Dosimetrist (Certified)

Job ID: NYOH-MD-2024

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a practice at the forefront of cutting-edge cancer care and advanced treatments
• Access opportunities for professional growth and continuing education
• Work alongside a collaborative and compassionate team of experts dedicated to making a difference
• Enjoy the convenience of multiple locations throughout the Capital Region
• Contribute to groundbreaking clinical trials that shape the future of oncology care
• Discover your career potential with a practice dedicated to excellence and innovation

Pay

$130,000 - $150,000 per year

Sign-on bonus: $10,000 with a 2-year clawback

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize radiation therapy treatment plans using advanced treatment planning software, ensuring accuracy, precision, and timely completion based on the complexity of each case and physician prescriptions
• Utilize various imaging modalities (e.g., CT, MRI, PET) for accurate identification and delineation of target structures and critical anatomy
• Planning Modalities: Electrons, 3D, IMRT, VMAT, SBRT/SRS, HDR
• System and Software: Eclipse, Aria, Adaptiiv, and Radformation products among others
• Calculate and evaluate dose distributions and dose-volume histograms for treatment plans, ensuring adherence to prescribed dose limits and constraints
• Perform patient-specific quality assurance tasks under the guidance of a medical physicist, including secondary dose calculations
• Collaborate with the treatment team to develop and implement the use of immobilization devices, custom shielding, bolus, and other beam-modifying devices
• Consult with physicians and therapists to communicate treatment plan details, offer alternative planning solutions, and ensure proper implementation of treatment parameters
• Perform image fusions as ordered by the physician
• Document treatment planning processes and quality assurance activities accurately and in compliance with institutional and regulatory requirements
• Transfer treatment plans, setup instructions, and other relevant data into the record-and-verify system, verifying accuracy post-transfer
• Participate in adaptive radiation therapy by modifying plans as necessary based on imaging or anatomical changes during the course of treatment
• Assist with brachytherapy procedures, including planning and dose calculations, under the direction of a medical physicist and within credentialing guidelines
• Perform periodic quality assurance checks on treatment planning systems, imaging systems, and other radiation therapy equipment under medical physicist supervision
• Ensure accurate coding and documentation of dosimetry procedures, including treatment planning and quality assurance, in compliance with billing guidelines and regulations
• Perform general computer tasks, including word processing, managing spreadsheets, organizing files, and backing up data
• Stay current with advancements in treatment planning technologies, techniques, and best practices through continuing education and professional development
• Provide education and mentorship to medical dosimetry students, residents, and other trainees in radiation oncology

Requirements

• Credentials as a Certified Medical Dosimetrist (CMD) with current and valid certification from the Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board (MDCB)
• Prior dosimetry experience or equivalent experience preferred, with a strong focus on independent planning, advanced QA procedures, and complex cases

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to sit and use hands for tasks such as typing and manipulating a computer keyboard and mouse
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds
• Requires vision and hearing corrected to normal ranges

Work Environment

• Primarily performed in a clinical or office environment
• Involves frequent collaboration with staff, including physicians, physicists, and therapists
• May be exposed to patients and potential hazards, including ionizing radiation, toxic substances, blood, and other conditions common to a healthcare setting