Medical Dosimetrist

3 weeks ago


Clifton, New Jersey, United States Summit Health Inc Full time
About Our Company
We're a physician-led, patient-centric network committed to simplifying healthcare and bringing a more connected kind of care. Our primary, multispecialty, and urgent care providers serve millions of patients in traditional practices, patients' homes, and virtually through our operating companies. When you work with us, you become part of a compassionate community of people who work hard every day to make healthcare better for all.

Job Description
Hybrid Opportunity
50% Remote, 50% On-site within our Radiation Oncology locations.

Essential Job Functions
  • Generate and/or review contours for OAR, PTV, and optimization structures.
  • External beam treatment planning (3D, IMRT, VMAT, SBRT, and SRS) using Varian treatment planning system.
  • Present isodose plan in detail, with OARs and target volume doses, to the Radiation Oncologist.
  • Present clear treatment plan instruction for therapists.
  • Perform and review image fusions for CT, PET, and MRI.
  • Take part in clinical research (documentation, credentialing) and receive continuing education as required.

General Job Functions
  • Study patients' medical histories.
  • Design computerized isodose treatment plans.
  • Assist the medical physicist and follow the lead of the radiation oncologist.
  • Ongoing teaching and education requirements.
  • Mentor junior dosimetrists.

Physical Job Requirements
  • Pushing and pulling, taking frequency and weight into consideration.
  • Physical strength to lift heavy objects, carts, or items, taking frequency and weight into account.
  • Physical mobility, which includes movement from place to place on the job, taking distance and speed into account.
  • Physical agility, which includes ability to maneuver body while in place.
  • Dexterity of hands and fingers.
  • Balance is maintained during climbing, bending, and/or reaching.
  • Endurance (e.g., continuous typing, prolonged standing/bending, walking).

Education, Certification, Computer, and Training Requirements
  • Must be a graduate of a hospital or college-affiliated medical dosimetry program.
  • Must have certification as a medical dosimetrist by the Medical Dosimetry Certification Board.
  • Must demonstrate proficiency in IMRT, IGRT, SBRT, SRS Gating, and brachytherapy.

About Our Commitment
We highly value the critical role that health and wellness play in the lives of our team members and their families. Participation in our benefit platform includes Medical, Dental, Life, Disability, Vision, FSA coverages, and a 401k savings plan.

Equal Opportunity Employer
We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to, and do not discriminate on the basis of, race, color, religion, creed, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender status), national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.
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