Physicist Assistant

Summary

Responsible for assisting the Medical Physics team with quality assurance measurements for patient-specific treatment plans and treatment machine performance. All work will be completed under the supervision of a Medical Physicist.

Does this position require Patient Care? Yes

• Assists in the design, setup, and execution of experiments, including operating equipment and collecting and analyzing data.
• Prepares, performs and documents patient specific quality assurance measurements for x-ray linear accelerator and proton therapy radiation oncology treatment plans.
• Executes routine quality assurance tests on proton and x-ray treatment machines.
• Safely and effectively utilizes various equipment, including radiation detectors, measurement phantoms and software packages.
• Keeps accurate records of data and documentation acquired and presents to Medical Physics team as needed.

Bachelor's Degree Medical Physics required or Bachelor's Degree Biomedical Engineering required or Master's Degree Medical Physics preferred

No

None required

• Must have a working knowledge of scientific testing.
• Must have experience performing analysis and reporting of experimental measurements via computer software and specialized scientific tools.
• Possess excellent computer skills and technical problem solving skills.
• Ability to manage time and to communicate effectively.

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.