Dosimetrist - Cancer Center (Hybrid)

NYU Langone Health • New York, NY

4d • $120,000 - $170,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

NYU Langone Health is a fully integrated health system that consistently achieves the best patient outcomes through a rigorous focus on quality that has resulted in some of the lowest mortality rates in the nation. Vizient Inc. has ranked NYU Langone the No. 1 comprehensive academic medical center in the country for three years in a row, and U.S. News & World Report recently placed nine of its clinical specialties among the top five in the nation. NYU Langone offers a comprehensive range of medical services with one high standard of care across 6 inpatient locations, its Perlmutter Cancer Center, and over 320 outpatient locations in the New York area and Florida. With $14.2 billion in revenue this year, the system also includes two tuition-free medical schools, in Manhattan and on Long Island, and a vast research enterprise with over $1 billion in active awards from the National Institutes of Health.

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Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Dosimetrist - Staten Island, Cancer Center (Radiation Oncology).

In this role, the successful candidate The Medical Dosimetrist is responsible for the accurate and safe radiation treatment planning, documentation, and quality assurance of patient treatment plans at NYU Langone's Perlmutter Cancer Centers. The Dosimetrist generates and verifies radiation dose distributions and calculations for adult and pediatric patients under the supervision of the Radiation Oncology Physicist and Radiation Oncologist.
Treatment planning may include external beam radiation therapy and/or brachytherapy, including both offline and online adaptive treatment coverage across NYULMC facilities.
This position offers a hybrid work schedule, with flexibility to perform certain duties remotely while maintaining an onsite presence as required for clinical collaboration, adaptive planning and patient care. Hours vary.

Requirements

• A Bachelor of Science degree or graduation from an accredited Medical Dosimetry program.
• Certification by the Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board (MDCB) or eligibility to obtain certification within a year.
• JCERT schooling
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary clinical environment.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

• Certification (CMD), graduate of dosimetrist program
• Experience with Eclipse, Monaco, ARIA, Mosaic, and/or MIM systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform offline and adaptive treatment plans.
• Evaluate target volumes for consistency and identify critical structures for contouring.
• Generate and perform QA for IMRT plans, including reference points for physics verification.
• Follow established dose constraints, departmental policies, and planning standards.
• Ensure completeness of setup fields, DRRs, and CBCT aspects of treatment planning.
• Verify that prescriptions and physics plans are signed and approved by the physician prior to treatment.
• Complete all electronic and paper documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
• Maintain proper labeling, approval, and tracking of all plans and related documentation.
• Document and sign treatment setup changes and modifications.
• Organize and prioritize workload to meet patient schedules and departmental deadlines.
• Manage multiple concurrent planning tasks efficiently.
• Demonstrate flexibility in adapting to changing departmental needs.
• Develop creative solutions to planning challenges and implement new physics initiatives.
• Collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team and support colleagues when needed.
• Take ownership of assigned tasks to ensure timely completion and prevent treatment delays.
• Assist in training residents and students on our treatment planning systems (TPS) and radiotherapy principles.
• Participate in departmental protocols, in-service training, and peer review rounds.
• Complete all required safety and compliance training, including annual Radiation Safety certification.
• Import images into TPS and perform duties of Dosimetrist of the Day and Contourer of the Day.
• Communicate planning or LINAC issues promptly to physics supervisory staff.
• Report medical events to the Director of Physics and consult physicians for plan reviews as needed.
• Perform adaptive online planning across Perlmutter Cancer Center sites and other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Financial security benefits
• Generous time-off program
• Employee resources groups for peer support
• Holistic employee wellness program (physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level