Medical Physicist Assistant
Company: Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
Location: Columbus
Posted on: May 6, 2024
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Job Description:
Scope of PositionThe Medical Physicist Assistant in Radiation
Oncology works under the supervision of the Chief Physicists or his
designee and works on specification, acquisition, and commissioning
of all radiation generating equipment, calibration and QA
oftreatment machines using departmental protocols and acquisition
and maintenance of all dosimetry and health-physics equipment.
Reviews radiation treatment charts, performs treatment plan second
checks, brachytherapy planning, and radiosurgery clinical
coverage.Position SummaryUnder direct supervision of Chief Medical
Physicist or his/her designee, provides entry level professional
medical physics services at the Department of Radiation Oncology
(or its outreach/affiliates) of the OSU Wexner Medical Center.
Evaluates and interprets medical radiation treatment prescriptions.
Collaborates with medical providers in the design and modification
of effective radiation treatments for patients; oversees and
monitors treatment plans developed by Dosimetrists, and
participates in development and execution of equipment monitoring,
quality assurance, calibration, and safety surveys. Provide
technical assistance in the development of treatment plans for
patients undergoing radiation therapy; monitor patients; maintain
established policies, procedures, objectives, quality measurement,
and safety; perform clinical research as required. Follows
established processes and treatment and qa standards. Develop
procedures for the department.Minimum QualificationsMS degree in
medical physics or similar fields from a CAMPEP accredited program.
All junior medical physicists are required to have acquired a
strong foundation in basic physics as documented by a master's in
medical physics or similar fields. Function: ImagingSub-function:
Radiation Biology and PhysicsBand: Individual Contributor -
ClinicalLevel: C1 Primarily First shift with assigned duties in 2nd
shift as needed.
Keywords: Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus , Medical Physicist Assistant, Healthcare , Columbus, Ohio
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