Medical Dosimetrist II

University of Southern California•Los Angeles, CA

13h•Hybrid

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. This position will be hybrid work (one day on-site per week may be required). This work arrangement is subject to change based on business needs.

Requirements

Specialized/technical training
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

Bachelor's degree
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, 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.