Medical Physicist Assistant / Imaging Physics Operations
- Requisition #: 173355
- Department: Imaging Physics
- Location: Houston, TX
- Posted Date: 2/24/2025
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center is to eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation, and the world through
outstanding programs that integrate patient care, research and prevention, and through education for undergraduate and graduate students,
trainees, professionals, employees and the public.
As an entry level position, the Medical Physicist Assistants will train and improve competency for periodic testing expectations for the various
clinical areas. Clinical Operations and Qualified Medical Physicist will offer personal, direct, or general supervision over testing based on the
need, technologist competency, and location of testing. The expectation is for the Medical Physicist Assistant to adhere to the developed and
agreed upon SOPs for performing annual/periodic testing while allowing QMPs to deliver higher level responsibilities to the department and
division.
Medical Physicist Assistant will maintain proficiency on the clinical imaging devices assigned and deliver training to clinical technologists
on proper equipment operations and radiation safety procedures for all clinical areas; CT, General Radiography, Nuclear Medicine, PET, MRI,
US and Radstation support.
Medical Physicist Assistant role extends to collaboration with Radiological Engineering in the form of service scheduling, support, and
post-service follow-up; Data gathering support, projects, and general supervision from assigned Qualified Medical Physicist; The Medical
Physicist Assistant Team report directly to the Imaging Physics Clinical Operations Manager.
SUMMARY
The primary role of Medical Physicist Assistant position is to provide quality assurance of medical imaging equipment, while learning the
practice and participating with Senior Medical Physicist Assistants. The positions responsibilities include initiating, performing, and monitoring
equipment quality control activities for the Department of Imaging Physics and the Division of Diagnostic Imaging. Medical Physicist Assistant
staff also play an intricate role the departments testing equipment database, equipment upkeep, maintenance, and inventory. The team ensures
that an equivalent degree of service is provided to clinics within the Texas Medical Center, as well as, Houston Area Locations and Ancillary
Imaging Centers.
JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES
Quality Control Management
Assist Senior Medical Physicist Assistants with performing quality control and periodic testing of Medical Imaging Equipment (CT, MRI, Gen Rad,
Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine, PET, and RadStation Review Monitors) in accordance with the Texas Department of Health, the Bureau of
Radiation Control, the equipment manufacturer's standards, or as instructed by a licensed Medical Physicist.
educational components that assist in clinical operations.
The MPA Team will maintain records of routine periodic QC test results and prepare monthly reports. Records are required for inspection by
JCAHO, Texas Bureau of Radiation Control and other agencies as needed.
MPAs will be trained and competency assessed on the following for all respective clinical areas:
Computed Tomography Quality Control Expectations Primary focus is on CT Clinical Imaging equipment such as Multi-Function CT
Scanners, Hybrid CT Scanners, DynaCT, Interventional CT Systems, and future imaging devices within the Division of Diagnostic Imaging.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Quality Control Expectations Primary focus is on MRI Clinical Imaging equipment such as 1.5T and 3.0T
clinical magnets, legacy, manual, and automatic coils, and future imaging devices within the Division of Diagnostic Imaging.
General Radiography Quality Control Expectations Primary focus is on General Radiographic and Fluoroscopic equipment such as Chest
and Table Tubes and Detectors, Digital and CR X-Ray Producing Devices, Portal X-Ray systems, C-Arms, Fluoroscopic X-Ray devices,
Interventional Fluoroscopic Suites, and future imaging devices within the Division of Diagnostic Imaging.
Ultrasound Quality Control Expectations Primary focus is on US Clinical Imaging Devices, all respective transducers, and future imaging
devices within the Division of Diagnostic Imaging.
Nuclear Medicine Quality Control Expectations Primary focus is on Nuclear Medicine Gamma Cameras and ancillary equipment such as
Hybrid SPECT-CT systems, Pixelated Detector Imaging Devices, Thyroid Probes, BMD X-Ray systems, and Hot Lab Devices such as well
counters, dose calibrators, surveying equipment, and future imaging devices within the Division of Diagnostic Imaging.
Positron Emission Tomography Quality Control Expectations Primary focus is on PET imaging systems and ancillary equipment such as
Hybrid PET-CT systems and Hot Lab Devices such as well counters, dose calibrators, surveying equipment, and future imaging devices within
the Division of Diagnostic Imaging.
