Medical Dosimetrist

position details

department/unit: radiation oncology physics & dosimetry

work shift: day (united states of america)

salary range: $ - $

title: medical dosimetrist

requisition #: 68284

location: albany medical center hospital, 43 new scotland avenue, albany, new york 12208

salary: starts at or exceeds $ annually

the medical dosimetrist is a member of the radiation therapy planning team, familiar with the physical and geometric characteristics of radiation equipment and radioactive sources commonly employed, with the training and expertise necessary to generate radiation dose distributions and calculations under the directions of the radiation oncologist and medical physicist.

• design a treatment plan by means of computer and/or manual computation with optimal beam geometry to deliver a prescribed radiation dose and spare critical structures in accordance with the radiation oncologist's prescription. The types of plans required are 2d planning, 3d conformal planning, imrt/vmat planning, 4d planning and srs/sbrt planning.
• identify and contour normal and dose-limiting structures by utilizing images from one or more data sets. Assumes proficiency in image registration with various image data sets to include ct, mri and pet.
• create and transfer reference images and localization markers for portal verification and treatment delivery to include drrs, cbcts and other igrt methods, as specified.
• oversee, perform, or assist in simulations and tumor localization using specified imaging devices including, but not limited to ct, mri, and pet.

certified as a medical dosimetrist or to have the educational background as required to qualify for the medical dosimetrist certification board (mdcb) exam.

any of the following 4 options:

• certified medical dosimetrist (mdcb).
• a graduate of a formal university, college or hospital based dosimetry program.
• registered radiation therapist (arrt).
• a bachelor’s degree in the physical or biological sciences.

upon offer of employment, selected candidates must successfully complete drug testing and criminal background checks as requirements of the hiring process.

thank you for your interest in albany medical center!

albany medical is an equal opportunity employer.

this role may require access to information considered sensitive to albany medical center, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to hipaa protected health information and other information regulated by federal and new york state statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that: access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties.

Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with albany med center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.