US Oncology Network-posted 6 months ago
Full-time • Mid Level
Austin, TX
Ambulatory Health Care Services

Texas Oncology is looking for a Dosimetry Supervisor to join our team! This full-time position will support the Austin Pod. Texas Oncology is the largest community oncology provider in the country and has approximately 600+ providers in 220+ sites across Texas and southeastern Oklahoma. Our founders pioneered community-based cancer care because they believed in making the best available cancer care accessible to all communities, allowing people to fight cancer at home with the critical support of family and friends nearby. Our mission is still the same today—at Texas Oncology, we use leading-edge technology and research to deliver high-quality, high-touch, evidence-based cancer care to help our patients achieve “More breakthroughs. More victories.”® in their fight against cancer. Today, Texas Oncology treats half of all Texans diagnosed with cancer on an annual basis.

  • Responsible for the planning, coordination, and evaluation of the dosimetry staff for multiple sites.
  • In collaboration with the medical physicist and radiation oncologist, designs treatment plans by means of computer and/or manual computation to determine a treatment field technique that will deliver a prescribed radiation dose.
  • Uses multi-modality imaging studies to create and verify therapy portals.
  • Oversees regional dosimetry staff.
  • Performs patient-specific quality assurance techniques under the direction of the physicist.
  • Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, including the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.
  • Works under the direct supervision of a qualified Medical Physicist.
  • Acts in a capacity to schedule coverage and direct planning goals.
  • Organizes clinical treatment trials and procedures.
  • Participates in QA program to assure accuracy of treatment plan and delivery.
  • Accurately and independently creates radiation therapy treatment plans using computer software and various imaging modalities as indicated by physician.
  • Interprets and delineates anatomy and anatomical positioning on various imaging modalities.
  • Responsibilities include assisting with interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance, and rewarding and disciplining employees.
  • Functions as the director of the ongoing education and instruction of newly hired dosimetrists and students.
  • Together with the Chief Physicist, creates SMART goals for direct reports.
  • Assures dosimetry needs are met and schedules coverage for a multiple-site format as needed.
  • Establishes and leads weekly meetings to provide and support the needs of the dosimetry team.
  • Supports means for tracking and reporting individual dosimetrist productivity.
  • Assists in the decision-making process related to the proposal for the purchase of capital equipment by evaluating and communicating the needs of the dosimetry department.
  • Maintains clean, safe, and organized work environment.
  • Associates Degree in physical science and a graduate of a formal dosimetry program (preferred) or Associates degree in physical science and hold a valid state license for radiation therapy also having obtained ARRT certification for Radiation Therapy.
  • At least seven (7) years of direct dosimetry experience are required.
  • Must be a Certified Medical Dosimetrist (CMD) and hold a valid state license for radiation therapy.
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
  • Short-term and Long-term disability coverage
  • Generous PTO program
  • 401k plan with company match
  • Wellness program that rewards practicing a healthy lifestyle
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance program
  • Discounts on some retailers
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