Medical Physics Assistant: Proton & Photon QA

ALSAC; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee, is seeking a Medical Physics Assistant to join the Department of Radiation Oncology.

You will perform routine QA for photon and proton therapy, collect and process treatment data, and support equipment calibration and safety programs alongside a qualified Medical Physicist. Requirements include a bachelor’s degree in physical sciences or related field (medical physics preferred); a master’s in medical physics preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in physical sciences or a related field is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in medical physics is preferred.
• Master’s degree in medical physics is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine medical physics services under the direction of a qualified Medical Physicist, including photon and proton treatment machine QA, imaging system QA, and patient-specific QA.
• Collect, process, and maintain treatment-related data.
• Assist with the maintenance and organization of medical physics equipment.
• Organize and maintain documentation related to radiation physics, equipment calibration, and quality assurance.
• Assist with implementation and maintenance of radiation safety protocols.
• Support departmental quality improvement initiatives and quality control programs, including implementation and reporting.
• Perform additional duties as assigned in support of departmental and institutional goals.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in physical sciences or a related field

Bachelor’s degree in medical physics

Master’s degree in medical physics

Job description

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee, is seeking a Medical Physics Assistant to join the Department of Radiation Oncology.

You will perform routine QA for photon and proton therapy, collect and process treatment data, and support equipment calibration and safety programs alongside a qualified Medical Physicist. Requirements include a bachelor’s degree in physical sciences or related field (medical physics preferred); a master’s in medical physics preferred.