Dosimetrist
About the role
QuarterLine (QL), a Planned Systems International (PSI) company, is seeking a skilled and compassionate Certified Medical Dosimetrist to join a mission-driven Radiation Oncology team at Tripler Army Medical Center in Hawaii. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced dosimetry professional to apply advanced treatment planning expertise in a collaborative clinical environment supporting high-quality care for military beneficiaries and eligible patient populations. In this role, the Dosimetrist will play a key part in developing, refining, and optimizing individualized radiation treatment plans in close partnership with radiation oncologists, medical physicists, therapists, and the broader care team.
This position offers the opportunity to bring strong clinical judgment, technical precision, and problem-solving skills to complex treatment setups while helping deliver safe, accurate, and patient-centered radiation oncology services. This is more than just a job, it's an opportunity to provide meaningful, hands-on care for the service members and families who serve our nation.
Duty Location & Schedule
Tripler Army Medical Center, HI. No Telework allowed. Duty Hours: Monday-Friday, 0730 - 1600. No Overtime, No Overage, No Oncall. Will NOT be required to work holiday.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop specialized treatment planning programs for comprehensive radiation therapy management of malignant tumors.
- Advise physicians on the appropriateness of the various treatment techniques by comparative and mathematical methodologies.
- Devise alternative treatment strategies for each patient and advise the physician about the relative merits of each to optimize the strategy to be used for each Radiation Oncology patient.
- Communicate and coordinate with members of the health care team the way the radiation treatment and planning is to be carried out.
- Perform routine quality control tests on linear accelerator, simulator, and associated equipment.
- Responsible for all dosimetry treatment planning including external beam treatment planning/treatment delivery with Varian Eclipse IMRT/VMAT.
- Ensure treatment plans are delivered with the timeframes requested by the requesting provider.
- Provide support to Chief Therapist on problem solving with complex treatment setups.
- Perform clinical dosimetry measurements.
- Check charts of patients under treatment for completeness and accuracy and verify treatment parameters.
- Maintain patient database for ARIA.
- Assist in fabrication of treatment blocks and patient positioning devices.
- Maintain familiarity with the proper use of radiation therapy equipment and demonstrate capability and efficiency in their operation of the equipment.
- Provide support to Medical Physicist with quality assurance in treatment planning.
- Provide support to Radiation Oncologist with contouring of normal anatomy and any other tasks relevant to treatment planning as determined by the physician.
- May be asked to participate in staff education including the basics of treatment planning.
Requirements
- Degree in Medical Dosimetry within US.
- Legal Authorization to Work in the United States: The contract worker performing under this contract must be a U.S. Citizen.
- Board Therapy and Certified Medical Dosimetrist through the Medical Dosimetry Certification Board (AMDCB).
- ARRT Registered Technologist in Radiation Therapy certified.
- Minimum of 5 yrs experience (within last year) working as a Certified Medical Dosimetrist.
- Must have experience with the following:
- Varian Aria/Eclipse
- External beam treatment plan with Varian Eclipse and Philips Pinnacle
- Volumetric Arc Therapy (VMAT)
- Image Guided Radiotherapy (IGRT)
- Stereotactic Radio Surgery (SRS)
- Stereotactic Body Radiosurgery (SBRT)
Additional Requirements
- Occupational Health: The contract worker shall be required to obtain documentation of required physical testing or a report of a physical examination.
- Tuberculosis Screening: The Contractor shall ensure contract workers shall be screened for tuberculosis (TB).
- Health Requirements: The Contractor shall provide documentation certifying health requirements such as immunizations, annual vaccinations, and physical examination when required at the time of initial placement.
- Be able to stand for prolonged periods of time.
- Contract workers shall maintain good personal hygiene and present a well-groomed and professional appearance IAW the policy at the place of performance.
- Background Check: Subject to a background/security investigation.
- Pre-employment drug screening.
Benefits
- Paid leave
- Employer sponsored group medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, AD&D coverage, legal services, identity theft, and accident insurance
- Flexible spending account and health saving account options offer pre-tax savings for qualified medical, dental, and vision expenses
- Company sponsored 401(k) retirement plan with an employer contribution match that is immediately vested
- Professional growth through professional courses, certifications, and tuition reimbursement programs