Penn Highlands Healthcare is a ONE Physics Partner and operates nine hospitals in west-central Pennsylvania.  The area offers extensive scenery, outdoor activities, affordable living, and a peaceful rural atmosphere.  Our team provides consistent friendly communication and supervision, while allowing for independent work and development.  We create a culture where employees feel valued and ensure our communities are receiving the best-in-class treatment they deserve. 

This role will support efforts in DuBois, PA

About the Position:

The Medical Physicist Assistant plays an essential clinical support role in the cancer center and the broader hospital.  Because the same team handles all the physics work for the hospitals, this position offers experience in both radiation oncology and the full range of medical radiation safety support.  The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background and communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Quality Assurance & Equipment Testing

• Perform routine daily, monthly, and annual quality assurance (QA) tests on linear accelerators, imaging systems, and other radiation therapy equipment to ensure optimal performance and patient safety
• Conduct patient-specific QA procedures, including IMRT/VMAT dose verification and phantom-based measurements
• Assist with the commissioning and acceptance testing of new treatment technologies and imaging systems
• Support ongoing calibration and maintenance processes to maintain system accuracy and reliability

Radiation Safety Support

• Support radiation safety work across the spectrum of medical uses, including external beam therapy, diagnostic imaging, procedural fluoroscopy, diagnostic and therapeutic uses of radioactive material.
• Assist with radiation safety audits, surveys, and exposure monitoring to ensure compliance with state, federal, and institutional guidelines
• Support implementation of safety protocols and participate in safety training efforts for clinical staff
• Help maintain accurate records of radiation safety procedures, inspections, and dosimetry monitoring

Treatment Planning Assistance

• Collaborate with medical physicists and dosimetrists in the data collection and validation of the Eclipse treatment planning system
• Support clinical staff in maintaining and updating beam models, commissioning data, and patient datasets
• Contribute to troubleshooting and optimization of treatment planning workflows under supervision

System Support & Data Management

• Assist in the maintenance, testing, and documentation of oncology software systems (Aria and Mosaiq)
• Develop or use analysis tools to monitor system performance and ensure clinical accuracy
• Help with the integration and verification of new software and technology updates

Clinical Development and Research Support

• Participate in clinical development and performance improvement initiatives
• Assist in research data collection, analysis, and project documentation under the guidance of senior physics staff
• Contribute to the implementation of new technologies, workflows, and techniques that enhance patient care

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Health Physics, Medical Physics, Physics, Engineering, or a closely related field (Master’s degree from a CAMPEP approved program preferred)
• Foundational knowledge of radiation physics, radiation therapy, and radiation safety best practices
• Experience or familiarity with QA tools, survey meters, dosimeters, and treatment planning software
• Proficiency with technical software and data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, ARIA, Eclipse)
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to follow clinical protocols
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively in a multidisciplinary clinical environment
• Physical ability to handle QA equipment and navigate clinical settings

Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors, including geographic location, as well as candidate experience, education level and expertise. If you have questions on compensation, please ask your recruiter. Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class.