Certified Medical Dosimetrist (CMD)
About the role
The Certified Medical Dosimetrist (CMD) position at Aldevra, LLC is a temporary full-time role from Mid July to the end of August. It reports to the Operations Manager and is located in Seattle, WA. The schedule is Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
Duties and responsibilities
- Carry out medical dosimetry functions under the certified Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board.
- Receive technical direction from the VA Radiation Oncologist and/or Contractor’s Medical Physicist.
- Oversee medical dosimetry functions of the Radiation Oncology Service, functioning as a technical supervisor of medical dosimetry services and quality assurance activities.
- Perform treatment planning for SRS/SRT, including HyperArc, IMRT, SBRT, 2D/3D planning, and IGRT, in conjunction with the Contractor’s Medical Physicist.
- Design treatment plans using computer and/or manual computation to deliver a prescribed radiation dose and field placement technique according to the VA Radiation Oncologist's prescription.
- Consider dose-limiting structures in the design of treatment plans and document dose according to VA Radiation Oncologist's prescription.
- Assist with treatment simulations and tumor localization on dedicated devices.
- Perform fusions for computed tomography (CT), MRI, PET-CT when indicated for radiation therapy treatment planning.
- Plan and oversee the fabrication of compensating filters, custom shields, boluses, wedges, and other beam modifying devices.
- Plan, oversee, and supervise the production of molds, casts, and other immobilization devices.
- Assist radiation therapy staff in the implementation of treatment plans.
- Ensure the correct use of immobilization devices, compensators, wedges, field arrangements, and any treatment variables associated with treatment planning implementation including custom 3D boluses and Decimal cutouts.
- Perform calculation methods for the delivery of the prescribed dose.
- Document calculations in patient files and verify the mathematical accuracy of all calculations using a system established by the Contractor’s Medical Physicist.
- Provide dosimetry and technical support to the Contractor’s Medical Physicist in radiation protection, qualitative and quantitative machine calibration, and quality assurance of radiation therapy equipment.
- Assist in the application of specific methods of dosimetry, including ion chamber, TLD, or film measurements as directed by the Contractor’s Medical Physicist.
About Us
Aldevra, LLC was founded in 2009 by Rodney Marshall, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and minority entrepreneur. The company began by selling foodservice equipment to the federal government and later expanded to include medical equipment and professional services, helping to meet a broader range of customer needs. Today, Aldevra is recognized as a top foodservice equipment dealer in the U.S., specializing in federal government sales while also growing its commercial and e-commerce customer base. Its professional services division provides federal agencies with healthcare professionals, construction and facilities managers and technicians, and administrative support. Whether it's equipment or staffing, Aldevra is committed to delivering high-quality products and timely service at the best value.
Recent accolades
- Foodservice Equipment Reports 2024 Top Dealer
- VETS Indexes 5-Star Employer for 2024 Employer Awards
- Foodservice Equipment & Supplies magazine 2024 Distribution Giants list
- Great Expectations Award for Outstanding Growth in 2023
- RATIONAL 2024 Premium Partner Award
- Great Place to Work®
- 2024 Military Friendly® Employer Gold designation
- 2023 HIRE Vets Medallion Award
- ENERGY STAR® Partner
- Department of Defense Military Spouse Employment Partnership Small Business Partner
- Army Partnership for Your Success (PaYS) Partner #911
Security Requirements
Must be able to maintain a VA Badge. This position requires passing an extensive background check.
Qualifications
- Must be certified in medical dosimetry by the Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board (MDCB) with at least two years of continuous work experience within the last three years to ensure experience is current and relevant.
- Two (2) years of experience: Documentation detailing experience in performing QA procedures.
- One (1) year of experience in a healthcare system that is ACR or APEX certified.
- One (1) year of experience with Varian Linear Accelerators: TrueBeam with Rapid Arc (or equivalent).
- One (1) year of experience with Image Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT) including Cone Beam CT, following standards of TG-142.
- Three (3) years of experience with the Eclipse treatment planning system and ARIA record & verify system, including SRS, SRT, SBRT, and IMRT treatment modalities, following standards of TG-53 and MPPG 5.B.
- Three (3) years of experience with a GE CT Simulator (or equivalent).
- Excellent verbal communication skills and telephone manner.
- Excellent and accurate written communication.
- Familiarity with Windows operating systems; online calendars and cloud systems; intermediate to advanced skills Microsoft office products required.
- Excellent attention to detail; accurate data entry.
- Patient Focused and team-oriented work ethic.
- Able to multi-task efficiently and accurately, focusing on quality.
Benefits
We offer a generous benefits package including:
- Employee 401(k) with company match
- 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 40 hours worked
Pay Range
$135,000.00-$145,000.00, depending on experience, certification, qualifications, and customer/site requirements.