Medical Physicist Assistant

One Physics; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

One Physics is looking for a Medical Physicist Assistant to support clinical operations at Penn Highlands Healthcare in DuBois, PA. This role spans various responsibilities including quality assurance, radiation safety, and treatment planning assistance.

Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor’s degree in Health Physics or a related field. Strong communication skills and familiarity with software tools like ARIA and Eclipse are essential. The position offers opportunities for professional growth in a collaborative clinical environment.

Qualifications

• Foundational knowledge of radiation physics and safety.
• Experience with QA tools and treatment planning software.
• Ability to handle QA equipment in clinical settings.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine quality assurance tests on radiation therapy equipment.
• Support radiation safety audits and compliance monitoring.
• Assist in treatment planning and data management.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Health Physics, Medical Physics, or related field

Master’s degree from a CAMPEP approved program

Tools

ARIA

Eclipse

Survey meters

Dosimeters

Excel

Job description

Job Description

Penn Highlands Healthcare is a ONE Physics Partner and operates nine hospitals in west-central Pennsylvania. The area offers extensive scenery, outdoor activities, affordable living, and a peaceful rural atmosphere. Our team provides consistent friendly communication and supervision, while allowing for independent work and development. We create a culture where employees feel valued and ensure our communities are receiving the best-in-class treatment they deserve.

This role will support efforts in DuBois, PA.

About The Position

The Medical Physicist Assistant plays an essential clinical support role in the cancer center and the broader hospital. Because the same team handles all the physics work for the hospitals, this position offers experience in both radiation oncology and the full range of medical radiation safety support. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background and communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Quality Assurance & Equipment Testing

• Perform routine daily, monthly, and annual quality assurance (QA) tests on linear accelerators, imaging systems, and other radiation therapy equipment to ensure optimal performance and patient safety.
• Conduct patient-specific QA procedures, including IMRT/VMAT dose verification and phantom-based measurements.
• Assist with the commissioning and acceptance testing of new treatment technologies and imaging systems.
• Support ongoing calibration and maintenance processes to maintain system accuracy and reliability.

Radiation Safety Support

• Support radiation safety work across the spectrum of medical uses, including external beam therapy, diagnostic imaging, procedural fluoroscopy, diagnostic and therapeutic uses of radioactive material.
• Assist with radiation safety audits, surveys, and exposure monitoring to ensure compliance with state, federal, and institutional guidelines.
• Support implementation of safety protocols and participate in safety training efforts for clinical staff.
• Help maintain accurate records of radiation safety procedures, inspections, and dosimetry monitoring.

Treatment Planning Assistance

• Collaborate with medical physicists and dosimetrists in the data collection and validation of the Eclipse treatment planning system.
• Support clinical staff in maintaining and updating beam models, commissioning data, and patient datasets.
• Contribute to troubleshooting and optimization of treatment planning workflows under supervision.

System Support & Data Management

• Assist in the maintenance, testing, and documentation of oncology software systems (Aria and Mosaiq).
• Develop or use analysis tools to monitor system performance and ensure clinical accuracy.
• Help with the integration and verification of new software and technology updates.

Clinical Development and Research Support

• Participate in clinical development and performance improvement initiatives.
• Assist in research data collection, analysis, and project documentation under the guidance of senior physics staff.
• Contribute to the implementation of new technologies, workflows, and techniques that enhance patient care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Health Physics, Medical Physics, Physics, Engineering, or a closely related field (Master’s degree from a CAMPEP approved program preferred).
• Foundational knowledge of radiation physics, radiation therapy, and radiation safety best practices.
• Experience or familiarity with QA tools, survey meters, dosimeters, and treatment planning software.
• Proficiency with technical software and data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, ARIA, Eclipse).
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to follow clinical protocols.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively in a multidisciplinary clinical environment.
• Physical ability to handle QA equipment and navigate clinical settings.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class.