Medical Dosimetrist (Hybrid) - San Antonio, TX

The US Oncology Network•San Antonio, TX

12h•Hybrid

About The Position

Texas Oncology is seeking a hybrid Medical Dosimetrist for their San Antonio, Northeast location. This role will join a Radiation team across 4 clinics, supported by dosimetrists, physicists, radiation therapists, and radiation oncologists. The Medical Dosimetrist will collaborate with the radiation oncologist and medical physicist to develop, generate, and evaluate treatment plans using computer software and manual calculations. This involves using patient imaging modalities to identify target structures and critical structures to be avoided. The role also requires adherence to the US Oncology Compliance Program.

Requirements

Credentials as a Certified Medical Dosimetrist (CMD) preferred
Strong oral and written communication skills
Proficient in planning VMAT, IMRT, SBRT/SRT, and 3D plans
Regularly required to sit and use hands to manipulate a computer keyboard and mouse.
Occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
Requires vision and corretamente to normal ranges.

Nice To Haves

Strong experience with Varian LINACs, Eclipse TPS, ARIA, RadCalc, EZFluence, ClearCheck, AutoContour, and MiM Software are a plus
Prior work in a Varian linear accelerator environment a plus

Responsibilities

Generate radiation therapy treatment plans in a timely manner using computer software and various imaging modalities, demonstrating strong attention to detail.
Adapt to ever-changing technology and be open to learning new systems and techniques.
Perform routine duties independently of supervision but consult with the Radiation Oncologist and Medical Physicist as required.
Consult and communicate with the therapists regarding the implementation of the treatment plan including: the correct use of immobilization devices, field arrangement, and other treatment variables.
Perform or supervise the design and fabrication of immobilization devices, beam modifying devices (i.e., compensating filters, bolus, molds, custom shields, etc.) and treatment planning aids.