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Medical Physicist Assistant
@ Alberta Health Services
Calgary, Alberta
Overview
Alberta Health Services is hiring a full-time Medical Physicist Assistant at the Arthur J.E. Child Comprehensive Cancer Centre in Calgary. The role performs quality assurance tests on radiation therapy, imaging and physics equipment under a Medical Physicist's supervision, with record-keeping and some research support. Shifts are days and evenings with weekends off, and salary is $38.80 to $51.16 per hour.
Responsibilities:
- Perform quality control checks on radiation therapy and imaging equipment
- Keep detailed records of tests and measurements
- Assist Medical Physicist with commissioning and clinical projects
- Provide research support and train students
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor's degree in physics, engineering or computer science
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to follow written procedures
- Programming or scripting skills
- Flexibility in scheduling
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Allied health |
| Hours per week | 38.75 |
| Schedule | day, evening |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic, Laboratory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required), Master’s degree (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, Medical Physics |
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Alberta Health Services
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Alberta Health Services (AHS) is proud to be part of Canada’s first and largest provincewide, integrated health system, responsible for delivering health services to more than 4.5 million people living in Alberta, as well as occasionally to some residents of other provinces and territories Our skilled and dedicated professionals, support staff and physicians come from numerous disciplines, from all walks of life, and from all corners of the world. Our mission is to provide a patient-focused, quality health system that is accessible and sustainable for all Albertans. Our five values – compassion, accountability, respect, excellence and safety – are at the heart of everything that we do.
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- People associated on LinkedIn
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- Reported office locations
- 10030 – 107 Street NW, Edmonton, Alberta T5J 3E4, CA
- 1620 29 St NW, Calgary, AB T2N 4L7, CA
- Other recorded names
- Alberta Health Services
- Specialties
- Health Support and Services
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Alberta Health Services (AHS) is proud to be part of Canada’s first and largest provincewide, integrated health system, responsible for delivering health services to more than 4.5 million people living in Alberta, as well as occasionally to some residents of other provinces and territories Our skilled and dedicated professionals, support staff and physicians come from numerous disciplines, from all walks of life…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitals and Health Care |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Edmonton, Alberta |
| Organization type | Nonprofit |
| Year founded | 2008 |
| Specialties | Health Support and Services |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 2,149 |
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Your Opportunity:
We are currently seeking a regular full-time Medical Physics Assistant to fill a position in the Medical Physics Department at the Arthur J.E. Child Comprehensive Cancer Centre. The successful applicant will join a Medical Physics Department that currently includes 24 Medical Physicists, 5 Medical Physics Assistants, 4 Medical Physics Residents, 6 electronics service specialists/equipment officers, 1 computer specialist, 3 machinists, 2 administrative assistants and graduate students. Arthur Child Cancer Centre has 10 Varian linear accelerators, two Elekta Unity MR-Linacs, 2 MR-Simulators, 2 CT-Simulators, Orthovoltage treatment delivery and an extensive brachytherapy program (MR-guidance, HDR, ocular). The individual will be responsible for performing quality assurance tests on radiation therapy, imaging and physics equipment in the department. This will include requirements for record-keeping of tests and measurements, and following procedures. The successful candidate will work under the supervision of a Medical Physicist for routine quality assurance tasks, and may contribute to commissioning projects, and other assigned projects (research or clinical development) or other tasks as required. Flexibility for shifts is required.
Description:
As a Medical Physicist Assistant, you will be responsible for working alongside a Medical Physicist within the identified area. You will assist the Medical Physicist to ensure equipment within the area is fully functioning, this includes performing the full range of quality control checks on medical devices administered by the Medical Physicist and reviewing procedures related to radiotherapy and/or diagnostic imaging devices. You will also provide research support and assist with training students as needed.
- Transition Company: Cancer Care Alberta
- Classification: Medical Physicist Assistant
- Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
- Unit and Program: Medical Physics, Arthur J. E Child Comprehensive Cancer Centre
- Primary Location: Arthur Child Cancer Centre
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 17-NOV-2026
- Employee Class: Regular Full Time
- Date Available: 30-NOV-2026
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 10
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings
- Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
- Minimum Salary: $38.80
- Maximum Salary: $51.16
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Completion of a bachelor's of Science in Physics, Engineering, Computer Science or related discipline from a recognized university.
Additional Required Qualifications:Excellent oral and written communication skills are mandatory. Demonstrated time management and organizational skills. Ability to follow written procedures. Familiarity with programming or scripting and general measurement and error analysis skills. Flexibility in scheduling is required. Demonstrated computer skills and ability to use spreadsheets, word processors, and databases.
Preferred Qualifications:MSc in physics, medical physics, or engineering science or in a related discipline. Experience or training in medical physics or radiation oncology physics is an asset. Knowledge of and ability to code Python or other programming languages are an asset.
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