Medical Physics Assistant

Job Description

The World's Best Stop at Nothing

There's a reason St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is consistently ranked on Glassdoor's "Best Places to Work" list. Actually, there are more than 6,500 reasons. At our world-class pediatric research hospital, every one of our 6,500 professionals shares our commitment to making a difference in the lives of the children we serve. There's a unique bond when you are part of a team that will stop at nothing to advance the treatments and cures of pediatric catastrophic diseases. The result is a collaborative, positive environment where all employees, regardless of their role, receive the resources, support, and encouragement to advance and grow their careers.

Performs routine quality assurance services under direction of Qualified Medical Physicist on photon / proton treatment machines, imaging systems, and patient-specific quality assurance, including the collection and processing of treatment-related data. Assists in maintaining physics equipment and organizing documentation related to radiation physics, equipment calibration, and quality assurance. Supports the implementation of radiation safety protocols and assists in maintaining and reporting department quality improvement plans and quality control programs.

Job Responsibilities :

• Under direction, perform routine services (e.g., photon / proton treatment machine, imaging systems, patient-specific QA, collection and processing of treatment-related data).
• Assist in maintenance of physics section equipment.
• Organize and document records related radiation physics, equipment calibration, and quality assurance.
• Assist in implementation of radiation safety protocols.
• Assist in implementing, maintaining and reporting department quality improvement plans and quality control programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned to meet the goals and objectives of the department and institution.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

Minimum Education and / or Training :

Minimum Experience :

Compensation

In recognition of certain U.S. state and municipal pay transparency laws, St. Jude is including a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This is an estimate offered in good faith and a specific salary offer takes into account factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the salary range and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current salary range is $29.00 - $50.50 per hour for the role of Medical Physics Assistant.

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