Dosimetrist

University of Miami; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Miami's Radiation Oncology Department seeks a Dosimetrist to collaborate with medical physicists and radiation oncologists on optimal treatment plans. The role involves contouring structures, planning beam geometry for various modalities, and ensuring accurate dose calculations and documentation.

The position requires an Associate degree (or dosimetry training) and certification (or eligibility), plus two years of relevant clinical dosimetry experience.

Qualifications

• Associate degree (2-year) in a science-related field or completion of a dosimetry training program.
• Certified or eligible for certification by the Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board.
• Two years of full-time relevant work experience or completion of a clinical dosimetry training program in Radiation Therapy.

Responsibilities

• Designs a treatment plan (3DCRT, IMRT, VMAT, SRS, SBRT) with optimal beam geometry.
• Contours normal and dose-limiting structures using multiple data sets.
• Creates and transfers reference images and localization markers for portal verification.
• Performs simulations and tumor localization with specified imaging devices.
• Plans fabrication of compensation filters, shields, wedges, and beam modifying devices.
• Plans production of molds, casts, and immobilization devices.
• Communicates treatment plan details to the radiology team and imaging parameters.
• Calculates accurate dose delivery and documents in patient records; verifies accuracy.
• Assists Medical Physicist with radiation safety and QA of plans and equipment.
• Operates QA on treatment planning computers under physicist supervision.
• Assists in receiving, loading, and shipping of radioactive materials.

Skills

Linear accelerator operation

Image registration (CT/MRI/PET)

Radiation safety

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Radiation oncology knowledge

Education

Associate degree (2-year) in science or dosimetry training

Certification by Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board (or eligible)

Job description

Current Employees: If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position, please review this tip sheet. The Radiation Oncology Department at the University of Miami has an exciting opportunity for a Dosimetrist.

SUMMARY

Works closely with medical physicists and radiation oncologists to develop the best radiation treatment plan for cancer patients by determining the level of energy needed in linear accelerators to shrink and eliminate tumors.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Designs a treatment plan (3DCRT, IMRT, VMAT, SRS, SBRT) with optimal beam geometry, to deliver a prescribed radiation dose.
• Identifies and contours normal and dose-limiting structures by utilizing images from one or more data sets.
• Creates and transfers reference images and localization markers for portal verification and treatment delivery.
• Performs simulations and tumor localization using specified imaging devices.
• Plans and implements the fabrication of compensation filters, custom shields, wedges, and other beam modifying devices.
• Plans and implements the production of molds, casts, and other immobilization devices.
• Communicates and advises the radiation oncology team regarding treatment plan implementation, including: the correct use of immobilization devices, compensators, wedges, field arrangement, and other treatment or imaging parameters.
• Performs calculations for the accurate delivery of the prescribed dose, documents all pertinent information in the patient record, and verifies the mathematical accuracy of all calculations by an approved method.
• Provides assistance and technical support to the Medical Physicist, in radiation safety and protection, qualitative machine calibrations, quality assurance of treatment plans and radiation oncology equipment.
• Operates and performs quality assurance, under the direction of the Medical Physicist, on the treatment planning computer(s).
• Assists in the receiving, loading, and shipping of radioactive materials.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge in the areas of anatomy, physiology, clinical oncology, radiobiology, radiation physics, and radiation safety.
• Expertise in the technical aspects of radiation oncology and medical physics to develop optimal treatment plans.
• Knowledge and ability to use linear accelerator machine equipment.
• Proficiency in image registration with various image data sets to include CT, MRI and PET.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Critical thinking and problem solving skills.

At least Associate (2-year) degree in a science-related field or completion of dosimetry training program (bachelors or master of dosimetry or certificate in degree). Certified (or eligible) for certification by the Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board.

Two (2) year of full-time relevant work experience or completion of clinical dosimetry training program in the field of Radiation Therapy required.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Job Status: Full time Employee Type: Staff

The mission of the University of Miami is to transform lives through education, research, innovation, and service. A vibrant and diverse academic and healthcare community, the University of Miami and the University of Miami Health System ("UHealth") have rapidly progressed to become one of the nation’s top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation. The University comprises 12 schools and colleges serving undergraduate and graduate students in more than 350 majors and programs. Visit welcome.miami.edu/about-um to learn more about our points of pride. The University ranks No. 55 on U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 Best Colleges list and ranked No. 49 in the 2022 Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings. Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is ranked the #1 eye hospital in the USA and offers some of the nation's premiere eye doctors to treat every eye condition for adults. Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer, part of the Miller School of Medicine, received the prestigious National Cancer Institute designation in 2019. The University of Miami and UHealth have also ranked among the Forbes Best Employers and Best Employers for Women on several occasions, most recently in 2022. With more than 17,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for excellence, and is driven by a powerful mission to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based based on certain categories protected by Federal law.