Radiation Physicist Assistant - PRN, Proton Therapy

Covenant Health; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Covenant Health in Knoxville seeks a Radiation Physicist Assistant to support Medical Physicists in clinical radiation therapy. This PRN/Occ position works under supervision, performing QA, dosimetry support, and research tasks within the Proton Therapy Services team.

Responsibilities include assisting with IMRT QA, monthly testing, CT simulator QA, daily QA, and annual device QA, plus radiation safety activities.

Qualifications

• Teamwork and collaboration within a clinical setting.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Project scheduling and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in patient-specific QA for IMRT, Electron Cut-Outs, and PBS Proton Therapy.
• Perform monthly mechanical testing and QA of linear accelerators and proton systems.
• Assist QA of CT simulators and daily QA for treatment delivery systems and HDR afterloading units.
• Support annual QA and testing of radiation producing devices.
• Assist Radiation Safety Officer with registrations and licenses.
• Contribute to clinical physics, dosimetry, and related research; engage in programming and scripting.

Skills

Teamwork

Detail-oriented

Project scheduling

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s degree in related field (preferred)

Job description

Covenant Health in Knoxville seeks a Radiation Physicist Assistant to support Medical Physicists in clinical radiation therapy. This PRN/Occ position works under supervision, performing QA, dosimetry support, and research tasks within the Proton Therapy Services team.

Responsibilities include assisting with IMRT QA, monthly testing, CT simulator QA, daily QA, and annual device QA, plus radiation safety activities.