Dosimetrist

City of Hope

$80K — $110K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or completion of a 12-month Medical Dosimetry program; CMD certification plus 24 months of experience acceptable for education.
  • Experience sufficient for board eligibility.
  • MDCB certification or eligibility; must achieve within two years.

Responsibilities

  • Independently assess dosimetry and physics requirements for physician prescriptions.
  • Recommend treatment strategies to physicians.
  • Perform 2D, 3D, and IMRT treatment planning.
  • Conduct treatment planning for HDR and interstitial brachytherapy as required.
  • Digitize and import beam shaping blocks post-simulation.
  • Contour normal tissues per physician directives.

Benefits

  • Flexible hybrid work schedule, with potential for remote work after onboarding and competency validation.
  • Supportive training environment tailored to individual needs.
  • Opportunities for continual professional development and certification.
Full Job Description
Dosimetrist - Radiation Oncology (Lancaster, CA) (Hybrid)

As a Dosimetrist in Radiation Oncology, the primary responsibilities involve performing CT simulation and treatment planning using 3-dimensional computer-assisted techniques. Under the guidance of a staff physicist, the role includes conducting general patient dosimetry, incorporating hand calculations for external beam therapy, and calculating doses for irregularly shaped fields. Additionally, the Dosimetrist prepares Total Body Irradiation data for treatment and conducts quality assurance checks on the treatment planning system to ensure accuracy and safety in radiation therapy procedures.

Tentative Hybrid Schedule: Full-time staff may work up to three days per week remotely. Eligibility for remote work begins upon completion of onboarding, competency validation, and demonstrated assimilation into team workflows. Because training needs differ, no predetermined timeframe is assigned. Operational or staffing requirements may necessitate increased on-site presence to ensure adequate departmental coverage.

As a successful candidate, you will:
  • Independently assess the necessary dosimetry and physics requirements for fulfilling the physician's prescription
  • Recommend treatment strategies to the physician
  • Perform 2, 3-D, and IMRT treatment planning
  • Perform treatment planning for HDR and interstitial brachytherapy (depends on facility)
  • Digitize and import all beam shaping blocks at the completion of the simulation process
  • Contour normal tissues according to physician instructions


Your qualifications should include:
  • Bachelor's degree or Graduate of 12-month Medical Dosimetry program ; CMD certification with 24 months experience following certification may substitute for minimum education requirements
  • Experience as required for board eligibility.
  • MDCB or eligible; must achieve MDCB within two years

City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.

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