Medical Physics Assistant – Radiation Therapy

Advocate Aurora Health

. Serve as an assistive resource for the medical physics team in simulation, treatment planning, treatment delivery, routine quality assurance, and patient-specific QA .

Posted 9/24/2026part-timeConcord • North Carolina • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $36 - $53 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in medical physics support, including quality assurance procedures, dosimetry equipment maintenance, and data analysis for clinical improvement. Proficient in collaborating within clinical teams and adhering to radiation safety protocols.

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Bachelor's Degree In Medical PhysicsQuality Assurance ProceduresDosimetry Equipment MaintenanceData Analysis For Clinical ImprovementRadiation Safety Protocols

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Hard Skills

Quality AssuranceDosimetry EquipmentData AnalysisCodingProgramming

Soft Skills

Team CollaborationEffective CommunicationAttention To Detail

Tools & Technologies

MS ExcelMS WordHealthcare Information Systems

Industry Keywords

Radiation OncologyMedical PhysicsClinical TrialsClinical ResearchRadiation Therapy Equipment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as an assistive resource for the medical physics team in simulation, treatment planning, treatment delivery, routine quality assurance, and patient-specific QA
Assist with commissioning and acceptance testing tasks
Assist medical physicists with problem solving, troubleshooting, and maintenance for simulation, treatment planning, and treatment delivery equipment
Perform and record quality assurance procedures on time
Maintain and use dosimetry equipment including ionization chambers, arrays, OSLDs, and water tanks
Ensure up-to-date calibrations on survey and dosimetry equipment
Participate in data entry and submission of dosimetry data for clinical trials and registries
Perform data analysis for clinical process improvement and clinical research projects
Assist with physics projects, policy and procedure development, and continuous quality improvement
Assist medical physicists with teaching and training staff on new modalities
Travel regionally to various network centers to perform responsibilities
Adhere to radiation safety protocols and policies

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in Medical Physics, Physics, Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, Radiation Therapy, or related field
Proficient use of MS Excel and Word
Experience with coding and/or programming highly desired
Desired, but not required, experience supporting radiation oncology or medical physics services
Familiarity with radiation therapy equipment and QA procedures desired
Experience with healthcare information systems beneficial
Ability to work effectively in a clinical team environment beneficial
Ability to lift, push, and pull in excess of 100 lbs
Frequent walking, standing, stooping, and reaching
Manual dexterity and heavy concentration with computers
Ability to maintain accurate, timely documentation
Ability to travel regionally to various centers in the network
Adherence to radiation safety protocols and policies
Maintain reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Advocate Health policies and local standards

Benefits

Comp & perks

Part-time benefits eligibility
Paid Time Off programs
Medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability benefits
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match
Other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
Premium pay such as shift and on-call pay, based on eligibility
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Career development and well-being programs