Radiation Safety Coordinator & Medical Physics Assistant

MyMichigan Health; Midland (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MyMichigan Health in Midland, MI is seeking a Medical Physicist Assistant to serve as the radiation safety coordinator across the system. The role operates in the Radiation Oncology Department with supervision from Medical Physicists and requires active communication about variances, concerns and gaps in knowledge.

The assistant will progress through competency assessments in radiation safety, external beam chart reviews, data collection for accelerator and brachytherapy, and gamma knife,

Qualifications

• Knowledge of radiation physics governing bodies including AAPM, NRC, and professional societies (ACR, ASTRO).
• Excellent verbal and writing communication skills are required.
• Competency in Microsoft Windows and standard office software.
• Experience in a radiation safety program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform periodic QC of imaging and therapeutic devices; conduct patient-specific dosimetric measurements.
• Prepare documents and policies; manage compliance data and NRC submissions; coordinate radiation safety education.
• Answer inquiries; triage radiation safety requests; manage departmental communications.
• Engage in high-quality discussions with Medical Physicists to understand review processes and policy updates; train with dosimetry staff.

Skills

Radiation physics knowledge

Verbal and written communication

Microsoft Windows proficiency

Radiation safety program experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in radiation therapy, radiology, nuclear medicine, or health physics

Current enrollment in a Medical Physics master's degree program

Job description

MyMichigan Health in Midland, MI is seeking a Medical Physicist Assistant to serve as the radiation safety coordinator across the system. The role operates in the Radiation Oncology Department with supervision from Medical Physicists and requires active communication about variances, concerns and gaps in knowledge.

The assistant will progress through competency assessments in radiation safety, external beam chart reviews, data collection for accelerator and brachytherapy, and gamma knife,