Senior Dosimetrist - Radiation Oncology - FT Days

University of California, Irvine • Orange, CA

2d

About The Position

Position Summary:
Reporting to the Manager, Radiation Oncology, Dosimetry Supervisor, and Radiation Therapy Supervisor, the incumbent generates and administers radiation therapy treatment plans and dose calculations necessary for patient treatment, in consultation with radiation oncologists and/or medical physicists. Accurately documents use of radioactive materials. Assists in teaching and training students, residents, physicians, etc. in radiation therapy administration and protocols.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of relevant billing codes as they apply to procedures and activities performed in an academic hospital
• Understanding of medical terminology
• Travel and assist multiple UCI Health Rad Onc locations or via remote access as needed
• Must possess valid ARRT and CRT for radiation therapy technology or BS in Physics
• Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties
• Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job
• Minimum 3 years’ experience working as a Dosimetrist
• Medical dosimetry certification by MDCB
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Current BLS certification
• Advanced knowledge of record-and-verify system(s) (e.g. ARIA) and experience using a record-and-verify system in an electronic treatment chart environment
• Ability to work variable shifts including weekends and holidays
• Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System
• Ability to competently operate modern radiation therapy treatment planning systems/software & multimodality image manipulation software
• Must be able to provide proof of work authorization

Nice To Haves

• Proficient with VARIAN ECLIPSE treatment planning software and ARIA
• Knowledge of University and medical center organizations, policies, procedures and forms
• Graduation from an accredited School of Radiologic Technology
• Bilingual skills in English and Spanish and/or Vietnamese

Responsibilities

• Generates radiation therapy treatment plans
• Administers radiation therapy treatment plans
• Generates dose calculations necessary for patient treatment
• Accurately documents use of radioactive materials
• Assists in teaching and training students, residents, physicians, etc. in radiation therapy administration and protocols

Benefits

• medical insurance
• sick and vacation time
• retirement savings plans
• access to a number of discounts and perks

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior