Dosimetrist

Summit Health

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

Clifton, New Jersey

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The dosimetrist is responsible for generating and reviewing treatment plans, including 3D, IMRT, VMAT, SBRT, and SRS, using the Varian system. They also assist medical physicists and radiation oncologists while mentoring junior staff and participating in clinical research.

Qualifications

You have completed a medical dosimetry program and hold certification from the Medical Dosimetry Certification Board. You possess 1-2 years of experience and proficiency in advanced treatment planning techniques like IMRT, IGRT, SBRT, and SRS Gating.

Must Have Skills for ATS

IMRT

IGRT

SBRT

SRS Gating

Varian treatment planning system

CT

PET

MRI

brachytherapy

Job Description

About Our Company

We’re a physician-led, patient-centric network committed to simplifying health care 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 VillageMD and our operating companies Village Medical, Village Medical at Home, Summit Health, CityMD, and Starling Physicians.

When you join our team, you become part of a compassionate community of people who work hard every day to make health care better for all. We are innovating value-based care and leveraging integrated applications, population insights and staffing expertise to ensure all patients have access to high-quality, connected care services that provide better outcomes at a reduced total cost of care.

Please Note: We will only contact candidates regarding your applications from one of the following domains: @summithealth.com, @citymd.net, @villagemd.com, @villagemedical.com, @westmedgroup.com, @starlingphysicians.com, or @bmctotalcare.com.

Job Description

This is an ON-SITE position

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
  • Serve as an assistant to 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 consideration.
  • 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
  • 1 - 2 years of experience required
  • Must demonstrate proficiency in IMRT, IGRT, SBRT, SRS Gating and brachytherapy.

Travel

  • Ability to commute to satellite offices as needed
Pay Range: $124,100.00 - $155,200.00 Annual

The provided compensation range is based on industry standards and salary determinations will be made based on numerous factors including but not limited to years of experience and location of position.

About Our Commitment

Total Rewards at VillageMD

Our team members are essential to our mission to reshape healthcare through the power of connection. VillageMD highly values the critical role that health and wellness play in the lives of our team members and their families.  Participation in VillageMD’s benefit platform includes Medical, Dental, Life, Disability, Vision, FSA coverages and a 401k savings plan.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Our Company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to, and does 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.

Safety Disclaimer

Our Company cares about the safety of our employees and applicants. Our Company does not use chat rooms for job searches or communications. Our Company will never request personal information via informal chat platforms or unsecure email. Our Company will never ask for money or an exchange of money, banking or other personal information prior to the in-person interview. Be aware of potential scams while job seeking. Interviews are conducted at select Our Company locations during regular business hours only. For information on job scams, visit, https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/JobScams or file a complaint at https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/.

Summit Health

Summit Health helps patients with all of their primary care and specialty care needs. Whether it’s getting annual checkups, raising a family, or prioritizing healthy aging, Summit Health works as a team to deliver care that helps patients make the right choices and stay a step ahead of any issues. Exceptional doctors are committed to providing the best care and supporting patients over a lifetime. And if patients ever need urgent care, they can visit CityMD, whose providers are part of our connected care team. As part of VillageMD, Summit Health, CityMD, Village Medical, and Village Medical at Home serve millions of patients throughout their lives, wherever and whenever they need care. To learn more, visit summithealth.com or villagemd.com.
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