Dosimetrist: Advanced Radiation Treatment Planning

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

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.