Medical Physics Assistant at Oregon Health & Science University

Portland, Oregon, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Aug, 26

Salary

16.3

Posted On

13 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Specific Quality Assurance, Data Analysis, Clinical Radiation Therapy, Dosimetry, Technical Problem Solving, Computer Skills, Time Management, Linear Accelerator Operation

Industry

Higher Education

Description

Department Overview The Medical Physicist Assistant (MPA) performs tasks at the direction of medical physicists within the Department of Radiation Medicine. The general responsibility of the MPA includes performing patient specific quality assurance (QA) measurements with oversight from a Qualified Medical Physicist (QMP). Additionally, the MPA will assist with the transfer of data and help run standard machine performance plans. Function/Duties of Position Performs patient specific QA measurements following established procedures (to include operation of the treatment planning system and linear accelerator) Performs readout of in-vivo dosimetry measurements using OSLD Performs machine verification checks and data transfer. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in relevant field Minimum 1 year of education in medical physics program Skill in collecting, organizing and analyzing data. Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems. Possess an understanding of clinical radiation therapy, clinical physics and/or dosimetry Ability to work flexible hours as needed, especially late night shifts to conduct patient specific quality assurance. Ability to manage time and prioritize work flow. Technical problem solving. Excellent computer skills relating to operational software systems/networking Why apply to OHSU? We are Oregon's only public academic health center. In addition to caring for patients, we lead groundbreaking research. We also train the next generation of health care professionals. As Portland's largest employer, we give you opportunities to learn and advance in a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and Southwest Washington. All are welcome. OHSU welcomes people of all ages, ethnicities, genders, national origins, religions and sexual orientations. We are striving to build an anti-racist, multicultural institution and encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply. To request reasonable accommodation, contact askhr@ohsu.edu

Responsibilities

The Medical Physics Assistant performs patient-specific quality assurance measurements and machine verification checks under the oversight of a Qualified Medical Physicist. They are also responsible for data transfer and assisting with standard machine performance plans.