Dosimetrist — Radiation Therapy Planning Specialist

University of California - Irvine Health; Fountain Valley (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Sick and vacation time

Retirement savings plans

Employee discounts

Job summary

The incumbent generates and administers radiation therapy treatment plans and dose calculations in consultation with radiation oncologists and/or medical physicists at UCI Health. Accurate documentation of radioactive material usage is required, with opportunities to mentor students and residents in radiation therapy administration.

This role requires ARRT and CRT certification (or a BS in Physics), exceptional communication, and ability to work variable shifts, including weekends and holidays,

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of billing codes for procedures in an academic hospital.
• Understanding of medical terminology.
• One year of training in dosimetry or equivalent education/experience.
• Must possess ARRT and CRT for radiation therapy technology or a BS in Physics.
• Ability to operate radiation therapy planning systems and record-and-verify software.

Responsibilities

• Generate and administer radiation therapy treatment plans and dose calculations in consultation with radiation oncologists and medical physicists.
• Accurately document use of radioactive materials.
• Assist in teaching and training students, residents, physicians in radiation therapy administration and protocols.

Skills

Billing codes knowledge

Medical terminology

Customer service

Communication skills

English writing

Team collaboration

Education

BS in Physics

ARRT/CRT certification

Tools

ARIA

Eclipse

Job description

The incumbent generates and administers radiation therapy treatment plans and dose calculations in consultation with radiation oncologists and/or medical physicists at UCI Health. Accurate documentation of radioactive material usage is required, with opportunities to mentor students and residents in radiation therapy administration.

This role requires ARRT and CRT certification (or a BS in Physics), exceptional communication, and ability to work variable shifts, including weekends and holidays,