Medical Dosimetrist II
About The Position
The Medical Dosimetrist II must design, develop, and implement radiation treatment plans through the use of computer and/or manual computations to deliver prescribed radiation dose and field placement technique in accordance with the radiation oncologist's prescription. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Calculates prescribed radiation doses and develops field placement techniques in accordance with the radiation oncologist’s prescription. Prepares organ and tissue contours for patient treatment planning. Develops new techniques to optimize treatment simulation, planning, evaluation and delivery, following and training others in all departmental billing and compliance procedures. Interacts with vendors, ensuring smooth implementation of all technology. Participates in clinical research, collecting and submitting data. Performs basic physical and technical support for equipment and software, and stays current with existing and emerging techniques, devices, and methods. Coordinates treatment simulations and tumor localizations on dedicated devices (e.g., CT, MRI, PET, etc.) when indicated, for radiation treatment planning. Trains other dosimetrists in relevant software and treatment planning techniques. Instructs students and residents in applied aspects of medical dosimetry.
Requirements
- 3 years clinical experience.
- Understanding of radiation therapy planning systems (e.g., Pinnacle, Varian Eclipse).
- Demonstrated knowledge of radiation and current rules and regulations of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
- Excellent organizational, written and oral communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- 5 years clinical experience, with some in a management/supervisory role.
- Experience teaching applied aspects of dosimetry.
Responsibilities
- Calculates prescribed radiation doses and develops field placement techniques in accordance with the radiation oncologist’s prescription.
- Prepares organ and tissue contours for patient treatment planning.
- Develops new techniques to optimize treatment simulation, planning, evaluation and delivery.
- Follows and trains others in all departmental billing and compliance procedures.
- Interacts with vendors, ensuring smooth implementation of all technology.
- Participates in clinical research, collecting and submitting data.
- Performs basic physical and technical support for equipment and software.
- Stays current with existing and emerging techniques, devices, and methods.
- Coordinates treatment simulations and tumor localizations on dedicated devices (e.g., CT, MRI, PET, etc.) when indicated, for radiation treatment planning.
- Trains other dosimetrists in relevant software and treatment planning techniques.
- Instructs students and residents in applied aspects of medical dosimetry.
Benefits
- USC is an equal opportunity employer.
- We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
