Appcast

Dosimetrist I

Appcast • $80K — $100K *
Irvine, CA 92620In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or completion of a 12-month Medical Dosimetry program and CMD certification with 24 months of experience may substitute education requirements.
  • MDCB certification or eligibility; must obtain MDCB certification within two years.

Responsibilities

  • Independently assess dosimetry and physics requirements based on the physician's prescription.
  • Recommend treatment strategies to the physician.
  • Perform 2D, 3D, and IMRT treatment planning.
  • Conduct treatment planning for HDR and interstitial brachytherapy.
  • Digitize and import beam shaping blocks post-simulation.
  • Contour normal tissues following physician instructions.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package available for employees, details accessible in the job posting.
  • Opportunity to work within a network of leading cancer treatment facilities across multiple locations.
Full Job Description
Dosimetrist I - Radiation Oncology

As a Dosimetrist I 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 I 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.

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
  • 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
  • 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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About Appcast

Appcast is a global leader in programmatic recruitment advertising technology. More than just a job board, Appcast?s programmatic recruitment advertising exchange connects employers and job seekers through real-time bidding and automatic job ad optimization. Appcast?s proprietary technology and advanced data analysis tools enable employers to source and hire top talent quickly, efficiently, and cost-effectively. Appcast is headquartered in Lebanon, New Hampshire, with offices in Boston, New York City, San Francisco, London, Manchester, and Budapest.
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Size
200 employees
Industry
Staffing
Founded
2014
* Ladders Estimates

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