Dosimetrist II - III

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) is 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 at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research, driving a revolution in cancer understanding, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians.

About the role

Join the Department of Medical Physics as an experienced Medical Dosimetrist II/III. Eligible candidates with two or more years of full-time experience as a Dosimetrist may work in a hybrid arrangement with an estimated 10 onsite days per year based on clinical needs. This position is part of the MSK Basking Ridge (Basking Ridge, New Jersey) team, focusing primarily 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, collaborating 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.
• Evaluate previous treatments as needed.
• 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.
• Treat all patients and colleagues with respect, ensuring their unique needs are met.

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.

Benefits

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

Pay

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

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.
• Location: One or several MSK campuses, depending on clinical needs.