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U W-MADISON DIV. CONTINUING STUDIES Medical Physics Assistant in MADISON, Wisconsin

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Job Summary: The Radiation Oncology Physics Section at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Human Oncology, is seeking a medical physics assistant (MPA) to engage in radiation oncology physics activities. The successful candidate will assist with quality assurance measurements on external beam treatment delivery systems, CT and MR imaging systems, and brachytherapy equipment. The Radiation Oncology Physics section currently employs 20 physicists and five physics residents with continued future growth expected in 2024 and beyond. The MPA shall function as an extender to the medical physics group within the Department, with supervision requirements and a scope of work aligned with guidelines established by the American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM) Medical Physics Practice Guidelines Report 10a and AAPM Policy AP-131-A. Medical physics tasks performed by the MPA shall be reviewed and co-signed by a Qualified Medical Physicist The primary location for medical physics assistant activities will occur at the UW Health Eastpark Medical Center location, which is part of our dual-hub model located on Madison\'s east side. The 469,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility will open in October 2024 and will also include two Varian TrueBeams, a Varian Edge, and an Elekta Flexitron Remote Afterloader coupled with Siemens multi-energy CT on rails, as well as dedicated CT and MR simulators. While beyond the scope of the present job description, proton therapy via a Hitachi gantry room and fixed beam room with first-of-kind upright patient positioning system will be offered at the Eastpark location. Aria record and verify systems will be fully integrated between our two major hubs. Additional support activities are expected at the UW Health University Hospital location. In addition to the services provided at our Eastpark location, the UW Health University campus currently includes a Viewray MRidian Linac with daily online adaptive radiation therapy, three Varian TrueBeams (one STx), an AccuRay Tomotherapy HDA, and two Elekta Flexitron Remote Afterloaders. We offer a broad range of special procedures,... For full info follow application link. The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/ ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/01E9558DBEFF4452

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