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Work where every moment matters. Every day, over 30,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network. The Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute focuses on offering our cancer patients an unparalleled network of coordinated services– all under one roof. Our system of care includes a truly integrated team with the most talented, experienced, and compassionate caregivers and physicians, backed by the latest cutting-edge technology. The Medical Physics Assistant works under the direct supervision of a Qualified Medical Physicist (QMP) in performing routine quality assurance (QA) tasks, preparing plans and delivering plans for patient-specific QA, and assisting in the overall quality assurance program across multiple sites. Responsibilities include but, are not limited to the following: · Prepares for delivery and delivers patient-specific QA for patients undergoing intensity modulated or high-dose stereotactic treatments. · Acquires images to be analyzed by a QMP for monthly and annual linear accelerator (linac) quality assurance. · Assists with standard work development, tip sheets, procedure development · Participates in intradepartmental educational sessions or meetings that pertain to medical physics and QA/Quality Management. This may include keeping minutes for the QM meeting · Performs 10-chart audits for QM, and assist in chart preparation for accreditation visits. · Develops and monitors data analysis and statistical tools that track system accuracy and performance · Assists in retrieving treatment planning images from various modalities and preparing the datasets for image fusion and treatment planning _Education:_ · Bachelor’s Degree in physics or a Bachelor’s Degree and at least 5 years’ experience in Radiation Oncology as radiation therapist (RTT) or medical dosimetrist (CMD) _Experience:_ · Strong preference for experience in radiation oncology as RTT, physics assistant or CMD · Departmental leadership and/or special project experience _Knowledge, Skills and Ability Requirements:_ • Proficiency in, or ability to quickly learn the following: o Varian TrueBeam and C Series linac operation and beam delivery o Elekta Versa, Synergy, and Infinity linac operation and beam delivery o Mosaiq Record and Verify o Eclipse Treatment Planning System • Knowledge and proficiency in radiology oncology terminology • Proficiency in standard computer-based applications such as Microsoft Office especially Word and Excel. • Effective interpersonal and communication skills, written, verbal and listening. • Display and uphold HHC core values of Integrity, Caring, Excellence and Safety on behalf of our patients, one another, and the organization. • Flexibility to travel between sites as needed We take great care of careers. With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment. /As an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status./ Job: Professional Clinical* *Organization: Hartford Hospital *Title: *Medical Physics Assistant * Location: *Connecticut-Hartford-80 Seymour Street (10008) Requisition ID: 23159739