Dosimetrist - Levine Cancer Proton Therapy

Advocate Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 88,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health benefits

Educational Assistance Program

Job summary

Advocate Health in Charlotte, NC is seeking a qualified Medical Dosimetrist to perform treatment planning, dose calculations and consultancy for external beams and brachytherapy. The role requires 1 year of dosimetry experience and MDCB certification, with opportunities to participate in clinical research within a major academic health system.

The position is full-time, 40 hours weekly, day shift, with a sign-on bonus eligibility.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• Board certified by the Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board required.
• 1-year medical dosimetry experience required.

Responsibilities

• Performs treatment planning dose distributions and calculations for external beams and brachytherapy, including 3-D planning, IMRT, seed implants and stereotactic radiosurgery.
• Oversees medical dosimetry practices and procedures.
• Consults with staff on implementation of the treatment plan.
• Performs calculations and provides technical support as required.
• Creates software files for localization and ensures implementation by staff.
• Participate in clinical research protocols and maintains active MDCB credentials.

Skills

Treatment planning

IMRT

SRS

Seed implants

3-D planning

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Board certified by MDCB

Job description

Department:

39026 Carolinas Medical Center - LC: Radiation Therapy: Advanced

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Day shift; 730am-430p

This position is Sign-on Bonus eligible. Based on eligibility.

Pay Range:

$63.45 - $95.20

Essential Functions

• Performs treatment planning dose distributions and calculations for external beams and brachytherapy, including 3-D planning, IMRT, seed implants and stereotactic radiosurgery.
• Oversees medical dosimetry practices and procedures.
• Consults with staff on implementation of the treatment plan.
• Performs calculations and provides technical support as required.
• Creates software files for localization and ensures implementation by staff.
• Participate in clinical research protocols and maintains active Registration and Credential Repository (CTEP) account.
• Enhances professional growth and development by attending continuing education programs, in-services, and maintains medical education requirements as directed by the current license agency, Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board (MDCB).
• Coordinates and assists with treatment simulations and tumor localizations using all diagnostic modalities.
• Adheres to the Hybrid Dosimetry Assignment Guidelines Policy, and facility approved onsite/remote schedule.

Physical Requirements

Visual and motor skills required. Ability to lift minimum of 40 pounds. Travel to other locations.

Education, Experience and Certifications

HS Diploma or GED required. Board certified by the Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board required. 1-year medical dosimetry experience required.

Our CommitmenttoYou:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate’s job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.