Proton Therapy Medical Physics Assistant

St Jude Children's Research Hospital; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is seeking a Medical Physics Assistant to join the Department of Radiation Oncology in Memphis, TN. The role supports photon and proton therapy QA, data collection, and equipment maintenance in a leading pediatric program.

The position emphasizes collaboration with physicists and dosimetrists, with a strong focus on safety, quality control, and clinical research in a world-class facility dedicated to treating children with cancer.

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.
• Two or more years of relevant experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine medical physics services under the direction of a qualified Medical Physicist, including QA for photon and proton treatment systems.
• Collect, process, and maintain treatment-related data.
• Assist with maintaining and organizing medical physics equipment.
• Organize and maintain documentation related to radiation physics, equipment calibration, and QA.
• Assist with implementation and maintenance of radiation safety protocols.
• Support quality improvement initiatives and quality control programs.
• Perform additional duties as assigned in support of departmental and institutional goals.

Skills

Quality assurance

Data collection

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in physical sciences or related field

Bachelor's degree in medical physics preferred

Master's degree in medical physics preferred

Job description

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is seeking a Medical Physics Assistant to join the Department of Radiation Oncology in Memphis, TN. The role supports photon and proton therapy QA, data collection, and equipment maintenance in a leading pediatric program.

The position emphasizes collaboration with physicists and dosimetrists, with a strong focus on safety, quality control, and clinical research in a world-class facility dedicated to treating children with cancer.