Medical Physicist Assistant

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This position assists the Qualified Medical Physicist (QMP) in the professional practice of clinical medical physics. General responsibilities of the Medical Physicist Assistant (MPA) include performing routine machine and patient specific quality assurance (QA), participating in acceptance testing and commissioning of new equipment, and assaying radioactive sources. The MPA is supervised by the QMP, who assumes full responsibility for MPA work-product.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. B.S. Degree in Physics, health physics, engineering, or related field.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. B.S. Degree in Physics with a knowledge of linear accelerators and external beam radiation treatments.

2. Strong oral and written communication skills.

3. Must possess strong technical problem-solving skills.

EXPERIENCE:

1. 1 or more years as an MPA

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Performs IMRT / Patient specific QA.

2. Performs in-vivo dosimetry measurements.

3. Performs periodic QA on all treatment and imaging devices within the department.

4. Performs periodic QA on treatment planning and related computer systems and software.

5. Performs assays of radioactive seeds for LDR brachytherapy.

6. Writes reports for all assigned QA activities.

7. Participates in the implementation and deployment of new QA methods and devices.

8. Participates in clinical workflow development.

9. Assists the QMP with the preparation of patient devices such as bolus and immobilization.

10. Participates in Process Improvement initiatives.

11. Assists the QMP with new technology testing.

12. Assists the QMP with new clinical service commissioning.

13. Participates in TG-100 analysis.

14. Cuts custom shielding blocks and assists in the 3D design and printing of treatment devices under the guidance of the QMP.

15. Measure electron cutout factors.

16. Assists the QMP with documentation and logistics (scheduling, resources) tasks for special procedures.

17. Maintains the inventory list, calibration schedule and maintenance schedule of department QA equipment.

18. Audits QA records.

19. Coordinates radiation safety inspection schedules.

20. Prepares documents and records for state and NRC inspections and Apex accreditation site visits.

21. Other duties as assigned by the QMP.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Frequently able to work standing for prolonged periods of time.

2. Frequently perform activities that require stooping, bending and reaching, squatting, balancing, and trunk twisting throughout the day.

3. Frequently able to lift phantoms weighing up to fifty (50) pounds.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Normal office/clinical environment.

2. Work may include exposure to ionizing radiation (e.g., brachytherapy procedures, assaying radioactive seeds).

3. Flexible work hours required (afternoons and evenings) to complete assigned tasks after normal clinic hours.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

2. Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to multi-task.

Additional Job Description:

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Shift:

Exempt/Non-Exempt:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company:

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals

Cost Center:

158 WVUH Cancer Radiation Oncology

Address:

1 Medical Center Drive

Morgantown

West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.