Certified Medical Dosimetrist (CMD)

Stanford Health Care•Palo Alto, PA

15d•$79 - $105•Hybrid

About The Position

If you're ready to be part of our legacy of hope and innovation, we encourage you to take the first step and explore our current job openings. Your best is waiting to be discovered. Day - 08 Hour (United States of America) Join Our Innovative Team at Stanford Health Care! Position: Certified Medical Dosimetrist (CMD) Location: Bay Area, California Employment Type: Hybrid (Full-Time) Stanford Health Care (SHC) is excited to announce openings for two Certified Medical Dosimetrists to join our dynamic and growing team! If you are passionate about advancing cancer care and possess experience in Proton therapy, we want to hear from you! Why Stanford Health Care? At SHC, our team of 14 skilled Dosimetrists operates across four network locations in the Bay Area, providing exceptional service across multiple lines of care, including: External Beam Therapy including special procedures (2D TBI, VMAT TBI, TLI, TSEI, etc.) Linac SBRT/SRS Cyberknife SBRT/SRS MR-Linac Adaptive services (ViewRay) PET-Linac (RefleXion) High Dose Rate Brachytherapy (GYN) We are on the cutting edge of cancer treatment and are thrilled to announce our upcoming Proton therapy services, developed in partnership with Mevion and Leo, featuring a groundbreaking upright-seated position for Proton beam delivery. Technologies We Use: Our clinic utilizes state-of-the-art software to ensure the highest quality of care, including: Eclipse v18.1 (Varian Truebeams + Brachytherapy) RefleXion MR-3 Raystation 2024A (Protons) MRIdian A3i (ViewRay) Accuray Precision 3.5 (Cyberknife) MIM v7.3.3 Mobius3D 4.0.2 Additionally, our record and verify system is Aria v18.1, ensuring seamless integration and accuracy in treatment planning and delivery. What We Offer: Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a dedicated team of CMDs, Physicists, and IT professionals who are committed to innovation and excellence in patient care. Skill Development: Expand your expertise in a variety of advanced treatment modalities and contribute to pioneering solutions that shape the future of oncology. Hybrid Work Model: Enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid work environment, allowing you to balance your professional and personal life effectively. Who We’re Looking For: We seek two qualified candidates with a strong background in Medical Dosimetry, particularly those with Proton therapy experience. If you are eager to wear many hats and contribute to diverse lines of service, we encourage you to apply! Join Us in Making History! At Stanford Health Care, you will be part of a team that is not only dedicated to patient care but also to pushing the boundaries of what is possible in cancer treatment. If you are ready to take your career to the next level and make a meaningful impact, apply today! We look forward to welcoming you to our innovative team! This is a Stanford Health Care job. A Brief Overview Under the general supervision of the Chief Dosimetrist, the Clinical Chief Physicist, and the Director-Radiation Oncology Operations, the Medical Dosimetrist develops optimal treatment plans for cancer patients that maximize the dose to the tumor while minimizing dose to normal organs under the direction of the radiation oncologist. Also provides support and assistance for other activities related to patient care, staff and student (radiology oncology residents) education. Dosimetrists are members of a radiation oncology treatment team that plays a key role in the management of cancer. They use their knowledge of mathematics, medical physics, science, and critical thinking to measure and generate radiation dose distributions and calculations for patients and are thoroughly familiar with the physical and geometric characteristics of the radiation equipment and radioactive sources commonly employed. Dosimetrists are responsible for designing a treatment plan and carrying out calculations with mathematical accuracy for the delivery of radiation treatment based on the radiation oncologist's prescribed course of radiation therapy. This treatment plan takes into consideration tumor pathology, tumor volume, and inherent dose-limiting structures surrounding the tumor. The treatment plan and radiation field-placement techniques are constructed utilizing sophisticated computer equipment and technology. The Dosimetrist, along with the Radiation Oncologist and Medical Physicist, will work to construct a treatment plan that will meet the prescription written by the oncologist, ensuring that the patient will not lose important healthy organ function and that the radiation delivered will not affect healthy surrounding tissue. These treatment plans not only include the use of radiation, but in many cases, involve the use of radioactive elements during interstitial brachytherapy procedures. Once the treatment plan is complete, the Dosimetrist will work closely with the radiation therapists in the implementation of the prescribed plan. The Dosimetrist also advises the radiation therapists during simulation and treatment on optimal patient immobilization and setup reproducibility as well as the correct use of devices and field arrangements. Level Descriptors ► Medical Dosimetrist This is the entry, developmental, and intermediate working level. ► Certified Medical Dosimetrist This is the fully qualified, full proficiency, and career level. Locations Stanford Health Care

