Medical Dosimetrist

Albany Medical Center • Albany, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Dosimetrist is a member of the radiation therapy planning team, familiar with the physical and geometric characteristics of radiation equipment and radioactive sources commonly employed, with the training and expertise necessary to generate radiation dose distributions and calculations under the directions of the Radiation Oncologist and Medical Physicist.

Requirements

• Certified as a Medical Dosimetrist or to have the educational background as required to qualify for the Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board (MDCB) Exam.
• Certified Medical Dosimetrist. (MDCB)
• A graduate of a formal university, college or hospital based dosimetry program.
• Registered Radiation Therapist. (ARRT)
• A bachelor’s degree in the physical or biological sciences.
• UPON OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT, SELECTED CANDIDATES MUST SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE DRUG TESTING AND CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS AS REQUIREMENTS OF THE HIRING PROCESS.

Responsibilities

• Design a treatment plan by means of computer and/or manual computation with optimal beam geometry to deliver a prescribed radiation dose and spare critical structures in accordance with the Radiation Oncologist's prescription. The types of plans required are 2D planning, 3D conformal planning, IMRT/VMAT planning, 4D planning and SRS/SBRT planning.
• Identify and contour normal and dose-limiting structures by utilizing images from one or more data sets. Assumes proficiency in image registration with various image data sets to include CT, MRI and PET.
• Create and transfer reference images and localization markers for portal verification and treatment delivery to include DRRs, CBCTs and other IGRT methods, as specified.
• Oversee, perform, or assist in simulations and tumor localization using specified imaging devices including, but not limited to CT, MRI, and PET.

Benefits

• Excellent health care coverage with no copay at Albany Medical Center providers
• A wide array of services and programs to support emotional, physical, and mental wellbeing

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees