Medical Physicist Assistant I

The Medical College of Wisconsin, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare Coverage

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Spending 403B

Job summary

The Medical College of Wisconsin, Inc. seeks a Medical Physicist Assistant I to support the Medical Physics Section under the supervision of the Chief Medical Physicist.

Responsibilities include assisting with acceptance, commissioning, QA of imaging and delivery devices, and contributing to the medical physics certificate program. Ideal candidates will have a PhD in Medical Physics or related field, strong communication skills, and programming proficiency (Python/Java/C++).

Qualifications

• PhD in Medical Physics or similar scientific field is required.
• No prior years of experience specified. However, 0 years/none is acceptable.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with acceptance, commissioning, QA of imaging and delivery devices.
• Assist with patient-specific treatment plan evaluation and in vivo dose evaluation.
• Maintain equipment and treatment records for APEx accreditation.
• Participate in clinical activities, including publication and presentation of findings.
• Support education for radiation therapists, dosimetrists, and residents.
• Complete requirements of the medical physics certificate program.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Department Administration or Chief Medical Physicist.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Attention to detail

Procedural compliance

Programming: Python

Programming: Java

Programming: C++

Education

PhD in Medical Physics

Tools

Python

Java

C++

Job description

Summary

As a Medical Physicist Assistant I, you will, under the supervision of Chief Medical Physicist, provide services to the Medical Physics Section in accordance with the highest standards of practice and as required by regulatory and accrediting agencies while completing medical physics certificate program.

Primary Responsibilities

Assist with acceptance, commissioning, routine quality assurance, and post-service clinical verification of new and existing radiation oncology imaging and delivery devices. Assist with patient specific treatment plan evaluation and in vivo dose evaluation. Assist with maintenance of equipment and treatment records required for APEx accreditation. Participate in cutting edge medical physics clinical activities, including the preparation, publishing, and presentation of scientific findings. Participate in ongoing educational activities for radiation therapists, medical dosimetrists, radiation oncology physics residents, and radiation oncology medical residents. Complete requirements of medical physics certificate program Perform other duties assigned by the Department Administration or Chief Medical Physicist

Knowledge Skills Abilities

Strong critical thinking, problem solving and attention to detail required. Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential. Must demonstrate accuracy and situational awareness. Ability to closely follow established procedures required. Proficiency in computer programming (Python, Java, C++) preferred.

Qualifications

Minimum Required Education: PhD in Medical Physics or similar scientific field (Physics, Engineering, etc.)

Minimum Required Experience: 0 years/none

Physical Requirements

Work requires occasionally lifting moderate weight materials, standing, or walking continuously.

Work Environment

Occasional exposure to dust, noise, temperature changes, or contact with water or other liquids. Work is performed in an environmentally controlled environment.

Sensory Acuity

Ability to detect and translate speech or other communication required. May occasionally require the ability to distinguish colors and perceive relative distances between objects.

Why MCW?

• Outstanding Healthcare Coverage, including but not limited to Health, Vision, and Dental.
• Along with Flexible Spending options 403B Retirement Package Competitive Vacation and Paid Holidays offered Tuition Reimbursement Paid Parental Leave Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP) Pet Insurance On campus Fitness Facility, offering onsite classes Additional discounted rates on items such as: Select cell phone plans, local fitness facilities, Milwaukee recreation and entertainment etc.

For a brief overview of our benefits see: Benefits Overview For a full list of positions see: MCW Careers

Values and Culture

At MCW all of our endeavors, from our internal operations to our interactions with our partners, are driven by our shared organizational values: Caring – Collaborative – Curiosity – Inclusive – Integrity – Respect. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values diversity in backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives through merit-based processes and in alignment with all applicable laws. We believe that embracing human differences is critical to realize our vision of a healthier world, and we recognize that a healthy and thriving community starts from within. Our values define who we are, what we stand for and how we conduct ourselves at MCW. If you believe in embracing individuality and working together according to these principles to improve health for all, then MCW is the place for you. For more information, please visit our institutional website.

MCW as an Equal Opportunity Employer and Commitment to Non-Discrimination

The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, or military status.

Employees, students, applicants or other members of the MCW community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.

About Us

Together, we can build a healthier world. A student, an educator, a scientist and a community leader — alone, they can do many things. Together, the question isn’t what they can do, but what can’t they. The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) brings together the most inquisitive, passionate minds in science, medicine, education and community engagement to tackle today’s toughest challenges in health and society. Academic medicine is at the center of where scientists, physicians and students work hand-in-hand with the community to ask the most important questions and fuel the cycle of innovation that shapes the future of medicine. Medical College of Wisconsin The tireless pursuit of knowledge and the power of academic medicine is at the core of everything we do at MCW. Bringing together the world’s top scientists and clinicians, inspired students and invested communities, we are driven to solve the most complex challenges in health and society. With around 1,600 full-time and part-time faculty and approximately 3,500 full-time employees, MCW is home to a diverse group of thought leaders working in collaboration to pioneer pathways to a healthier world and drive a continuous cycle of life-changing discovery.