Clinical Medical Physics Assistant — IMRT QA

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

The Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston seeks a Physicist Assistant to join the Medical Physics team. You will assist with radiation dose calculations, QA tests for IMRT, and data processing under supervision by Qualified Medical Physicists.

This role emphasizes hands-on work with dosimetry equipment, treatment planning support, and collaboration with clinicians to ensure safe, accurate delivery of radiation therapy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Physics or Engineering required.
• No experience required; clinical experience in radiation physics is an advantage.
• Computer programming experience is also an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Assist with radiation dose calculations and IMRT QA.
• Assist in patient-specific IMRT QA and verification of treatments.
• Perform QA measurements on radiation devices and document results.
• Supervise and use dosimetry equipment safely.
• Assist with treatment planning data processing under supervision.
• Support brachytherapy documentation and safety records.

Skills

Radiation therapy basics

Dose calculation

Data processing

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Physics or Engineering

Tools

Treatment planning software

QA tools

Job description

The Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston seeks a Physicist Assistant to join the Medical Physics team. You will assist with radiation dose calculations, QA tests for IMRT, and data processing under supervision by Qualified Medical Physicists.

This role emphasizes hands-on work with dosimetry equipment, treatment planning support, and collaboration with clinicians to ensure safe, accurate delivery of radiation therapy.