Pediatric Medical Physics Assistant: Proton & QA

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital; Lauderdale Courts (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.

The role performs routine quality assurance and radiation physics services under the direction of a qualified Medical Physicist, supporting both photon and proton therapy programs and handling data collection and processing. You will help maintain physics equipment, organize radiation physics documentation, implement safety practices, and contribute to

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 QA for photon and proton therapy equipment.
• Collect, process, and maintain treatment-related data.
• Assist with the maintenance and organization of medical physics equipment and documentation.
• Assist with implementation and maintenance of radiation safety protocols.

Education

Bachelor's degree in physical sciences

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.

The role performs routine quality assurance and radiation physics services under the direction of a qualified Medical Physicist, supporting both photon and proton therapy programs and handling data collection and processing. You will help maintain physics equipment, organize radiation physics documentation, implement safety practices, and contribute to