Dosimetrist

Dosimetrist

Req #:

Category: Radiology / Imaging / Radiation

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Day

Facility: RWJ New Brunswick

Department: Radiation Oncology

Pay Range: $ - $ per year

Pay Transparency: The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey. The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Location: One Robert Wood Johnson Place, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Job Overview: Reporting to the Chief Dosimetrist of Radiation Oncology ensures precise and accurate treatment plans, dosage calculations, and dosimetry considerations for patients undergoing radiation therapy.

Required:

• Baccalaureate degree preferred with emphasis in the sciences.
• Two years practical hospital experience necessary, with current Radiation Oncology experience preferred.
• Certified by the Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board:
  Certified Medical Dosimetrist or board eligible.
• Computer background, office routine familiarity and strong knowledge of anatomy from various imaging modalities, and medical terminology.

Preferred:

• Current Radiation Oncology experience preferred.

• Applies knowledge of growth and development over the life span.
• Complete billing using the correct codes for the documents created and the plans performed.
• Consider dose-limiting structures in the design of treatment plans and document dose in accordance with the Radiation Oncologist's prescription.
• Coordinate treatment simulations and tumor localization on dedicated devices, including CT, MRI, and PET when indicated, for radiation oncology treatment planning including fusion of multiple modality images.
• Design a treatment plan by means of computer and/or manual computation that will deliver a prescribed radiation dose and field placement technique in accordance with the Radiation Oncologist's prescription to a defined tumor volume.
• Develop and maintain working knowledge of the operation of the various computer systems. Ensures prompt and efficient use of all systems including Aria, ECLIPSE, Synapse, Velocity, PACS.
• Participate in clinical research for the development and implementation of new techniques, including IMRT, proton and stereotactic radiotherapy and radiosurgery techniques.
• Participate in continuing education in the area of current treatment planning techniques, and advances in medical dosimetry. Remain current in the field of Dosimetry and make recommendations based on new developments in processes, techniques or applications that offer clinical and administrative improvements in dosimetry for the Radiation Oncology Service.
• Perform calculations for the accurate delivery of the Radiation Oncologist's prescribed dose, document all pertinent information in the patient record, and verify the mathematical accuracy of all calculations using a system established by the Medical Physicist.
• Provide physics and technical support to the Medical Physicist, in radiation protection, qualitative machine calibrations, application of specific methods of dosimetry including ion chamber, TLD or film measurement, and quality assurance of the radiation oncology equipment as directed by the Medical Physicist.
• Supervise the therapist staff in the implementation of the treatment plan including: the correct use of immobilization devices, compensators, wedges, field arrangement, and other treatment variables.
• Supervise, perform, or assist in the planning of the fabrication of compensation filters, custom shields, custom bolus, wedges, and other beam modifying devices, and assist in planning and production of molds, aquaplasts, diaphragm compression settings, and other immobilization devices.
• Teach applied aspects of medical dosimetry to students and residents, as assigned.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

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