Medical Physicist Assistant

Clinical Staff - Medical Ancillary SupportThe Medical Physicist Assistant will work under the general supervision of the Chief Medical Physicist and other qualified Medical Physicists to ensure adherence to policies and procedures of the University of Arkansas for Medical Science (UAMS) Radiation Oncology Clinic. Performs services to include, but are not limited to, the quality control program of proton radiotherapy.QualificationsMinimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in physics, engineering, mathematics, or other physical science.Responsibilities:Performs patient-specific radiation measurements and calculations, quality assurance tests of pencil-beam-scanning proton therapy plans (characteristics with logfile-based reconstructed secondary delivery dose verification,) and mechanical characteristics of therapy equipment.Assists with radiation surveys of treatment rooms as required by the clinic's policy and procedures and state and federal regulations.Follows all medical physics quality assurance procedures and policies.Monitors and adheres to general radiation safety guidelines.Hosts and teaches observers, including students, radiation therapists, residents and fellows.Other duties as assigned.Salary Information: Commensurate with education and experienceRequired Documents to Apply: ResumeOptional Documents: Proof of Veteran StatusSpecial Instructions to ApplicantsRecruitment Contact Information: Please contact View email address on click.appcast.io for any recruiting related questions.All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site do not send to listed recruitment contact.Pre-employment Screening RequirementsAnnual TB Screening, Criminal Background Check, Substance Abuse TestingThis position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.Constant Physical ActivityHearing, TalkingFrequent Physical ActivitySitting, Standing, WalkingOccasional Physical ActivityCrawling, Crouching, Kneeling, StoopingBenefits EligibleYes