Dosimetrist

RWJBarnabas Health; Livingston (NJ); On-site; USD 131,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Retirement Plans

Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Programs

Pet Insurance Discounts

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a Dosimetrist for the Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston, NJ. The role centers on planning and quality assurance for radiation therapy, with day-shift hours and a competitive annual salary.

Responsibilities include treatment planning, dose calculation, and collaboration with physicians, physicists, and therapists to ensure precise, safe patient care. The position emphasizes professional growth within a supportive team, with comprehensive benefits as

Qualifications

• Graduate of a hospital/college affiliated medical dosimetry program or BA/BS in physical/biological sciences with on-the-job dosimetry training.
• Registered Radiation Therapist or equivalent credential plus supervised dosimetry experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in intracavitary and interstitial brachytherapy and dose distribution calculations.
• Design treatment plans delivering prescribed radiation dose.
• Participate in clinical research and continuing education in dosimetry.
• Supervise therapists during treatment delivery and ensure quality and safety.

Job description

Dosimetrist

Req #: 0000265341

Category: Radiology / Imaging / Radiation

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Day

Facility: Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center

Department: Radiation Oncology

Pay Range: $131,200.00 - $170,700.00 per year

Location: 112 Old Short Hills Road, Livingston, NJ 07039

Job Title: Dosimetrist

Location: Melchiorre Cancer Center

Department Name: Radiation Oncology

Req #: 0000265341

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $131,200.00 - $170,700.00 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.

At RWJBarnabas Health, Dosimetrists become part of a purpose-driven environment where teamwork, innovation, and compassionate care come together to support exceptional patient outcomes. This Dosimetrist role offers opportunities for professional growth, supportive collaboration, and a culture committed to quality, safety, and continuous improvement. As a Dosimetrist, you will play a critical role in performing high-quality diagnostic and therapeutic treatment planning examinations while ensuring patients feel informed, comfortable, and cared for throughout their experience. Joining RWJBarnabas Health means joining a community where every Dosimetrist is encouraged to grow, innovate, and make a meaningful impact.

A typical day for a Dosimetrist may include:

• Assist in intracavitary and interstitial brachytherapy procedures and in the subsequent manual and/or computer calculation of the dose distributions of these treatments.
• Consider dose-limiting structures in the design of treatment plans and document dose in accordance with the Radiation Oncologist's prescription.
• 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.
• Participate in clinical research for the development and implementation of new techniques.
• Participate in continuing education in the area of current treatment planning techniques, and advances in medical dosimetry.
• Participate in treatment simulations and tumor localization on dedicated devices, including CT, MRI, and PET when indicated, for radiation oncology treatment planning.
• 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.
• Perform, or assist in the planning of the fabrication of compensation filters, custom shields, wedges, and other beam modifying devices.
• Perform, or assist in the planning of the production of moulds, casts, and other immobilization devices.
• 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 application of specific methods of dosimetry including ion chamber, TLD, or film measurement as directed by the Medical Physicist.
• Teach applied aspects of medical dosimetry to students and residents, as assigned.

This role might be for you if:

• You prioritize the patient as number one and put forth the utmost quality in duties performed as Dosimetrist.
• You thrive in a collaborative environment and enjoy partnering closely with radiation oncologists, physicists, therapists, and other members of the care team.
• You're detail oriented and comfortable balancing precision, clinical judgement, and efficiency in a fast-paced setting.
• You're confident using treatment planning systems and committed to maintaining the highest standards of quality and patient safety.

To be considered for this Dosimetrist opportunity, you must:

• Graduate of a formally organized hospital or college affiliated medical dosimetry program with clinical and classroom curriculum, and other training and/or experience as a medical dosimetrist so that the total duration of study, training and experience is at least 18 months or possesses a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Sciences degree with a major in the physical or biological sciences, or is a registered radiation therapy technologist. Together with either of these credentials, the applicant also demonstrates completion of two or more years on-the-job training and work experience in medical dosimetry under the supervision of a Certified Medical Dosimetrist or Medical Physicist, OR,
• The employee possesses an Associate of Science, a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science degree in a field other than those of the physical or biological sciences. Together with this degree, the applicant also demonstrates completion of on-the-job training in medical dosimetry under the supervision of a Certified Medical Dosimetrist or Medical Physicist and has a subsequent period of supervised work experience in medical dosimetry of a minimum of four years.

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• 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!

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer