Dosimetry Supervisor

The US Oncology Network•Webster, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Texas Oncology is seeking a full-time Dosimetry Supervisor to support its Gulf Coast Region in Texas, which has 9 radiation oncology treatment sites, 10 dosimetrists, 10 physicists, one dosimetry student, and two physics residents. The supervisor plans, coordinates, and evaluates dosimetry staff across multiple sites. In collaboration with medical physicists and radiation oncologists, the role designs radiation treatment plans using computer software or manual computation, applies multiple imaging modalities to create and verify therapy portals, and performs patient-specific quality assurance under the direction of a physicist. The position works under the direct supervision of a qualified Medical Physicist and supports the US Oncology Compliance Program, including its Code of Ethics and Business Standards. The supervisor coordinates staffing and planning goals, organizes clinical treatment trials and procedures, and participates in quality assurance to support accurate treatment planning and delivery. The role also oversees staff hiring, training, work assignments, performance appraisal, education for new dosimetrists and students, regional coverage, team meetings, productivity tracking, and evaluation of dosimetry department needs for proposed capital equipment purchases. Travel may be required to support regional dosimetry services, estimated at up to 30%. Work is performed in an office environment and involves frequent staff contact, regular patient contact, and potential exposure to blood, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, and other conditions common to a clinic environment.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in physical science.
Graduation from a formal dosimetry program.
At least seven years of direct dosimetry experience.
Certified Medical Dosimetrist (CMD) certification.
Valid state license for radiation therapy.
Ability to use treatment-planning computer components, including keyboards, digitizers, trackball, and mouse controls.
Sufficient visual acuity to distinguish structures and isodose displays on a computer monitor.
Ability to sit regularly and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
Hearing corrected to the normal range.

Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, and evaluate dosimetry staff across multiple sites.
Work under the direct supervision of a qualified Medical Physicist.
Schedule coverage and direct treatment-planning goals.
Organize clinical treatment trials and procedures.
Participate in the quality assurance program to support the accuracy of treatment plans and delivery.
Independently create radiation therapy treatment plans using computer software and imaging modalities as indicated by physicians.
Interpret and delineate anatomy and anatomical positioning on various imaging modalities.
Assist with interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; and appraising, rewarding, and disciplining employees.
Direct ongoing education and instruction for newly hired dosimetrists and students.
Create SMART goals for direct reports together with the Chief Physicist.
Ensure dosimetry needs are met and schedule coverage across multiple sites as needed.
Establish and lead weekly meetings to support the needs of the dosimetry team.
Support methods for tracking and reporting individual dosimetrist productivity.
Assist with decisions about proposed capital equipment purchases by evaluating and communicating dosimetry department needs.
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
Support and adhere to the US Oncology Compliance Program, including the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.
Travel as needed to support dosimetry services for the assigned region; estimated travel is up to 30%.