Rad Therapy Dosimetrist-Sr

UT Health San Antonio•San Antonio, TX

15d

About The Position

Under limited supervision, the Senior Radiation Therapy Dosimetrist calculates computerized isodose plans for radiation oncology patients and may lead or mentor lower-level team members. The role computes standard dose calculations and generates computerized isodose curves for external beam, hyperthermia, and brachytherapy treatment programs in accordance with departmental procedures and accepted dosimetry practices. The dosimetrist works closely with the Radiation Oncologist and Medical Physicist to develop customized patient treatment plans that reflect prescriptions and special instructions, calculates treatment machine settings, documents calculations and treatment data, and performs verification checks and quality assurance procedures to ensure dose-calculation accuracy. Other duties may be assigned. The position requires full knowledge of radiation therapy dosimetry, a bachelor's degree in a physical or biological science or graduation from a hospital- or college-affiliated medical dosimetry school, five years of radiation therapy dosimetry experience, and Certified Medical Dosimetrist (CMD) certification. UT Health San Antonio offers eligible employees a benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement options, paid leave, holidays, and employee discounts.

Requirements

Full knowledge and understanding of radiation therapy dosimetry.
Ability to communicate effectively to provide direction in clinical dosimetry training to Medical Dosimetrists and students.
Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to organize and coordinate work within schedule constraints and handle emergent requirements in a timely manner.
Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships within work groups and across departments through open communication and collaboration.
Bachelor's degree in a physical or biological science, or graduation from a hospital- or college-affiliated medical dosimetry school.
Five years of experience in radiation therapy dosimetry.
Certified Medical Dosimetrist (CMD) certification.

Responsibilities

Compute standard dose calculations and determine computerized generation of isodose curves for external beam, hyperthermia, and brachytherapy radiation treatment programs in accordance with departmental procedures and accepted dosimetry practices.
Work with the Radiation Oncologist and Medical Physicist to develop customized patient treatment plans reflecting prescriptions and special instructions.
Calculate treatment machine settings, document calculations, and record treatment data.
Perform verification checks and quality assurance procedures to ensure dose-calculation accuracy.
Provide direction in clinical dosimetry training to Medical Dosimetrists and students.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

UT SELECT medical insurance offered free for employees.
Group term life insurance and basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance provided at no cost, with options to purchase additional coverage.
Three dental insurance plan options.
Two vision plan options.
Disability insurance enrollment option.
Flexible spending accounts for qualifying dependent care and health care expenses.
Retirement plan options through TRS or ORP, plus voluntary retirement programs.
Paid time off of 128 to 208 hours annually based on years of service.
Extended Illness Bank accrual of 8 hours per month.
Paid family leave of up to 240 hours after six months of consecutive employment.
Twelve paid holidays each year.
Discounts on services, tickets, and gym membership.