Dosimetrist - Hybrid or Remote

City of Hope; Lancaster (CA); Remote; USD 83,289 - 139,110; Full time

Job summary

The City of Hope seeks a Dosimetrist in Lancaster, CA to perform CT simulation and build treatment plans using advanced 3-D techniques. Under guidance from a staff physicist, you will manage patient dosimetry, conduct calculations for treatment, and ensure the accuracy of the planning system.

Flexibility in work location is offered, with preference for onsite presence. Candidates should hold a relevant degree or certification, and be eligible for MDCB within two years.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or completion of a 12-month Medical Dosimetry program.
• CMD certification with 24 months experience can substitute education.
• Eligible for MDCB or must achieve it within two years.

Responsibilities

• Assess dosimetry and physics requirements for physician prescriptions.
• Recommend treatment strategies to the physician.
• Perform 2-D, 3-D, and IMRT treatment planning.
• Plan for HDR and interstitial brachytherapy.
• Digitize and import beam-shaping blocks after simulation.
• Contour normal tissues per physician instructions.

Skills

CT simulation

3-D treatment planning

patient dosimetry

dose calculation

quality assurance checks

Education

Bachelor’s degree or Medical Dosimetry program

Job description

Dosimetrist – Radiation Oncology (Lancaster, CA) (Onsite, Hybrid, or Remote)

City of Hope is searching for a Dosimetrist to perform CT simulation and build treatment plans using 3‑D computer‑assisted techniques. Under the guidance of a staff physicist, the role includes patient dosimetry, hand calculations for external beam therapy, dose calculation for irregular fields, preparation of total body irradiation data, and quality assurance checks on the treatment planning system to ensure accuracy and safety.

Tentative Schedule: Full‑time staff may choose to work onsite, hybrid, or remote for this position. The department highly prefers onsite presence, if possible.

Responsibilities

• Independently assess the necessary dosimetry and physics requirements for fulfilling the physician’s prescription
• Recommend treatment strategies to the physician
• Perform 2‑, 3‑D, and IMRT treatment planning
• Perform treatment planning for HDR and interstitial brachytherapy (where applicable)
• Digitize and import all beam‑shaping blocks at the completion of the simulation process
• Contour normal tissues according to physician instructions

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or graduate of a 12‑month Medical Dosimetry program; CMD certification with 24 months experience post‑certification may substitute for the minimum education requirement
• Board‑eligible experience as required
• MDCB or eligible; must achieve MDCB within two years
• Hourly Pay Range: $60.46/hr – $80.72/hr – $100.98/hr

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.