Radiation Physicist Assistant PRN/OCC, Varied Shifts and Hours Morristown Hamblen Overview: Morristown-Hamblen Healthcare System has 167 licensed beds and 23 emergency suites. The hospital offers outstanding ancillary services including Laboratory, Radiology and Therapy services. At our Breast Imaging Center of Excellence, women can have their annual mammograms, biopsies, and can meet with a nurse navigator if needed. The Women's Center offers six newly remodeled labor and delivery suites and has a secure nursery for the care of our newborns . It serves an eight-county region in the Lakeway Area and is equipped with modern technologies and expert staff to provide the best possible patient care. Learn more about our amazing facility at .
Position Summary: The Radiation Physicist Assistant performs tasks in support of a Medical Physicist in the professional practice of clinical medical physics. In all such circumstances, the Radiation Physicist Assistant must be appropriately supervised by a Medical Physicist. Levels of supervision provided (personal, direct, or general) will vary depending on the specific task and experience of the Radiation Physicist Assistant and the professional judgment of the Medical Physicist supervisor.
Recruiter: Sandra Simmons || ||
Assists in the performance of patient-specific quality assurance, including but not limited to Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT), Electron Cut-Outs, and Pencil Beam Scanning (PBS) Proton Therapy. Performs monthly mechanical testing and assists the Medical Physicist in monthly quality assurance (e.g., TG51, TG 142, and TG 198) of linear accelerators and/or proton systems. Assists the Medical Physicist in monthly quality assurance of CT simulators. Assists the Medical Physicist in performing daily quality assurance tests for treatment delivery systems and/or high dose remote (HDR) after loading units. Assists the Medical Physicist in annual quality assurance and testing of radiation producing devices. Assists the Radiation Safety Officer in activities related to certified registrations and radioactive materials licenses. Participates in clinical activities related to physics and dosimetry as directed by a Medical Physicist. Participates in research activities, programming, and scripting related to physics and dosimetry. Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested. Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Education: None specified; will accept any combination of formal education and/or prior work experience sufficient to demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skill and ability needed to perform the essential tasks of the job, typically such as would be equivalent to a high school diploma or GED. Preference may be given to individuals possessing an Associate's degree in a directly-related field from an accredited college or university.
Minimum Experience: None
Licensure Requirement: None
