Dosimetrist

Dosimetrists with over 2 years experience
Contract and/or temp to perm opportunitiy
Post orientation position can be hybrid with work from home/on site hours
Location of the position is the pearlman center of advanced medicine
Hours of operation 6am-5:30pm, can vary based on working an 8 hour shift within these hours
Must be fully licensesd (Dosimetry licnese)
Role is for planning on the Phyton side ONLY
No on call or weekends required
FULL REQ BELOW:
*** is Seeking a Dosimetrist Treatment Planner at our Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine!
This position will be 50% onsite and 50% remote (Hybrid)
MDCB certification required within 1 year of employment
Summary:
Design/develop treatment plans that will deliver a prescribed radiation dose.
Responsibilities:

Design treatment plans by means of computer and/or manual computation that will deliver a prescribed radiation dose and field placement technique in accordance with the Radiation Oncologist’s prescription to a defined tumor volume. Treatment plans include 2-D, 3-D, IMRT, and Rapid Arc planning techniques.

Consider dose-limiting structures in the design of treatment plans and document dose in accordance with the Radiation Oncologist’s prescription.

Coordinate treatment simulations and tumor localization on dedicated devices, including CT, MRI, and PET when indicated, for radiation oncology treatment planning. Perform multi-modality image fusion.

Supervise, perform, or assist in the planning of the fabrication of compensation filters, custom shields, wedges, and other beam modifying devices.

Supervise, perform, or assist in the positioning of patients during simulation and the production of immobilization devices.

Supervise the therapist staff in the implementation of the treatment plan including: the correct use of immobilization devices, compensators, wedges, field arrangement, and other treatment variables.

Perform calculations for the accurate delivery of the Radiation Oncologist’s prescribed dose, document all pertinent information in the patient record, and verify the mathematical accuracy of all calculations using a system established by the Medical Physicist.

Accurately transcribe all details of the treatment plan into the patient chart and complete all technical documentation according to departmental policy.

Teach applied aspects of medical dosimetry to students and residents, as assigned.

Participate in clinical research for the development and implementation of new techniques.

Participate in continuing education in the area of current treatment planning techniques, and advances in medical dosimetry.
Credentials:
Medical Dosimetrist Cert Board (Required)
MDCB certified Medical Dosimetrist (Non-certified candidates must be certified within one year of hiring)
Education or Equivalent Experience:
Bachelor of Arts or Science (Required)
Education Specialization: Equivalent Experience: •Or Non-BS degree candidates with extensive work experience will be considered