Interventional Radiology Quality Control Expectations Primary focus is on Interventional Radiography equipment such as Interventional Fluoroscopic Suites, CT Imaging Devices, C-Arms, portable Ultrasound systems, and future imaging devices within the Division of Diagnostic Imaging.
RadStation Review Monitors Quality Control Expectations Primary focus is on Radstation Monitors used in both at-home radiologist
consoles and onsite reading rooms throughout the institution. Requires an understanding of computer components, computer upkeep, video
cable and graphics cards, DICOM software, monitor assessment software, and future monitors and viewing devices within the Division of
Diagnostic Imaging.
Offsite and Travel
Houston Area Location, Research Sites, and Imaging Centers Support
Medical Physicist Assistants will deliver equivalent support to all HALs, Research Sites, and Imaging Centers for each of the respective clinical modalities; CT, MRI, Gen Rad, Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine, PET, and RadStation Review Monitors. Continued support periodic testing on clinical imaging equipment will include, DQA review, Weekly QA, Quarterly ACR, Annual and Acceptance testing, and post service follow-up. Physics Technologist Team will support clinical leadership with in-service refresher rotations on the same frequency of TMC/Main campus clinical areas.
Physics Technologist will provide remote support for clinical staff and imaging technologist in the form of SOP delivery, remote desktop
operations, video conferencing, phone, and email.
Equipment upkeep for HALs, research sites, and Imaging Centers will be conducted in accordance to calibration cycles as used at the TMC
locations. Regulatory compliance standards will govern periodic testing and requirements
Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Required education: Bachelor's degree in Physics, Engineering or a related physical science.
Required experience: None
Preferred experience: One year of experience working in a radiation-related field.
Onsite Presence: Is Required for periodic testing
Hybrid Responsibilities: Will be available to work both on campus and remotely.
It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html
Additional Information
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The mission of The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center is to eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation, and the world through
outstanding programs that integrate patient care, research and prevention, and through education for undergraduate and graduate students,
trainees, professionals, employees and the public.
As an entry level position, the Medical Physicist Assistants will train and improve competency for periodic testing expectations for the various
clinical areas. Clinical Operations and Qualified Medical Physicist will offer personal, direct, or general supervision over testing based on the
need, technologist competency, and location of testing. The expectation is for the Medical Physicist Assistant to adhere to the developed and
agreed upon SOPs for performing annual/periodic testing while allowing QMPs to deliver higher level responsibilities to the department and
division.
Medical Physicist Assistant will maintain proficiency on the clinical imaging devices assigned and deliver training to clinical technologists
on proper equipment operations and radiation safety procedures for all clinical areas; CT, General Radiography, Nuclear Medicine, PET, MRI,
US and Radstation support.
Medical Physicist Assistant role extends to collaboration with Radiological Engineering in the form of service scheduling, support, and
post-service follow-up; Data gathering support, projects, and general supervision from assigned Qualified Medical Physicist; The Medical
Physicist Assistant Team report directly to the Imaging Physics Clinical Operations Manager.
SUMMARY
The primary role of Medical Physicist Assistant position is to provide quality assurance of medical imaging equipment, while learning the
practice and participating with Senior Medical Physicist Assistants. The positions responsibilities include initiating, performing, and monitoring
equipment quality control activities for the Department of Imaging Physics and the Division of Diagnostic Imaging. Medical Physicist Assistant
staff also play an intricate role the departments testing equipment database, equipment upkeep, maintenance, and inventory. The team ensures
that an equivalent degree of service is provided to clinics within the Texas Medical Center, as well as, Houston Area Locations and Ancillary
Imaging Centers.
JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES
Quality Control Management
Assist Senior Medical Physicist Assistants with performing quality control and periodic testing of Medical Imaging Equipment (CT, MRI, Gen Rad,
Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine, PET, and RadStation Review Monitors) in accordance with the Texas Department of Health, the Bureau of
Radiation Control, the equipment manufacturer's standards, or as instructed by a licensed Medical Physicist.
- Maintains appropriate level of effort and communication with Senior MPA and Clin Ops Manager for competency assessments, cross training, and
educational components that assist in clinical operations.
- Medical Physicist Assistants will work closely with Senior/Lead MPAs, Clin Ops Manager, and QMPs to assist with SOP development, QC
Review Processes, QC Flow-Charts, and QC Error Response.
The MPA Team will maintain records of routine periodic QC test results and prepare monthly reports. Records are required for inspection by
JCAHO, Texas Bureau of Radiation Control and other agencies as needed.
