Dosimetrist, Phoenix, AZ

thegialliancemanagementllccompany; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Cyberknife & Arizona Radiation Therapy Specialist is seeking a Certified Medical Dosimetrist to design, calculate, and optimize individualized radiation treatment plans in collaboration with Radiation Oncologists and Medical Physicists. This role uses Varian Ethos, TrueBeam, Cyberknife and TomoTherapy.

The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in treatment planning, image-guided and adaptive radiation therapy, and work well within a multidisciplinary oncology team to ensure safe,

Qualifications

• CMD-certified dosimetrist with clinical treatment planning experience.
• Strong expertise in IGRT and adaptive radiation therapy techniques.
• Experience with a range of treatment platforms (Ethos, TrueBeam, CyberKnife, TomoTherapy).
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with physicians and physicists.

Responsibilities

• Design and generate individualized radiation therapy treatment plans based on physician prescriptions and clinical protocols.
• Perform planning for multiple disease sites using 3D conformal RT, IMRT, VMAT, SBRT, SRS, and adaptive RT.
• Utilize planning systems to create safe, efficient, and clinically optimal plans.
• Review plans for target coverage, dose conformity, and organ-at-risk constraints.
• Perform dose calculations and plan optimization following physician directives.
• Participate in physician plan reviews and implement feedback.
• Prepare treatment documentation for delivery team.

Skills

Dosimetry

Treatment planning

IMRT

VMAT

SBRT

SRS

Adaptive RT

Image guidance

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

CMD certification

Tools

Varian Ethos

TrueBeam

Cyberknife

TomoTherapy

Job description

Phoenix Cyberknife & Arizona Radiation Therapy Specialist is seeking for a Certified Medical Dosimetrist

The Certified Medical Dosimetrist is responsible for designing, calculating, and optimizing individualized radiation treatment plans in collaboration with Radiation Oncologists and Medical Physicists. This position plays a critical role in delivering safe, accurate, and high-quality radiation therapy using advanced treatment technologies, including Varian Ethos, TrueBeam, Cyberknife and TomoTherapy.

The ideal candidate will have strong clinical expertise in treatment planning, image-guided and adaptive radiation therapy, and complex treatment techniques. The Dosimetrist must be able to work independently while collaborating effectively with physicians, physicists, radiation therapists, and the broader multidisciplinary oncology team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Treatment Planning

• Design and generate individualized radiation therapy treatment plans based on physician prescriptions, target volumes, normal tissue constraints, and established clinical protocols.


• Perform treatment planning for a wide range of disease sites using 3D conformal radiation therapy, IMRT, VMAT, SBRT, SRS, and adaptive radiation therapy techniques.


• Utilize advanced planning systems and technology to create safe, efficient, and clinically optimal treatment plans.


• Review and evaluate treatment plans to ensure appropriate target coverage, dose conformity, homogeneity, and adherence to normal tissue constraints.


• Perform dose calculations and plan optimization in accordance with physician directives and departmental standards.


• Participate in physician plan review and make appropriate modifications based on clinical feedback.


• Prepare treatment documentation and communicate plan requirements clearly to the treatment delivery team.

Ethos Adaptive Radiation Therapy

• Develop and optimize treatment plans for patients treated on the Varian Ethos platform.


• Participate in adaptive radiation therapy workflows, including plan preparation, contour review support, plan evaluation, and adaptive treatment planning.


• Collaborate with Radiation Oncologists, Medical Physicists, and Radiation Therapists to support daily adaptive treatment workflows.


• Evaluate adapted treatment plans to ensure clinical objectives, target coverage, and organ-at-risk constraints are met.


• Assist with the development and implementation of standardized workflows, templates, and planning protocols for Ethos adaptive treatments.


• Maintain knowledge of emerging adaptive radiation therapy technologies and best practices.

TrueBeam Treatment Planning

• Create and optimize treatment plans for delivery on Varian TrueBeam linear accelerators.


• Develop plans utilizing advanced treatment techniques, including IMRT, 3D, SBRT, and SRS, as applicable.


• Support planning for image-guided radiation therapy and motion management techniques.


• Collaborate with physicians and physicists to develop treatment approaches for complex and high-dose treatments.


• Ensure plans are optimized for efficient and safe delivery while meeting established clinical objectives.

Quality and Safety

• Perform thorough plan checks and participate in quality assurance processes before treatment delivery.


• Verify treatment plans are complete, accurate, and consistent with physician prescriptions and departmental policies.


• Work closely with Medical Physics to support patient-specific quality assurance and resolve treatment planning concerns.


• Identify potential safety concerns and participate in corrective action and process improvement initiatives.


• Maintain compliance with all applicable regulatory, accreditation, and departmental requirements.


• Participate in chart rounds, peer review, quality improvement projects, and multidisciplinary conferences as appropriate.

Clinical Collaboration

• Collaborate closely with Radiation Oncologists to understand treatment intent and develop appropriate planning strategies.


• Communicate effectively with Medical Physicists regarding treatment planning, dose calculations, plan quality, and technical considerations.


• Work with Radiation Therapists to ensure treatment plans are clinically deliverable and operationally efficient.


• Participate in multidisciplinary discussions and contribute dosimetry expertise to patient care decisions.


• Provide education and support to clinical staff regarding treatment planning techniques and technology.

Additional Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and maintenance of treatment planning standards, templates, protocols, and procedures.


• Participate in the implementation of new technologies, software, treatment techniques, and clinical workflows.


• Maintain accurate and complete documentation within the electronic medical record and radiation oncology information systems.


• Stay current with advancements in radiation oncology, adaptive therapy, treatment planning, and dosimetry.


• Participate in continuing education and profes