Duties
Overview
Under the supervision of a Certified Medical Physicist, the Medical Physics Assistant (MPA) performs various tasks in the Radiation Oncology Department and is proficient in the use of radiation detection devices and is responsible for the quality assurance (QA) of radiation equipment, radiation detection devices, as well as helps manage the data involved in the various aspects of the job. The MPA provides assistance in validating new radiotherapy technology and plays a very active role in the departmental quality control program. The MPA will also assist with any daily tasks within the Physics/Dosimetry Department. The employee is subject to call back and overtime as required by the hospital.
Responsibilities
Perform and document QA activities including but limited to measurements involving radiation devices and equipment that includes linear accelerators. Communicate the results in a timely manner to minimize any delays in care or causes any miscommunications
Maintains and properly use dosimetry equipment such as ionization chambers, electrometers, water phantom scanning systems, daily check devices, ion chamber arrays, as well as use all computers and software systems related. Also required to use thermometers, barometers, small tools, etc.
Assists the certified physicists with all acceptance testing and calibration of any new equipment
Maintains an orderly physics lab for the storage of all physics equipment
Participates within the scope of the job to assess and improve equipment and process that relate to quality assurance
Participates in the training of new staff as necessary
Assist the physicists and Radiation Safety Officer of the system with functions related to radiation safety when necessary including radiation surveys
Assist physicists during staff shortages
Communicates with all areas of the Radiation Oncology Department as needed especially but not limited to, radiation therapists, physicists, and dosimetrists
Offers suggestions for improvements in the Radiation Oncology Department that may be related to costs, efficiency, patient comfort, better processes that could affect patient care with the radiation oncology department
Participates in departmental educational meetings that pertain to any hardware QA/QC
Must be able to successfully use the Radiation Oncology Department electronic medical record as necessary to perform any and all job duties
Keeps up with Radiation Oncology equipment inventory, calibration dates, and other related information
Performs related responsibilities as required or directed
Qualifications
Education
Minimum of Associate of Science Degree in related field such as Radiologic Technology, physics, or chemistry. Bachelor of Science preferred in physics or chemistry. Masters in Chemistry or Physics, welcomed
Licensure, Registration, Certification
ARRT license, Certified Diagnostic Physicist accepted, other related certifications
Experience
Related experience is desirable but will extensively train a qualified candidate
How to Apply
Apply online at https://careers-westtennesseehealth.icims.com/jobs/41518/medical-physicist-assistant/job
Hours: Full-time Days
date posted: 08-25-2020