MPAs will be trained and competency assessed on the following for all respective clinical areas:
- Assist Senior MPA, Lead MPA, Clin Ops Manager, and QMP with Daily, Weekly, and Periodic testing of clinical image devices.
- Performs, assist, reports findings, and provides in-service instruction for periodic QC testing as expected by QMP and the Department of
Imaging Physics. Includes, but not limited to, Acceptance, Annual, ACR Accreditation, post service, preventative, and other assignments
as denoted by the QMP.
Computed Tomography Quality Control Expectations Primary focus is on CT Clinical Imaging equipment such as Multi-Function CT
Scanners, Hybrid CT Scanners, DynaCT, Interventional CT Systems, and future imaging devices within the Division of Diagnostic Imaging.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Quality Control Expectations Primary focus is on MRI Clinical Imaging equipment such as 1.5T and 3.0T
clinical magnets, legacy, manual, and automatic coils, and future imaging devices within the Division of Diagnostic Imaging.
General Radiography Quality Control Expectations Primary focus is on General Radiographic and Fluoroscopic equipment such as Chest
and Table Tubes and Detectors, Digital and CR X-Ray Producing Devices, Portal X-Ray systems, C-Arms, Fluoroscopic X-Ray devices,
Interventional Fluoroscopic Suites, and future imaging devices within the Division of Diagnostic Imaging.
Ultrasound Quality Control Expectations Primary focus is on US Clinical Imaging Devices, all respective transducers, and future imaging
devices within the Division of Diagnostic Imaging.
Nuclear Medicine Quality Control Expectations Primary focus is on Nuclear Medicine Gamma Cameras and ancillary equipment such as
Hybrid SPECT-CT systems, Pixelated Detector Imaging Devices, Thyroid Probes, BMD X-Ray systems, and Hot Lab Devices such as well
counters, dose calibrators, surveying equipment, and future imaging devices within the Division of Diagnostic Imaging.
Positron Emission Tomography Quality Control Expectations Primary focus is on PET imaging systems and ancillary equipment such as
Hybrid PET-CT systems and Hot Lab Devices such as well counters, dose calibrators, surveying equipment, and future imaging devices within
the Division of Diagnostic Imaging.
Interventional Radiology Quality Control Expectations Primary focus is on Interventional Radiography equipment such as Interventional Fluoroscopic Suites, CT Imaging Devices, C-Arms, portable Ultrasound systems, and future imaging devices within the Division of Diagnostic Imaging.
RadStation Review Monitors Quality Control Expectations Primary focus is on Radstation Monitors used in both at-home radiologist
consoles and onsite reading rooms throughout the institution. Requires an understanding of computer components, computer upkeep, video
cable and graphics cards, DICOM software, monitor assessment software, and future monitors and viewing devices within the Division of
Diagnostic Imaging.
Offsite and Travel
Houston Area Location, Research Sites, and Imaging Centers Support
Medical Physicist Assistants will deliver equivalent support to all HALs, Research Sites, and Imaging Centers for each of the respective clinical modalities; CT, MRI, Gen Rad, Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine, PET, and RadStation Review Monitors. Continued support periodic testing on clinical imaging equipment will include, DQA review, Weekly QA, Quarterly ACR, Annual and Acceptance testing, and post service follow-up. Physics Technologist Team will support clinical leadership with in-service refresher rotations on the same frequency of TMC/Main campus clinical areas.
Physics Technologist will provide remote support for clinical staff and imaging technologist in the form of SOP delivery, remote desktop
operations, video conferencing, phone, and email.
Equipment upkeep for HALs, research sites, and Imaging Centers will be conducted in accordance to calibration cycles as used at the TMC
locations. Regulatory compliance standards will govern periodic testing and requirements
Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Required education: Bachelor's degree in Physics, Engineering or a related physical science.
Required experience: None
Preferred experience: One year of experience working in a radiation-related field.
Onsite Presence: Is Required for periodic testing
Hybrid Responsibilities: Will be available to work both on campus and remotely.
It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html
Additional Information
- Requisition ID: 173355
- Employment Status: Full-Time
- Employee Status: Regular
- Work Week: Days
- Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 55,500
- Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 69,500
- Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 83,500
- FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay
- Fund Type: Hard
- Work Location: Onsite
- Pivotal Position: No
- Referral Bonus Available?: No
- Relocation Assistance Available?: No
- Science Jobs: No
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