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St. Jude
Memphis, TN
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The World’s Best Stop at Nothing
There’s a reason St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is consistently ranked on Glassdoor’s “Best Places to Work” list. Actually, there are more than 6,500 reasons. At our world-class pediatric research hospital, every one of our 6,500 professionals shares our commitment to making a difference in the lives of the children we serve. There’s a unique bond when you are part of a team that will stop at nothing to advance the treatments and cures of pediatric catastrophic diseases.
The result is a collaborative, positive environment where all employees, regardless of their role, receive the resources, support, and encouragement to advance and grow their careers.
St. Jude is seeking a qualified Medical Physics Assistant to join the Department of Radiation Oncology, one of the world’s leading pediatric radiation oncology programs.
Research scientists, postdoctoral fellows, clinical research associates, and information systems staff.
Five full-time pediatric radiation oncologists
Dedicated nursing, radiation therapy, and child life teams
The department treats approximately 300 children, adolescents, and young adults each year in a clinical environment encompassing approximately 45,000 square feet of dedicated space for patient care, treatment planning, radiation therapy, and sedation and anesthesia support.
Advanced Technology & Proton Therapy
This position offers the opportunity to work in an advanced clinical and research environment with state-of-the-art imaging and radiation therapy technologies, including:
The St. Jude Proton Therapy Center features a synchrotron, high-energy beam transport, two gantry treatment rooms, and a fixed-beam treatment room. The center incorporates high-precision patient positioning, volumetric image guidance, and dedicated scanning nozzles.
As the world’s first proton therapy facility dedicated exclusively to treating children with cancer, the center provides an exceptional environment for clinical innovation, advanced medical physics, and translational research in pediatric radiation therapy.
Position Summary
The Medical Physics Assistant performs routine quality assurance and radiation physics services under the direction of a qualified Medical Physicist.
The position supports both photon and proton therapy programs, including treatment system and imaging equipment quality assurance, patient-specific QA, and the collection and processing of treatment-related data.
The Medical Physics Assistant also contributes to the maintenance of physics equipment, organization of radiation physics and quality assurance documentation, implementation of radiation safety practices, and departmental quality improvement and quality control initiatives.
Compensation
In recognition of certain U.S. state and municipal pay transparency laws, St. Jude is including a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This is an estimate offered in good faith and a specific salary offer takes into account factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.
It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the salary range and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current salary range is $29.00 - $50.50 per hour for the role of Medical Physics Assistant.
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