Medical Physicist Asst (PER DIEM Hourly) - Radiation Oncology

Medical Physicist Assistant

The Medical Physicist Assistant (MPA) performs tasks under the supervision of a Qualified Medical Physicist (QMP) in radiation oncology. The general responsibilities of the MPA include, but are not limited to, performing routine machine, treatment planning system, imaging and patient specific quality assurance (QA), assisting in the maintenance of physics and therapy equipment and assisting with documentation and radiation oncology EMR data management. The MPA assists in validating new radiotherapy technology including acceptance testing and commissioning, plays an active role in improving the existing quality control program and supports daily clinical physics tasks.

Essential Job Functions:

• Performs patient specific QA measurements following established procedures by QMP.
• Performs measurements in phantom for the purpose of treatment plan dose verification.
• Performs special in-vivo dosimetry measurements using OSLD or diodes.
• Performs daily, weekly, and monthly QA checks under direct supervision of a QMP.
• Assists with implementation of new therapeutic treatment procedures.
• Follows instructions of a QMP on gathering of specific commissioning data and measurements for treatment machines.
• Follows instructions of a QMP on evaluation and verification of specific functions for a particular technology.
• Performs validation measurements for new technology and processes data.
• Assists QMP in developing, validating, and documenting tests and QA procedures for new technology and processes.
• Assists QMP in developing training materials for new technology and processes. Assists QMP in training other staff and faculty on specific technology and processes.
• Assists in minor equipment repairs and oversees vendor repair actions, with appropriate training.
• Other job duties as required. Physical Job Requirements:
• Pushing and pulling, taking frequency into consideration.
• Physical strength to lift heavy objects, carts, or items, taking frequency into consideration
• Physical mobility, which includes movement from place to place on the job, taking distance and speed into account.
• Physical agility, which includes ability to maneuver body while in place.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers.
• Endurance (e.g. continuous typing, prolonged standing/bending, walking).
• Balance is maintained during climbing, bending and/or reaching.

Environmental Risks:

• Magnetic fields

Radiation Education, Certification, Computer and Training Requirements:

• B. Sc. in Physics, preferred M. Sc. in Medical Physics.
• Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing required.
• Strong interpersonal and organization skills required.

Travel:

• Ability to commute to satellite offices as needed.

PER DIEM Rate: $40/hr.

Pay Range: $25.87 - $32.16 Hourly

The provided compensation range is based on industry standards and salary determinations will be made based on numerous factors including but not limited to years of experience and location of position.

Total Rewards at VillageMD:

Our team members are essential to our mission to reshape healthcare through the power of connection. VillageMD highly values the critical role that health and wellness play in the lives of our team members and their families. Participation in VillageMD's benefit platform includes Medical, Dental, Life, Disability, Vision, FSA coverages and a 401k savings plan.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Our Company provides equal employment opportunities ( EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, race, color, religion, creed, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender status), national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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