Dosimetrist II - III

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center•Mountain View, NJ

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursue our mission at MSK and around the globe. Exciting Opportunity at MSK: Join our Department of Medical Physics as experienced Medical Dosimetrist II/III. Eligible experienced dosimetrists (e.g., two or more years full-time equivalent as a Dosimetrist) may be able to work in a hybrid arrangement with an estimated 10 onsite days per year based on clinical needs. Role Overview: As a key team member, you will provide treatment planning support for patients undergoing external beam radiotherapy, working closely with radiation oncologists, physicists, and therapists. This position will be part of the MSK Basking Ridge (Basking Ridge, New Jersey) team, and the primary role will be a focus on Head and Neck, Spine SBRT, Mets SBRT, Brain and Brain SRS/SBRT external beam treatment planning for all MSK campuses.

Requirements

Certification by the Medical Dosimetry Certification Board (MDCB).
A strong understanding of physics principles, radiation therapy, and treatment planning processes.
Proficiency in performing mathematical calculations and the ability to resolve radiotherapy-related issues.
Knowledge of radiation dosimetry calibration and radiation physics.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Expertise in treatment planning, dose calculation, and radiation therapy simulation.
Ability to obtain, interpret, and apply patient-specific information to develop accurate treatment plans.
Experience with Head and Neck, Spine/Mets SBRT, Brain and Brain SRS/SBRT treatment planning, including image registration, is expected.
Two or more years full-time equivalent as a Dosimetrist.

Nice To Haves

Experience with previous treatment evaluation preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide treatment planning support for patients undergoing external beam radiotherapy, working closely with radiation oncologists, physicists, and therapists.
Focus on Head and Neck, Spine SBRT, Mets SBRT, Brain and Brain SRS/SBRT external beam treatment planning for all MSK campuses.
Consult and collaborate effectively with radiation oncologists, therapists, and medical physicists.
Participate in quality assurance procedures, reviewing dose calculations, documentation, and patient records.
Educate and mentor junior staff, fellows, and others on treatment planning systems and departmental policies.
Present at departmental meetings, in-service training sessions, and professional workshops.
Stay current with new procedures, techniques, and technologies in the field of medical dosimetry.
Treat all patients and colleagues with the utmost respect, ensuring their unique needs are met.