Dosimetrist II - Radiation Oncology

City of Hope; Duarte (CA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Hope in Duarte, CA seeks a Dosimetrist II in Radiation Oncology, offering hybrid or onsite work options. The role includes CT simulation, treatment planning with 3D techniques, and collaboration with a staff physicist.

Candidates should have MDCB certification, a related bachelor’s degree, and at least 3 years of certified dosimetry experience. Salary is commensurate with experience, with pay ranges for Dosimetrist I and II provided in the posting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Chemical, Physical, Biological, or other related major.
• 3 years as Certified Dosimetrist.
• Certification from Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board (MDCB)

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; HDR and interstitial brachytherapy.
• Digitize and import all beam shaping blocks at the completion of the simulation process.
• Contour normal tissues according to physician instructions.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Chemical, Physical, Biological, or other related major

Job description

Dosimetrist II – Radiation Oncology (Duarte) (Hybrid or Onsite)

Note: For out of area candidates, must be willing to relocate to local Duarte area

Join the transformative team at City of Hope, where we're changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, andtreatment facilitiesin Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix. Our dedicated and compassionate employees are driven by a common mission: To deliver the cures of tomorrow to the people who need them today.

As a Dosimetrist in Radiation Oncology, the primary responsibilities involve performing CT simulation and treatment planning using 3-dimensional computer-assisted techniques. Under the guidance of a staff physicist, the role includes conducting general patient dosimetry, incorporating hand calculations for external beam therapy, and calculating doses for irregularly shaped fields. Here, the Dosimetrist Team uses the following software, but not limited to: Aria, Eclipse, and AutoContouring/ClearCheck. As for hardware, this would include: Varian Truebeam v.4.1

Tentative Schedule:

Full‑time staff may choose to work hybrid or onsite for this position; the department highly prefers onsite presence, if possible.

As a successful candidate, you will:

• 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

• Digitize and import all beam shaping blocks at the completion of the simulation process

• Contour normal tissues according to physician instructions

Your qualifications should include:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Chemical, Physical, Biological, or other related major

• 3 years as Certified Dosimetrist

• Certification from Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board (MDCB)

• Note:

  • Dosimetrist I: <3 years of experiences - Pay Range: $58.61/hr - $76.20/hr - $93.78/hr

  • Dosimetrist II: >3 years of experiences - Pay Range: $64.47/hr - $83.82/hr - $103.16/hr

City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location. City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.