Dosimetrist

Req #: 0000255773 | Per Diem, Day Shift | Community Medical Center, Radiation Oncology | Toms River, NJ

Job Overview

The dosimetrist reports to the Regional Director, with clinical oversight by the Chief Physicist. The dosimetrist can work a remote hybrid schedule if 2 or more FTE are employed at one site. Onsite in-person support is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Sciences / Medical Dosimetry, or related field
• Graduate of an AMA approved School of Dosimetry or AMA approved School of Radiation Oncology Technology
• Previous experience with 3D, IMRT, IGRT, SRS, and SBRT treatment planning

Preferred:

• Previous Dosimetry experience
• Experience with Varian, Elekta, and Accuray machines
• Varian Aria EMR, Velocity, and Eclipse treatment planning system
• Vision RT and AlignRT experience

Responsibilities

• Accurately delineate organs at risk and develop optimal treatment plans in accordance with the physician’s prescription and constraint form
• Advise radiation team members how beam modifying or immobilization devices should be used in radiation treatment plans
• Creates contours from CT, PET, MRI and any other fusions related to patient
• Ensures all plans are approved by the Radiation Physicist and Radiation Oncologist prior to patient start
• Localizes tumor volume using CT scans and simulator films as indicated by the Radiation Oncologist
• Works with the Radiation Oncologist, Simulator Therapist, and the Physicist as a team approach to treatment planning
• Keeps up to date with treatment planning information by attending seminars and evaluating emerging treatment techniques

Pay

$57.69 - $92.31 per hour (anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey; compensation will depend on the candidate's educational background, skills, and professional experience)