Dosimetrist Certified

US Oncology Network • Los Angeles, CA

312d • $135,000 - $179,000 • Remote

About The Position

US Oncology Network is seeking a full-time board-certified medical dosimetrist. This is an APEx accredited center located 20 miles northwest from Los Angeles Downtown. It hosts a Varian Halcyon, a Siemens CT simulator, Vision RT, Aria / Eclipse 16.1, Radformation and Mobius applications. Open to remote candidates.

Requirements

• Credentials as a Certified Medical Dosimetrist (CMD)
• A minimum of two-year experience in a clinical setting is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Team spirit and the desire and interest to implement new technologies.

Responsibilities

• Generate radiation therapy treatment plans using computer software and various imaging modalities; demonstrating strong attention to detail.
• Identify and delineate anatomy and anatomical positioning on various imaging modalities.
• Identify the need to create compensation filters, custom shields, and other beam modifying devices.
• Perform patient specific quality assurance activities under the direction of the medical physicist.
• Complete treatment plans accurately and in a timely manner based on complexity.
• Adapt to the ever-changing technology and be open to learning new systems and techniques.
• Perform or assist in the planning of the production of molds, casts, and other immobilization devices while assisting and/or consulting during treatment simulations as necessary in accordance with state laws.
• Effectively communicate plan details with physicians and staff; able to offer alternative solutions.
• Consult and communicate to the therapist staff regarding the implementation of the treatment plan including: the correct use of immobilization devices, compensators, wedges, field arrangement, and other treatment variables.
• Document treatment planning and quality assurance tasks accurately.
• Transfer treatment plans, treatment parameters, field DRR's, and setup photos and notes to the ROIS (record & verify system).
• Understand the transfer process and verify treatment planning information post transfer.
• Accurately enter codes for technical treatment planning and quality assurance tasks.
• Perform general computerized tasks, such as word processing, using spreadsheets, moving and altering files and directories, and performing data backup.
• Assist in intracavitary and interstitial brachytherapy procedures and in the subsequent manual and/or computer calculation of the dose distributions of these treatments after being appropriately credentialed by the medical physicist.
• Perform quality assurance procedures on treatment planning system, linear accelerator, and brachytherapy device under the supervision of the medical physicist.
• Perform radiation protection, qualitative machine calibrations, and quality assurance of the radiation oncology equipment under the supervision of the medical physicist.
• Teach applied aspects of medical dosimetry to students and residents, as assigned.

Benefits

• Salary Range: $135,000-$179,000

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services