Dosimetrist

RWJBarnabas Health; Short Hills (NJ); Presencial; USD 128.000 - 174.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

PTO

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans

Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Programs

Discounts

Resumo da vaga

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a Dosimetrist in the Radiation Oncology department. You will participate in planning, dose calculations, and collaborative treatment delivery to ensure accurate, patient-centered care. The role emphasizes teamwork with oncologists, physicists, and therapists.

The position is salaried with a comprehensive benefits package, a supportive learning environment, and opportunities for professional growth within a leading healthcare system.

Qualificações

• Graduate of a formally organized hospital or college affiliated medical dosimetry program with clinical and classroom curriculum.
• Completion of on-the-job training in medical dosimetry under supervision and four years of supervised dosimetry work experience.

Responsabilidades

• Assist in designing and evaluating treatment plans.
• Perform dose calculations and verify accuracy under supervision.
• Collaborate with radiation oncologists, physicists, and therapists to ensure quality patient care.

Formação

Associate of Science / Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Science in non-physical/biological sciences

Descrição da vaga

vision insurance, paid time off, long term disability, tuition reimbursement

Dosimetrist
Req #: 0000265342
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 #: 0000265342

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 dosimetr...
• 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