Medical Physicist Assistant

Found in: Talent US C2 - 1 week ago

Jackson, United States West Tennessee Healthcare Full time

Job Description Summary

:Under the supervision of a Certified Medical Physicist, the Medical Physics Assistant (MPA) performs Under the supervision of a Certified Medical Physicist, the Medical Physics Assistant (MPA) performs various tasks in the Radiation Oncology Department and is proficient in the use of radiation detection devices and is responsible for the quality assurance (QA) of radiation equipment, radiation detection devices, as well as helps manage the data involved in the various aspects of the job. The MPA provides assistance in validating new radiotherapy technology and plays a very active role in the departmental quality control (QC) program. The MPA will also assist with any daily tasks within the Physics/Dosimetry Dept. Employee is subject to call back and overtime as required by the hospital.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Perform and document QA activities including but not limited to, measurements involving radiation devices and equipment that includes linear accelerators. Communicate the results in a timely manner to minimize any delays in care or causes any miscommunications.

Maintain and properly use dosimetry equipment such as ionization chambers, electrometers, water phantom scanning systems, daily check devices, ion chamber arrays, as well as use all computers and software systems related. Also required to use thermometers, barometers, small tools, etc.

Assists the certified physicists with all acceptance testing and calibration of new equipment.

Maintains an orderly physics lab for the storage of all physics equipment.

Participates within scope of the job to assess and improve equipment and process that relate to quality assurance.

Participates in the training of new staff as necessary.

Assists the physicists and Radiation Safety Officer of the system with functions related to radiation safety when necessary including radiation surveys.

Assist physicists during staff shortages.

Communicates with all areas of the Radiation Oncology Dept as needed especially but not limited to, radiation therapists, physicists and dosimetrists.

Offer suggestions for improvements in the Rad Onc Dept. that may be related to costs, efficiency, patient comfort, better processes that could affect patient care with the radiation oncology dept.

Participates in departmental educational meetings that pertain to any hardware QA/QC.

Must be able to successfully use the Rad Onc Dept. electronic medical record as necessary to perform any and all job duties.

Keeps up with Rad Onc equipment inventory, calibration dates and other related information.

Performs related responsibilities as required or directed.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:

Minimum of Associates of Science Degree in a related field such as Radiologic Technology, physics or chemistry. Bachelor of Science preferred in physics or chemistry. Masters in Chemistry or Physics welcomed.

LICENSURE, REGISTRATION, CERTIFICATION:

Certified Diagnostic Physicist accepted, other related certifications

EXPERIENCE:

Related experience is desirable but will extensively train a qualified candidate.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Must learn various QA processes under the training and guidance of Board Certified Medical Physicists.

Learn basic contouring under the training and guidance of ABR Physicists and/or Certified Medical Dosimetrists.

Proficient in Microsoft Office as to perform related duties.

Strong basic math skills.

Strong, effective communication skills.

Must have a strong attention to detail.

NONDISCRIMINATION NOTICE STATEMENT

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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