Medical Physics Assistant

Department:

37303 High Point Medical Center - Oncology: Radiation

Status:

Part time

Benefits Eligible:

No

Hours Per Week:

10

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Will work during lunch and after hours to run patient specific

QA and machine QA

Pay Range

$34.90 - $52.35

Essential Functions

• Serves as an assistive resource for the medical physics team in aspects of simulation, treatment planning, treatment delivery, routine quality assurance and patient-specific QA.
• Assists with commissioning and acceptance testing tasks
• Provides assistance to medical physicists with problem solving, troubleshooting, and maintenance for simulation, treatment planning, and treatment delivery equipment.
• Performs appropriate quality assurance procedures and records. All procedures and documentation are completed on time.
• Maintains and uses standard dosimetry equipment such as ionization chambers, arrays, OSLDs, water tanks, etc.
• Responsible for ensuring up-to-date calibrations on all survey and dosimetry equipment as instructed
• Participate in data entry and submission of dosimetry data for clinical trials and registries.
• Performs data analysis for clinical process improvement and clinical research projects.
• Assists in the performance of necessary tasks for physics projects, policy/procedure development and continuous quality improvement.
• Assists the medical physicist in all aspects of teaching and training of staff on new modalities
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Advocate Health policies and local standards
• Maintains a commitment to a high degree of accuracy, attention to detail, and safety.
• Travel regionally to various centers in the network to conduct the job responsibilities as identified above at different centers.
• Adheres to radiation safety protocols and policies.

Physical Requirements

General hospital environment with exposure to radiation, chemicals, pathogens, and patient body fluids. Must be able to lift, push and pull, in excess of 100 lbs. Frequent walking, standing, stooping and reaching during and for quality assurance procedures. Manual dexterity required: Heavy concentration with computers.

Education, Experience and Certifications

Bachelor's Degree in Medical Physics, Physics, Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, Radiation Therapy, or related field. Use of computer systems and applications including proficient use of MS Excel and Word. Experience with coding and/or programming highly desired.

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

About Advocate Health 

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health o