Radiation Oncology Medical Physics Assistant - QA & Planning

The Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University’s Department of Medicine, Radiation Oncology, seeks a Medical Physicist Assistant (Scope of Position) to support clinical and QA activities in a high‑volume cancer program.

Under supervision you will specify, acquire and commission radiation equipment, calibrate treatment machines, review treatment charts, and contribute to brachytherapy planning and radiosurgery coverage. This entry‑level professional service position emphasizes safety, QA, and protocol adherence.

Qualifications

• CAMPEP-accredited MS degree in medical physics.
• Strong foundation in physics demonstrated by graduate-level education.

Responsibilities

• Specify, acquire, and commission radiation generating equipment.
• Calibrate and perform QA on treatment machines per departmental protocols.
• Review radiation treatment charts and perform treatment plan second checks.
• Plan brachytherapy and provide radiosurgery clinical coverage.
• Develop and execute equipment monitoring, QA, calibration, and safety surveys.
• Provide technical assistance in developing treatment plans and monitor patients.
• Follow established processes and QA standards; develop department procedures.

Education

MS degree in medical physics (CAMPEP accredited program)

Master’s level education in physics or equivalent

Job description

The Ohio State University’s Department of Medicine, Radiation Oncology, seeks a Medical Physicist Assistant (Scope of Position) to support clinical and QA activities in a high‑volume cancer program.

Under supervision you will specify, acquire and commission radiation equipment, calibrate treatment machines, review treatment charts, and contribute to brachytherapy planning and radiosurgery coverage. This entry‑level professional service position emphasizes safety, QA, and protocol adherence.