Physicist Assistant

BE A PART OF THE ACKERMAN ADVANTAGE

Ackerman Cancer Center, the pioneering leader in cancer treatment, is seeking a dedicated and skilled Physicist Assistant to join our team. With the distinction of being the only physician-owned proton center in the world, we are committed to providing innovative and patient-centric care.

Position Overview
Physics Assistants are responsible for assisting the Medical Physics team with routine tasks, including routine patient quality assurance. All work will be completed under the supervision of a Medical Physicist.

Essential Job Functions
• Executes routine quality assurance tests of proton and x-ray beam characteristics
• Tests mechanical characteristics of therapy and imaging equipment
• Collects quality assurance data by utilizing various radiation detectors (such as Matrixx ion chambers, Zebra, MapCheck, etc.)
• Keeps accurate records of data and documentation acquired and presents to Medical Physics team as needed
• Performs other duties as needed to support Medical Physics department

Experience
Required:
• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s Degree program with a focus in physics, physical science, or other engineering field from an accredited university
• Must be motivated with a strong worth ethic, be detail oriented, and have systematic thinking approach
• Strong communication skills – both orally and in writing
• Availability to work outside of normal business hours (nights and weekends)

Hours
• Monday – Friday with shifts starting at 6 PM or later
• Some weekend hours