Medical Physicist Assistant

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** Job Description
**** Position Summary
** The Medical Physicist Assistant (MPA) performs tasks under the supervision of a Qualified Medical Physicist (QMP) in radiation oncology. The general responsibilities of the MPA include, but are not limited to, performing routine machine, treatment planning system, imaging and patient specific quality assurance (QA), assisting in the maintenance of physics and therapy equipment and assisting with documentation and radiation oncology EMR data management.

The MPA assists in validating new radiotherapy technology including acceptance testing and commissioning, plays an active role in improving the existing quality control program and supports daily clinical physics tasks.
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* Essential Job Functions:

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* • Performs patient specific QA measurements following established procedures by QMP.
• Performs measurements in phantom for the purpose of treatment plan dose verification.
• Performs special in-vivo dosimetry measurements using OSLD or diodes.
• Performs daily, weekly, and monthly QA checks under direct supervision of a QMP.
• Assists with implementation of new therapeutic treatment procedures.
• Follows instructions of a QMP on gathering of specific commissioning data and measurements for treatment machines.
• Follows instructions of a QMP on evaluation and verification of specific functions for a particular technology.
• Performs validation measurements for new technology and processes data.
• Assists QMP in developing, validating, and documenting tests and QA procedures for new technology and processes.
• Assists QMP in developing training materials for new technology and processes.
• Assists QMP in training other staff and faculty on specific technology and processes.
• Assists in minor equipment repairs and oversees vendor repair actions, with appropriate training.
• Other job duties as required. Physical

Job Requirements:

• Pushing and pulling, taking frequency into consideration.
• Physical strength to lift heavy objects, carts, or items, taking frequency into consideration
• Physical mobility, which includes movement from place to place on the job, taking distance and speed into account.
• Physical agility, which includes ability to maneuver body while in place.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers.
• Endurance (e.g. continuous typing, prolonged standing/bending, walking).
• Balance is maintained during climbing, bending and/or reaching.
** Environmental Risks*
* • Magnetic fields
** Radiation Education, Certification, Computer and Training Requirements:*
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B. Sc. in Physics, preferred M. Sc. in Medical Physics.
• Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing required.
• Strong interpersonal and organization skills required.
** Travel*
* • Ability to commute to satellite offices as needed. (Berkeley Heights, Florham Park, Clifton)
Pay Range: $53,800.00 - $66,900.00 Annual The provided compensation range is based on industry standards and salary determinations will be made based on numerous factors including but not limited to years of experience and location of position.#
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