Medical Physicist Assistant

Rochester Regional Health; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health is seeking a Medical Physicist Assistant at Rochester General Hospital to support safe radiation therapy delivery. The role involves QA testing, patient-specific QA, and assisting with dosimetry and treatment planning under licensed supervision.

The position emphasizes equipment commissioning, data collection, and documentation, with opportunities to contribute to protocol improvements and clinical workflow efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's or Doctoral degree in a related field.
• Preference for clinical radiation oncology experience and familiarity with Eclipse, ARIA and Mosaiq.

Responsibilities

• Quality Assurance & Equipment Testing: Perform routine QA checks on imaging and treatment systems under supervision.
• Patient-Specific QA Support: Collect and submit QA data for physicist review.
• Dosimetry & Treatment Planning Assistance: Import imaging data and assist with plan setup under guidance.
• Commissioning & Implementation Support: Help gather commissioning data for new tech and validate algorithms.
• Process Improvement & Documentation: Maintain QA records and support workflow optimization.

Skills

Clinical teamwork

Education

Bachelor's, Master's or Doctoral degree in a related field

Tools

Eclipse

ARIA

Mosaiq

Job description

Job Title: Medical Physicist Assistant

Department: Medical Physics

Location: Rochester General Hospital

Hours Per Week: 40

Schedule: Day/Evenings; 10 AM to 7 PM

SUMMARY

The position supports the delivery of safe and effective radiation therapy by performing technical and clinical tasks under the supervision of a licensed medical physicist and a certified dosimetrist. Responsibilities include assisting with quality assurance testing of treatment delivery and imaging systems, collecting data for patient-specific QA, and supporting equipment commissioning and validation activities. The role also contributes to dosimetry workflows by preparing imaging data, assisting with treatment planning setup, and supporting plan verification and documentation. Additional duties include maintaining QA equipment, organizing records, and helping implement new technologies and protocols. This position ensures regulatory compliance, improves clinical workflow efficiency, and allows credentialed staff to focus on complex treatment planning and oversight activities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Quality Assurance & Equipment Testing: Perform routine QA checks on imaging and treatment systems under the supervision of a Qualified Medical Physicist (QMP); assist with special measurements, annual beam scanning, and maintain calibration and inventory of QA equipment.

• Patient-Specific QA Support: Collect and submit patient-specific QA data, including phantom and in-vivo measurements, for physicist review and interpretation.

• Dosimetry & Treatment Planning Assistance: Import imaging data, assist with basic contouring and plan setup, and support treatment plan generation under the guidance of dosimetrists or physicists.

• Commissioning & Implementation Support: Help gather and organize commissioning data for new technologies and support validation of equipment and planning algorithms following QMP protocols.

• Process Improvement & Documentation: Maintain accurate QA records and protocols, update documentation systems, and contribute to training materials and workflow optimization initiatives.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors, Master's or Doctoral degree in a related field

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior experience in a clinical radiation oncology or medical physics setting, including:
  • Hands-on familiarity with treatment planning systems (e.g., "Eclipse") and oncology information systems (e.g., "ARIA", "Mosaiq")
  • Experience assisting with dosimetric calculations, contouring, and treatment plan verification under the supervision of licensed staff
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative clinical team in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational, communication, and analytical problem-solving skills

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

PAY RANGE

$110,000.00 - $135,000.00