Dosimetrist

Overview

US Oncology Network is seeking a full‑time Certified or Eligible Medical Dosimetrist for an onsite role at the Wildomar, CA (City of Hope) location. The position offers a competitive salary of $136,733–$172,157 and benefits including medical, dental, vision, long‑term disability, life, 401(k), FSA, and continuing education.

• Generate radiation therapy treatment plans using computer software and various imaging modalities; demonstrating strong attention to detail.
• Identify and delineate anatomy and anatomical positioning on various imaging modalities. Identify the need to create compensation filters, custom shields, and other beam‑modifying devices.
• Perform patient‑specific quality assurance activities under the direction of the medical physicist.
• Complete treatment plans accurately and in a timely manner based on complexity.
• Adapt to the ever‑changing technology and be open to learning new systems and techniques.
• Perform or assist in the planning of the production of molds, casts, and other immobilization devices while assisting and/or consulting during treatment simulations as necessary in accordance with state laws.
• Effectively communicate plan details with physicians and staff; offer alternative solutions.
• Consult with and communicate to the therapist staff regarding implementation of the treatment plan including the correct use of immobilization devices, compensators, wedges, field arrangement, and other treatment variables.
• Document treatment planning and quality assurance tasks accurately.
• Transfer treatment plans, treatment parameters, field DRR’s, and setup photos and notes to the ROIS (record & verify system).
• May be asked to understand the transfer process and verify treatment planning information post‑transfer and enter codes for technical treatment planning and quality assurance tasks.
• May be asked to perform general computerized tasks, such as word processing, using spreadsheets, moving and altering files and directories, and performing data backup.
• May assist in intracavitary and interstitial brachytherapy procedures and in the subsequent manual and/or computer calculation of the dose distributions of these treatments after being appropriately credentialed by the medical physicist.
• May be asked to perform quality assurance procedures on treatment planning system, linear accelerator, and brachytherapy device under the supervision of the medical physicist.
• May be asked to perform radiation protection, qualitative machine calibrations, and quality assurance of the radiation oncology equipment under the supervision of the medical physicist.
• Teach applied aspects of medical dosimetry to students and residents, as assigned.

• Certified Medical Dosimetrist (CMD) credential.
• Minimum of two‑year experience in a clinical setting is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong team spirit.
• Desire and interest to implement new technologies.

Physical demands include full range of body motion, manual and finger dexterity, eye‑hand coordination, and the ability to read and note appropriate measurements. Requires sitting/standing for extensive periods, occasional lifting and carrying items up to 40 lbs, and normal corrected vision and hearing.

The employee is regularly exposed to direct contact with patients and potential exposure to toxic substances, medicinal preparations, and chemotherapeutic agents.