAB)
- Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to follow clinical protocols
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively in a multidisciplinary clinical environment
- Physical ability to handle QA equipment and navigate clinical settings
Responsibilities
- Perform routine daily, monthly, and annual quality assurance (QA) tests on linear accelerators, imaging systems, and other radiation therapy equipment to ensure optimal performance and patient safety
- Conduct patient-specific QA procedures, including IMRT/VMAT dose verification and phantom-based measurements
- Assist with the commissioning and acceptance testing of new treatment technologies and imaging systems
- Support ongoing calibration and maintenance processes to maintain system accuracy and reliability
- Assist with radiation safety audits, surveys, and exposure monitoring to ensure compliance with state, federal, and institutional guidelines
- Support implementation of safety protocols and participate in safety training efforts for clinical staff
- Help maintain accurate records of radiation safety procedures, inspections, and dosimetry monitoring
- Collaborate with medical physicists and dosimetrists in the data collection and validation of treatment planning systems
- Support clinical staff in maintaining and updating beam models, commissioning data, and patient datasets
- Contribute to troubleshooting and optimization of treatment planning workflows under supervision
- Assist in the maintenance, testing, and documentation of oncology software systems (e.g., treatment planning, QA platforms, ARIA/EMR systems)
- Develop or use analysis tools to monitor system performance and ensure clinical accuracy
- Help with the integration and verification of new software and technology updates
- Participate in clinical development and performance improvement initiatives
- Assist in research data collection, analysis, and project documentation under the guidance of senior physics staff
- Contribute to the implementation of new technologies, workflows, and techniques that enhance patient care
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
