Certified Medical Dosimetrist - PRN

AIMS Locum Tenens; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Part time

Job summary

AIMS Locum Tenens seeks a Certified Medical Dosimetrist (CMD) to support the Radiation Oncology Service at Brooke Army Medical Center in Texas. This on-site, PRN position requires collaboration with radiation oncologists, physicists, and therapists to create safe, effective treatment plans.

Requirements include a JRCERT-accredited dosimetry program or 36 months of clinical dosimetry experience, CMD certification through MDCB, BLS, and Texas licensure.

Qualifications

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• Must possess and maintain Certified Medical Dosimetrist (CMD) certification through MDCB
• Must maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Minimum 5 years of clinical medical dosimetry experience within the last 6 years, including 3D treatment planning with IGRT and IMRT-based techniques under supervision of a board-certified Medical Physicist

Responsibilities

• Perform 3D radiation treatment planning, IGRT/IMRT-based techniques under supervision of a CMS physicist.
• Develop treatment plans for IMRT, VMAT, IGRT, SGRT, SBRT, SRS, TBI and TSE treatments.
• Perform MU calculations and other dosimetry calculations.
• Obtain contours, register images, determine volumes, and fuse CT/MR/PET images for planning.
• Collaborate with physicians and physicists to finalize plans.
• Enter prescriptions and treatment parameters into planning/record systems.
• Conduct quality-control and quality-assurance activities and maintain records.
• Support clinical research protocols and continuing education.

Skills

3D planning

IGRT

IMRT

VMAT

SBRT

SRS

TBI

TSE

Education

JRCERT‑accredited dosimetry program

36 months clinical dosimetry experience

Tools

Treatment planning software

Job description

Job overview

AIMS Locum Tenens is seeking an experienced Certified Medical Dosimetrist - PRN to support the Radiation Oncology Service within the Department of Radiology at Brooke Army Medical Center, TX. The Dosimetrist works closely with radiation oncologists, medical physicists, and radiation therapists to create safe and accurate radiation treatment plans for cancer patients. This position uses specialized imaging, treatment-planning software, and radiation dose calculations to determine how prescribed radiation can effectively target tumors while minimizing exposure to surrounding healthy tissue. This is an on-site, emergency/mission-essential position in a large military academic medical center; telework is not authorized.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform 3D radiation treatment planning, including IGRT and IMRT-based techniques, under the supervision of a board-certified medical physicist.
• Develop treatment plans for IMRT, VMAT, IGRT, SGRT, SBRT, SRS, TBI and TSE treatments.
• Perform treatment planning for LDR and HDR brachytherapy, including prostate, gynecologic, breast, and skin applications.
• Perform hand and computer-based Monitor Unit (MU) calculations and other required dosimetry calculations.
• Obtain patient contours, register image sets, determine treatment volumes, and perform CT, MR, and PET image fusion for treatment planning.
• Work with radiation oncologists and medical physicists to develop, review, verify, and finalize treatment plans before treatment.
• Enter and transfer prescriptions and treatment parameters into radiation oncology treatment-planning and record systems.
• Perform required quality-control and quality-assurance activities and maintain accurate treatment documentation.
• Support applicable national clinical research protocols and participate in required continuing education and professional activities.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Completion of a Medical Dosimetry program of at least 12 months accredited by JRCERT, or completion of 36 months of clinical medical dosimetry experience under the direction of a Certified Medical Dosimetrist or Medical Physicist plus 24 continuing-education credits approved by MDCB,

Certification

Must possess and maintain Certified Medical Dosimetrist (CMD) certification through the Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board (MDCB) and required Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Experience

Minimum 5 years of clinical medical dosimetry experience within the last 6 years, including 3D treatment planning with IGRT and IMRT-based techniques under the supervision of a board-certified Medical Physicist.

Licensure

Must maintain a current, active, valid, and unrestricted license from the Texas Medical Board.

Citizenship

Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Schedule

Monday-Friday, 0600-1600, while contract personnel may be scheduled Sunday-Saturday across the 0001-2400 coverage period. The Department establishes individual schedules, with shifts ranging from 8 to 12 hours, including a 30- or 60-minute unpaid lunch. Regular duty hours are expected to average approximately 40 hours per week. Actual schedules are determined by the supervisor and may change with mission requirements.

Additional Requirements

Candidate must meet BAMC/DHA credentialing, occupational health, physical examination, TB screening and immunization requirements, including annual influenza vaccination. Contract personnel must have an active Tier 1 investigation prior to beginning services and maintain the required security status throughout contract performance.