DOSIMETRIST - Fountain Valley Rad Oncology - FT Days

UC Irvine; Fountain Valley (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Sick and vacation time

Retirement savings plans

Discounts and perks

Job summary

UCI Health is seeking a skilled radiation therapy dosimetrist to generate and administer treatment plans in collaboration with oncologists and medical physicists. The role includes dose calculations and documentation, ensuring safe, effective care for patients across our system.

Responsibilities also include training residents and students in therapy administration and protocols, with emphasis on accuracy and patient safety. A strong background in dosimetry and ARIA/Eclipse is essential.

Qualifications

• Formal dosimetry training or equivalent experience.
• ARRT and CRT certification required or BS in Physics.
• BLS certification required.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication.

Responsibilities

• Generate and administer radiation therapy treatment plans and dose calculations.
• Document use of radioactive materials accurately.
• Assist in teaching trainees in radiation therapy administration and protocols.

Skills

ARRT certification

CRT certification

BLS certification

English communication

Record-and-verify system (ARIA)

Radiation therapy planning software

Customer service skills

Multi-modality image manipulation

Education

BS in Physics

Diploma in Radiologic Technology

Medical dosimetry certification (MDCB)

Tools

ARIA

VARIAN ECLIPSE

Job description

Who We Are

UCI Health is one of California's largest academic health systems and the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine. Established on July 1, 1976, UCI Health has grown into a 1,461-bed health system that includes UCI Health - Orange, UCI Health - Irvine, four Community Network hospitals and a growing network of ambulatory care centers across Orange and Los Angeles counties.

Who We Are

UCI Health is one of California's largest academic health systems and the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine. Established on July 1, 1976, UCI Health has grown into a 1,461-bed health system that includes UCI Health - Orange, UCI Health - Irvine, four Community Network hospitals and a growing network of ambulatory care centers across Orange and Los Angeles counties.

As Orange County’s only academic health systems, UCI Health is home to the only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center based in the county, the region’s only American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, American College of Emergency Physicians Gold Level 1 Geriatric Emergency Department and a nationally recognized regional burn center verified by the American Burn Association. Powered by UC Irvine, UCI Health serves 5.6 million people across Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County through excellence in patient care, research and medical education.

Your Role on the Team

Position Summary

The incumbent generates and administers radiation therapy treatment plans and dose calculations necessary for patient treatment and in consultation with radiation oncologists and/or medical physicists. Accurately documents use of radioactive materials. Assists in teaching and training students, residents, physicians, etc. in radiation therapy administration and protocols.

Required Qualifications

What It Takes to be Successful

• Working knowledge of relevant billing codes as they apply to procedures and activities performed in an academic hospital
• Understanding of medical terminology
• One year of training in dosimetry or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Must possess valid ARRT and CRT for radiation therapy technology or BS in Physics
• Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties
• Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Current BLS certification
• Advanced knowledge of record-and-verify system(s) (e.g. ARIA) and experience using a record-and-verify system in an electronic treatment chart environment
• Ability to work variable shifts including weekends and holidays
• Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System
• Ability to competently operate modern radiation therapy treatment planning systems/software & multimodality image manipulation software
• Ability to assist multiple UCI Radiation Oncology through remote access or on-site if needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficient with VARIAN ECLIPSE treatment planning software and ARIA
• Medical dosimetry certification by MDCB
• Knowledge of University and medical center organizations, policies, procedures and forms
• Graduation from an accredited School of Radiologic Technology
• Bilingual skills in English and Spanish and/or Vietnamese

Total Rewards

We offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

Conditions Of Employment

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Employment Misconduct*
• Legal Right to Work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment
• Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page: https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact UCI's Employee Experience Center (EEC) at [e-mail] or at [phone], Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship

Must be able to provide proof of work authorization