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited college or university.
2 years of directly related experience, preferred.
Met by being employed in the classification of Senior Dosimetrist (job title discontinued) with Stanford Health Care as of 08/31/14. or Possesses any combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates to the satisfaction of the Chief Dosimetrist and Director of Radiation Oncology that he/she meets the specific eligibility criteria of the Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board (www.mdcb.org) currently in effect to sit for the (CMD) certification examination within two (2) years of appointment.
Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, clinical oncology, tumor pathology, radiobiology, radiation physics, and radiation safety.
Knowledge of medical dosimetry techniques and procedures
Knowledge of the technical aspects of radiation oncology and medical physics and ability to develop optimal treatment plans and communicate these aspects to the Radiation Oncologist for plan approval and to the Radiation Therapist for plan implementation.
Knowledge of healthcare informatics—including the resources, devices and methods to acquire, store and retrieve data.
Knowledge of and proficiency in the use of personal computers and business software applications, including those used to develop treatment plans.
Possess good communication and interpersonal skills to facilitate the exchange of information with patients, family members, and the radiation oncology treatment team as well as outside entities.
Possess high level critical thinking and problem solving skills.
Ability to operate and perform quality assurance on the treatment planning systems.
Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision, consulting with the Radiation Oncologist and Medical Physicist as needed/required.
Knowledge of radiation safety principles and practices as well as current rules and regulations of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and other regulatory agencies.
Ability to interpret criteria and develop treatment plans as defined by relevant treatment protocols.
Possess mathematical skills, including algebra, trigonometry, and introductory calculus.
Ability to visualize objects in three-dimensional concepts to facilitate the treatment planning process.
CMD - Certified Medical Dosimetrist

Responsibilities

Design an optimized patient treatment plan by means of computer and/or manual computation with optimal beam geometry to deliver a prescribed radiation dose and spare critical structures in accordance with the Radiation Oncologist's prescription.
Identify and contour normal and dose-limiting structures by utilizing images from one or more data sets. Assumes proficiency in image registration with various image data sets to include CT, MRI and PET.
Create and transfer reference images and localization markers for portal verification and treatment delivery to include DRRs, CBCTs and other IGRT methods, as specified.
Supervise, perform, or assist in simulations and tumor localization using specified imaging devices including, but not limited to CT, MRI, and PET.
Supervise, perform, or assist in the planning and implementation of the fabrication of compensation filters, custom shields, wedges, and other beam modifying devices.
Supervise, perform, or assist in the planning and implementation of the production of moulds, casts, and other immobilization devices.
Communicate with the radiation therapist(s) and assume an advisory role in the implementation of the treatment plan including: the correct use of immobilization devices, compensators, wedges, field arrangement, and other treatment or imaging parameters.
Perform calculations for the accurate delivery of the prescribed dose, document all pertinent information in the patient record, and verify the mathematical accuracy of all calculations by an approved method.
Provide assistance and technical support to the Medical Physicist, in radiation safety and protection, qualitative machine calibrations, quality assurance of treatment plans and radiation oncology equipment.
Operates and performs quality assurance, under the direction of the Chief Dosimetrist, on the treatment planning computer(s).
Supervise, perform, or assist in the application of specific methods of patient and/or beam dosimetry as directed by the Chief Dosimetrist.
Assist in brachytherapy procedures by performing treatment planning and dose calculations. May perform or assist in the receiving, loading, and shipping of radioactive materials.
Utilize radiation monitoring devices to measure radioactivity and perform assays.
Teach applied aspects of medical dosimetry to students, radiation therapists and residents. May also be responsible for assisting or providing technical or physics support to the medical physicist. This responsibility may include (but is not limited to) assistance in radiation protection measures, equipment calibrations, and performance of radiation quality management and quality assurance practices.
Participate in clinical research.
Participate in continuing education.
Participate in quality improvement processes.
Performs other related and incidental duties as needed or assigned.