Dosimetrist

Meds Talent LLC; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

Free Parking

Paid time off

Education assistance

403(b) with employer matching

Wellness Program

Housing

Job summary

Meds Talent LLC is seeking a Radiation Therapy Dosimetrist for a Grand Junction, CO-based role at Grand Valley Oncology. This onsite position requires a CMD credential and a strong dosimetry background; relocation to Grand Junction is required.

Responsibilities include treatment planning support, data acquisition for contours and CT simulations, and supervision of therapists during plan implementation. Competitive hourly pay and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 3 years of dosimetry experience under supervision.
• Certified Medical Dosimetrist (CMD) credential.
• Total of 5 years of dosimetry experience.

Responsibilities

• Plans treatment techniques that deliver prescribed dosage of radiation.
• Obtains and/or supervises obtaining patient data for contours, localization files, CT scans and port films.
• Coordinates simulations with tumor localization procedures.
• Enters dosage calculations in patients’ radiation therapy chart.
• Supervises therapists in the implementation of treatment plans.
• Completes and/or assists in planning and building beam modifying devices.
• Obtains localization films for intracavity insertions, calculates isodose distributions and prepares sources for loading.
• Responsible for radiation room surveys of patients with intracavity or interstitial procedures.
• Assists with maintaining radioactive sources.
• Provides technical assistance to the Radiation Physicist.

Skills

Dosimetry

Radiation Therapy

Team supervision

Education

Certified Medical Dosimetrist (CMD)

High School Diploma

Tools

Eclipse Treatment Planning

Mosaiq

Radformation

RadCalc

Mobius

Job description

Position Highlights: ONSITE Only, No hybrid option

• Position: Radiation Therapy Dosimetrist
• Job Type: Exempt
• Location: Grand Valley Oncology

System/Equipment: Eclipse Treatment Planning, Mosaiq Record & Verify, Radformation, RadCalc and Mobius.

Responsibilities:

• Plans treatment techniques that deliver prescribed dosage of radiation.
• Obtains and/or supervises obtaining patient data for taking patient contours, localization files, CT scans and port films.
• Coordinates simulations with tumor localization procedures.
• Enters dosage calculations in patients’ radiation therapy chart.
• Supervises therapists in the implementation of treatment plans.
• Completes and/or assists in planning and building beam modifying devices.
• Obtains localization films for intracavity insertions, calculates isodose distributions and prepares sources for loading. Assists in other brachytherapy procedures.
• Responsible for radiation room surveys of patients having intracavity or interstitial procedures.
• Assists with maintaining radioactive sources.
• Provides technical assistance to the Radiation Physicist.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent and three years of dosimetry experience under the supervision of a dosimetrist, medical physicist or radiation oncologist or equivalency.
• Credentialed as a Certified Medical Dosimetrist by the American Association of Medical Dosimetry.
• 5 years of dosimetry experience

Compensation:

• $69.00 – $79.35 per hour, depending on education and experience.
• Discretionary bonuses, relocation expenses, merit increase, market adjustments, recognition bonuses, and other forms of discretionary compensation may be available.
• Life Insurance
• Free Parking
• Paid time off
• Education assistance
• 403(b) with employer matching
• Wellness Program
• Additional benefits based on employment status
• Housing

Additional Information:

• Relocation: Must relocate to Grand Junction, CO 81505 before starting work.