Dosimetrist - Hollings Cancer Center (Murrells Inlet, SC)

MUSC Health; Murrells Inlet (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in cancer care is seeking a skilled Dosimetrist to join their dynamic team at the Hollings Cancer Center. In this pivotal role, you will collaborate with radiation oncologists and physicists to develop precise treatment plans utilizing advanced techniques such as IMRT and VMAT. Your expertise will contribute to ensuring optimal patient positioning and treatment efficacy. This facility, recognized for its commitment to quality care, offers a supportive environment where your contributions will make a significant impact on patient outcomes. If you are passionate about making a difference in cancer treatment, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and graduation from a JRCERT-accredited dosimetry program required.
• Must obtain MDCB certification within two years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Work with a team of oncologists and physicists to create treatment plans.
• Participate in CT simulations and ensure proper patient positioning.

Skills

Contouring normal structures

Creating treatment plans

IMRT techniques

VMAT techniques

Collaboration with physicians

CT simulations

Patient positioning

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Graduation from JRCERT-accredited dosimetry program

MDCB certification

Tools

Varian Truebeam linear accelerators

Siemens CT simulator

Varian Eclipse treatment planning system

ARIA record and verify software

Job description

Dosimetrist - Hollings Cancer Center (Murrells Inlet, SC)

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Job Description Summary

The successful candidate will work with a team comprising two radiation oncologists, one medical physicist, another dosimetrist, and seven radiation therapists. Responsibilities include contouring normal structures, creating treatment plans using conformal, IMRT, and VMAT techniques, and collaborating with physicians and physicists to ensure plans meet prescribed target and OAR metrics. The role also involves participating in CT simulations and clinical setups on linacs to ensure proper patient positioning for treatments.

Additional Details

• Entity: Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)
• Worker Type: Employee
• Worker Sub-Type: Regular
• Cost Center: CC002297 CHSCorp - GRTC (Georgetown Radiation Therapy Clinic)
• Pay Rate Type: Salary
• Pay Grade: Health-34
• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
• Work Shift: Day (United States of America)

Work Environment

This department utilizes two Varian Truebeam linear accelerators, a Siemens CT simulator, the Varian Eclipse treatment planning system, and ARIA record and verify software. MUSC Health Tidelands Health Radiation Therapy Center, located in Murrells Inlet, SC, is jointly operated by the Medical University of South Carolina and Tidelands Health hospital system. It is an ACR-accredited, NCI-designated cancer center situated on the Southeast Atlantic coast, offering a variety of amenities and activities in a pleasant setting.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and graduation from a JRCERT-accredited dosimetry program.
• Must obtain Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board (MDCB) certification within two years of hire.

Additional Information

As part of the Hollings Cancer Center Network, the facility provides comprehensive cancer care to the Grand Strand area, emphasizing high-quality treatment and patient wellbeing. The center is committed to diversity and equal opportunity employment. It participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm employment eligibility.