Dosimetrist

Summit Health•Clifton, NJ

9d•Onsite

About The Position

This is an ON-SITE position. Essential Job functions: Generate and/or review contours for OAR, PTV, and optimization structures. External beam treatment planning (3D, IMRT, VMAT, SBRT and SRS) using Varian treatment planning system Present isodose plan in detail, with OARs and target volume doses, to the Radiation Oncologist Present clear treatment plan instruction for therapists Perform and review image fusions for CT, PET, and MRI Take part in clinical research (documentation, credentialing) and receive continuing education as required. General Job functions: Study patients’ medical histories Design computerized isodose treatment plans Serve as an assistant to the medical physicist, and follow the lead of the radiation oncologist Ongoing teaching and education requirements Mentor junior dosimetrists.

Requirements

Must be a graduate of a hospital or college affiliated medical dosimetry program
Must have certification as a medical dosimetrist by the Medical Dosimetry Certification Board
1 - 2 years of experience required
Must demonstrate proficiency in IMRT, IGRT, SBRT, SRS Gating and brachytherapy.

Nice To Haves

Ability to commute to satellite offices as needed

Responsibilities

Generate and/or review contours for OAR, PTV, and optimization structures.
External beam treatment planning (3D, IMRT, VMAT, SBRT and SRS) using Varian treatment planning system
Present isodose plan in detail, with OARs and target volume doses, to the Radiation Oncologist
Present clear treatment plan instruction for therapists
Perform and review image fusions for CT, PET, and MRI
Take part in clinical research (documentation, credentialing) and receive continuing education as required.
Study patients’ medical histories
Design computerized isodose treatment plans
Serve as an assistant to the medical physicist, and follow the lead of the radiation oncologist
Ongoing teaching and education requirements
Mentor junior dosimetrists