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BayCare Health System Medical Physicist Proton Assistant in Tampa, Florida
Join BayCare as a Medical Physicist – Proton Assistant
? Location: St. Joseph’s Hospital Main & Children’s – Tampa, FL
? Facility: BayCare Health System, Proton Center – SJH
? Shift: Varies (Day Shift)
? Schedule: Full-Time | Occasional Weekends | Hybrid Work Eligible
? Status: Exempt
About BayCare
At BayCare, we are proud to be one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. Our network includes 16 community-based hospitals, a long-term acute care facility, home health services, outpatient centers, and thousands of physicians. With support from more than 30,000 team members, we foster a forward‑thinking culture grounded in trust, dignity, respect, responsibility, and clinical excellence.
Role Overview
As a Medical Physicist – Proton Assistant , you will support essential clinical physics operations within a radiation therapy clinic that includes proton therapy, photon therapy, electron therapy, and brachytherapy. Under the direct supervision of a medical physicist, this role focuses on quality assurance, patient positioning, treatment planning support, equipment commissioning, and radiation safety. You’ll collaborate closely with therapists, dosimetrists, physicists, and clinical staff to ensure safe, accurate treatment delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Support basic treatment planning and patient setup processes
Assist with patient positioning and immobilization
Perform routine radiation protection and safety procedures
Conduct machine and patient‑specific quality assurance tasks
Collaborate with clinical teams during treatment delivery
Participate in acceptance testing and commissioning of radiation therapy equipment
Support routine QA aspects of treatment processes and physics equipment
Maintain adherence to all physics quality assurance policies and procedures
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Education – Required
Bachelor’s degree in Medical/Health Physics, Physical Science, Engineering, or other scientific discipline
Degree must include physics‑related coursework consistent with clinical radiation oncology support roles
Experience - Preferred
Radiation Oncology experience
Experience in a proton therapy or clinical physics environment
Total Rewards & Benefits
BayCare offers a competitive total rewards package, including:
Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Tuition Assistance
401(k) Match + Annual Contributions
Annual Performance Appraisals & Team Bonus Program
Wellness resources & family support
Community perks & discounts
Take the Next Step
Join BayCare and support groundbreaking proton therapy and advanced radiation treatment services.
Apply today to become a Medical Physicist – Proton Assistant!
BayCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Position Medical Physicist Proton Assistant
Location Tampa:St Josephs | Clinical | Full Time
Req ID 133010