PRN Medical Physicist Assistant

Baptist Health
paid time off, tuition assistance
United States, Kentucky, Lexington
Nov 25, 2024
Job Description: Medical Physicist Assistant First Shift - PRN Baptist Health outpatient oncology, where compassionate care meets advanced treatment. Our cancer center offers medical oncology, infusion therapy, radiation oncology, and genetic counseling. We also provide nutritional counseling, palliative care, psychological support, and access to support services. Our expert oncologists and team create personalized treatment plans with the latest technologies. From diagnosis through recovery, we ensure patients and caregivers receive continuous support and education. At Baptist Health, we treat the whole person, offering hope and strength on every patient's journey. Job Description: The medical radiation physicist assistant is responsible for assisting the medical physicists with their duties in the clinic including: The Medical Physicist Assistant performs patient-specific radiation measurements and calculations, performs quality assurance tests of photon and electron beam characteristics and mechanical characteristics of therapy equipment under the supervision of a medical physicist. The Medical Physicist Assistant maintains appropriate proficiency in the use of radiation treatment machines, radiation measuring equipment, treatment planning computers, and related software. Other responsibilities include review of daily output/dose measurements, review of maintenance reports, monthly calibration of therapy equipment, overseeing the installation of new equipment and acceptance testing of same, and establishing overall quality assurance mechanisms used in the department. The Medical Physicist Assistant assists with radiation surveys of treatment rooms as required by the clinic's procedures and state and federal regulations, follows all medical physics quality assurance procedures and policies, and performs other duties as assigned. As required by the Supervisor, the Medical Physicist Assistant also participates in meetings, special task groups, and/or procedures in Radiation Oncology. The Medical Physicist Assistant must pass credentialing exams in each area of work after receiving training. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in medical physics Clinical knowledge of radiation oncology Less than one year of previous experience Eligible for professional certification Benefits: Annual Tuition Assistance Company paid Maternity and Paternity leave 5 days of Paid Time Off available upon hire Bereavement Leave (includes pets) PTO Sell Back Program Compassionate Leave Sharing Program (PTO Donation) Employee Support Fund, for employees in need of emergency financial support If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now! Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.