Medical Physicist Assistant

About Our Company

We’re a physician-led, patient-centric network committed to simplifying health care and bringing a more connected kind of care.

Our primary, multispecialty, and urgent care providers serve millions of patients in traditional practices, patients' homes and virtually through VillageMD and our operating companies Village Medical, Village Medical at Home, Summit Health, CityMD, and Starling Physicians.

When you join our team, you become part of a compassionate community of people who work hard every day to make health care better for all. We are innovating value-based care and leveraging integrated applications, population insights and staffing expertise to ensure all patients have access to high-quality, connected care services that provide better outcomes at a reduced total cost of care.

Please Note: We will only contact candidates regarding your applications from one of the following domains: @summithealth.com, @citymd.net, @villagemd.com, @villagemedical.com, @westmedgroup.com, @starlingphysicians.com, or @bmctotalcare.com.

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.

Essential Job Functions:

• 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:

• 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)

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.

About Our Commitment

Total Rewards at VillageMD

Our team members are essential to our mission to reshape healthcare through the power of connection. VillageMD highly values the critical role that health and wellness play in the lives of our team members and their families.  Participation in VillageMD’s benefit platform includes Medical, Dental, Life, Disability, Vision, FSA coverages and a 401k savings plan.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Our Company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, race, color, religion, creed, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender status), national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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