Medical Physicist Assistant

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical institution in Columbus, Ohio, seeks a Medical Physicist Assistant to support the Department of Radiation Oncology. This entry-level position involves collaborating with medical providers, overseeing treatment plans, and ensuring quality assurance in medical physics services. Ideal candidates should hold a Master's degree in medical physics or a related field and have a strong foundation in basic physics. The role offers full-time employment with responsibilities during both first and second shifts as needed.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in basic physics.
• Experience with dosimetry and health-physics equipment required.
• Ability to perform clinical research as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide entry-level professional medical physics services.
• Design and modify effective radiation treatments.
• Oversee treatment plans developed by Dosimetrists.
• Conduct equipment monitoring and QA.
• Develop and follow departmental procedures; participate in clinical research when required.

Skills

Collaboration with medical providers

Calibration and QA of treatment machines

Evaluation of medical radiation treatment prescriptions

Technical assistance in treatment plan development

Clinical coverage

Education

MS degree in medical physics or related field from a CAMPEP accredited program

Tools

Brachytherapy planning systems

Treatment planning systems

Job description

Medical Physicist Assistant – The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

Scope of Position:

The Medical Physicist Assistant in Radiation Oncology works under the supervision of the Chief Physicist or his designee and is responsible for the specification, acquisition, and commissioning of all radiation-generating equipment, calibration and QA of treatment machines using departmental protocols, and acquisition and maintenance of all dosimetry and health‑physics equipment. The role includes reviewing radiation treatment charts, performing treatment plan second checks, brachytherapy planning, and radiosurgery clinical coverage.

Position Summary:

Under direct supervision of the Chief Medical Physicist or his/her designee, the assistant provides entry‑level professional medical physics services to the Department of Radiation Oncology (and its outreach/affiliates) at OSU Wexner Medical Center. Responsibilities include evaluating and interpreting medical radiation treatment prescriptions, collaborating with medical providers to design and modify effective radiation treatments, overseeing and monitoring treatment plans developed by Dosimetrists, and participating in the development and execution of equipment monitoring, QA, calibration, and safety surveys. The role also involves providing technical assistance in treatment plan development, monitoring patients, maintaining established policies, procedures, objectives, quality measurement, and safety, performing clinical research as required, and developing departmental procedures. All activities must follow established processes and treatment/QA standards.

Minimum Qualifications:

MS degree in medical physics or a related field from a CAMPEP accredited program. All junior medical physicists must have acquired a strong foundation in basic physics, as documented by a master’s degree in medical physics or a related field.

Additional Information:

Primarily First shift with assigned duties in 2nd shift as needed. Levant experience preferred.

Equity Statement:

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check; a drug screen or physical examination may be required during the post‑offer process.

• Seniority level: Entry level

• Employment type: Full‑time

• Job function: Health Care Provider