Medical Dosimetrist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Arizona.

📋 Description

• Develop radiation oncology treatment strategies utilizing both computer and manual computation to achieve optimal beam geometry.

• Recognize and delineate normal and dose-restricting structures with the aid of CT, MRI, PET, and other imaging datasets.

• Produce and transfer reference images and localization markers, such as DRRs and CBCTs, to facilitate portal verification and treatment delivery.

• Oversee, conduct, or assist in simulations and tumor localization through the use of CT, MRI, and PET technologies.

• Strategize and execute the fabrication of compensation filters, custom shields, wedges, and other devices that modify beam characteristics.

• Plan and carry out the production of molds, casts, and various immobilization apparatus.

• Provide guidance to radiation therapists regarding the execution of treatment plans and parameters for treatment or imaging.

• Compute prescribed dose delivery, maintain patient record documentation, and ensure the accuracy of mathematical calculations.

• Collaborate effectively with radiation oncologists and the AOS Dosimetry team.

⛳️ Requirements

• Board Certification from the MDCB is required.

• A Bachelor's degree is preferred.

• Comprehensive understanding of anatomy, physiology, clinical oncology, radiobiology, radiation physics, and radiation safety.

• Proficiency in radiation oncology and medical physics to create effective treatment plans.

• Familiarity with health care informatics, which includes data acquisition, storage, retrieval, clinical guidelines, medical terminology, and information and communication systems.

• Skill in image registration across CT, MRI, and PET datasets.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective information exchange with patients, families, radiation oncology teams, and external parties.

• Must comply with relevant Vendor Credentialing requirements for access to client sites.

• May be required to provide valid identification, undergo criminal background checks and drug screenings, complete necessary immunizations and annual TB testing, and fulfill healthcare training.

• The successful candidate must be capable of working with controlled technology in accordance with United States export control laws.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• 401(k) retirement plan

• Life insurance

• Long-term and short-term disability insurance

• Paid parking/public transportation

• Paid time off

• Paid sick and safe time