Job Title: Dosimetrist
Department: RGH Radiation Oncology
Location: Rochester General Hospital
Hours Per Week: 40
Schedule: 8am - 5pm | Monday-Friday In -person [Possible Hybrid model]
SUMMARYUnder the direction of Medical Physicist the Dosimetrist provides dosimetry, treatment planning and quality management service to the Department of Medical Physics and the Department of Radiation Oncology
We seek an enthusiastic clinical medical dosimetrist to join a dynamic team offering quality patient-centered care in Rochester, New York. The successful candidate will join a team of 6 Medical Physicists, 6 Certified Dosimetrist, and 7 Radiation Oncologists at the Lipson Cancer Institute.
Our centers have Varian accelerators, GE Big Bore CT scanners, VisionRT, Zeiss INTRABEAM, and a Nucletron HDR after loader. Varian Eclipse and Mosaiq are used for treatment planning, and R&V. Several special procedures are offered at our clinics, such as cone and MLC-based SRS, SBRT, IORT, and HDR/LDR Brachytherapy. The successful candidate can participate in career growth opportunities while working collaboratively with a dynamic team.
RESPONSIBILITIES- Designs treatment plans to deliver a prescribed radiation dose to a defined tumor volume as prescribed by the radiation oncologist.
- Performs calculations for the accurate delivery of the prescribed dose.
- Obtains patient contours from radiation oncologist and assist in outlining of anatomical structures and target volume in three dimensions.
- Collaborates with radiation oncologist to design the aim of the treatment plan including planned tumor dose and maximum acceptable doses to normal tissue.
- Assists in routine quality control to include patient Quality Assessment (QA) plan and weekly chart rounds.
REQUIRED QUALIFICTIONS:- B.S. degree in Medical Dosimetry or meets eligibility for Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board.
- Minimum of one year of progressively more responsible work or intern experience in medical radiation dosimetry in a clinical environment.
- Must obtain Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board (MDCB) Certification within two years after graduation date from an accredited dosimetry training school.
EDUCATION:LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.
For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements. Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee's physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations. PAY RANGE:$120,000.00 - $155,000.00
CITY:Rochester
POSTAL CODE:14621
The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts. 
