Certified Medical Dosimetrist

The New York Proton Center (NYPC) in Manhattan is a unique and respected clinical partnership among Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Montefiore Medical Center, and Mount Sinai Health System. NYPC brings state-of-the-art proton therapy to patients in New York and surrounding areas. Our team is composed of highly motivated, passionate, and professional individuals dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care using the most advanced proton therapy technology.

About the Role

The Medical Dosimetrist, under limited supervision, provides comprehensive treatment plans for patients undergoing proton radiation therapy. The role involves designing and implementing quality assurance procedures and clinical protocols in collaboration with physicians, radiation therapists, and medical physicists to ensure optimal patient treatment.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate treatment plans with all pertinent setup instructions to deliver treatment as prescribed.
• Compute dose distributions and generate isodose curves for proton therapy.
• Provide guidance in complex patient setup scenarios, localization and immobilization procedures, and fabrication of custom treatment devices.
• Design and implement quality assurance and planning procedures.
• Collaborate with the clinical team to develop and maintain clinical protocols.
• Support physicists in dosimetry calibration, QA, clinical projects, and new procedure development.
• Support NYPC training and development programs, as well as visiting students, residents, and other trainees.
• Participate in NYPC training programs for professional development, dosimetry treatment planning, and continuing education.
• Maintain skills to assess and care for patients of all ages.
• Report process improvement opportunities to the Director of Medical Physics.
• Inform Director of Medical Physics of required resources for budgeting purposes.
• Comply with all NYPC policies related to HIPAA Privacy Rules.
• Perform other job-related duties, as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in physics or related fields, or graduation from a Medical Dosimetry Program accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).
• Certification by the Medical Dosimetry Certification Board (MDCB) or board-eligible.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours as needed.
• Ability to manage time and prioritize workflow.
• Experience with Oncology Information Systems (OIS)/Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and Treatment Planning Systems (Eclipse/Raystation/MIM), specifically Aria, is preferred.
• Proton treatment planning experience is preferred; photon treatment planning experience is desirable but not required for new graduates from a formal JRCERT-accredited dosimetry program.

About the Area

New York City is a major metropolitan hub with world-renowned cultural offerings. Outdoor attractions include Central Park, the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens, the Bronx Zoo, and the High Line, along with multiple waterfronts. Cultural activities abound in Broadway, Madison Square Garden, Lincoln Center, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, and the Museum of Modern Art. Iconic sites include the Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building, Rockefeller Center, Times Square, and One World Trade Center. The city also features championship sports teams, premier shopping in SoHo, Fifth Avenue, Chelsea Market, and the Fashion District, as well as unparalleled culinary offerings.

The New York Proton Center is well-located for both city and suburban living, with multiple suburbs just 25 minutes away, home to some of the best public-school systems in the country.

Pay

The salary range and/or hourly rate displayed reflects base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant. NYPC considers several factors in compensation decisions, including skillset, experience, training, licensure, certifications, internal equity, and organizational needs.