Pediatric Medical Physics Assistant — Proton Therapy QA

Thecentermemphis; Memphis, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

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

You will perform routine quality assurance and radiation physics services under the direction of a qualified Medical Physicist, supporting both photon and proton therapy programs with QA, data collection, and documentation. Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s degree in physical sciences (medical physics preferred) and have 2+ years of relevant experience; proton

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in physical sciences or a related field required.
• Bachelor’s degree in medical physics preferred.
• Master’s degree in medical physics preferred.
• Two or more years of relevant experience preferred.
• Direct experience in proton therapy preferred.
• Experience performing routine quality assurance or physics services involving photon and/or proton therapy equipment is highly desirable.

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.

Skills

Quality assurance

Radiation therapy QA

Data management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in physical sciences or a related field

Bachelor’s degree in medical physics preferred

Master’s degree in medical physics preferred

Job description

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

You will perform routine quality assurance and radiation physics services under the direction of a qualified Medical Physicist, supporting both photon and proton therapy programs with QA, data collection, and documentation. Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s degree in physical sciences (medical physics preferred) and have 2+ years of relevant experience; proton