Dosimetrist II - III

About Us

The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursue our mission at MSK and around the globe.

About the Role

Join our Department of Medical Physics as an experienced Medical Dosimetrist II/III. Eligible experienced dosimetrists (e.g., two or more years full-time equivalent as a Dosimetrist) may work in a hybrid arrangement with an estimated 10 onsite days per year based on clinical needs. This position will be part of the MSK Basking Ridge (Basking Ridge, New Jersey) team, focusing on Head and Neck, Spine SBRT, Mets SBRT, Brain, and Brain SRS/SBRT external beam treatment planning for all MSK campuses.

Responsibilities

• Provide treatment planning support for patients undergoing external beam radiotherapy, working closely with radiation oncologists, physicists, and therapists.
• Develop accurate treatment plans using patient-specific information, including image registration for Head and Neck, Spine/Mets SBRT, Brain, and Brain SRS/SBRT.
• Consult and collaborate effectively with radiation oncologists, therapists, and medical physicists.
• Participate in quality assurance procedures, reviewing dose calculations, documentation, and patient records.
• Educate and mentor junior staff, fellows, and others on treatment planning systems and departmental policies.
• Present at departmental meetings, in-service training sessions, and professional workshops.
• Stay current with new procedures, techniques, and technologies in medical dosimetry.
• Ensure respectful and compassionate care for all patients and colleagues.

Requirements

• Certification by the Medical Dosimetry Certification Board (MDCB).
• Strong understanding of physics principles, radiation therapy, and treatment planning processes.
• Proficiency in performing mathematical calculations and resolving radiotherapy-related issues.
• Knowledge of radiation dosimetry calibration and radiation physics.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Skills

• Expertise in treatment planning, dose calculation, and radiation therapy simulation.
• Experience with Head and Neck, Spine/Mets SBRT, Brain, and Brain SRS/SBRT treatment planning, including image registration.
• Experience with previous treatment evaluation preferred.

Schedule

Flexible hours between 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Hybrid work mode with an estimated 10 onsite days per year based on clinical needs.

Pay

$137,500.00 - $227,000.00 per year, depending on experience level.

Benefits

• Opportunities for professional growth through workshops, conferences, and hands-on testing of new technologies.