Dosimetrist - UHealth SoLé Mia

University of Miami; Aventura (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking institution focused on advancing cancer treatment. As a Dosimetrist, you will collaborate with medical physicists and oncologists to create optimal radiation treatment plans for patients. Your expertise in radiation physics and safety will be crucial in ensuring accurate dose delivery and patient care. This role offers a unique opportunity to impact lives while working with cutting-edge technology in a supportive environment. If you are passionate about making a difference in oncology and possess the necessary skills and qualifications, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Tuition remission

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• At least an Associate degree in a science-related field or completion of dosimetry training.
• Two years of relevant work experience or completion of clinical dosimetry training required.

Responsibilities

• Designs treatment plans using 3DCRT, IMRT, VMAT, SRS, SBRT techniques.
• Operates treatment planning computers and performs quality assurance.

Skills

Anatomy knowledge

Physiology knowledge

Clinical oncology knowledge

Radiobiology knowledge

Radiation physics knowledge

Radiation safety knowledge

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Effective communication

Education

Associate degree in a science-related field

Certification by the Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board

Clinical dosimetry training program

Tools

Linear accelerator machine equipment

Treatment planning computer(s)

Job description

Dosimetrist - UHealth SoLé Mia

Apply locations

North Miami, FL

Time type: Full time

Posted on: Posted 2 Days Ago

Job requisition id: R100085030

SUMMARY

Works closely with medical physicists and radiation oncologists to develop the best radiation treatment plan for cancer patients by determining the level of energy needed in linear accelerators to shrink and eliminate tumors.

CORE FUNCTIONS

• Designs a treatment plan (3DCRT, IMRT, VMAT, SRS, SBRT) with optimal beam geometry, to deliver a prescribed radiation dose.
• Identifies and contours normal and dose-limiting structures by utilizing images from one or more data sets.
• Creates and transfers reference images and localization markers for portal verification and treatment delivery.
• Performs simulations and tumor localization using specified imaging devices.
• Plans and implements the fabrication of compensation filters, custom shields, wedges, and other beam modifying devices.
• Plans and implements the production of molds, casts, and other immobilization devices.
• Communicates and advises the radiation oncology team regarding treatment plan implementation, including: the correct use of immobilization devices, compensators, wedges, field arrangement, and other treatment or imaging parameters.
• Performs calculations for the accurate delivery of the prescribed dose, documents all pertinent information in the patient record, and verifies the mathematical accuracy of all calculations by an approved method.
• Provides assistance and technical support to the Medical Physicist, in radiation safety and protection, qualitative machine calibrations, quality assurance of treatment plans and radiation oncology equipment.
• Operates and performs quality assurance, under the direction of the Medical Physicist, on the treatment planning computer(s).
• Assists in the receiving, loading, and shipping of radioactive materials.

QUALIFICATIONS

• At least Associate (2-year) degree in a science-related field or completion of dosimetry training program (bachelors or master of dosimetry or certificate in degree).
• Certified (or eligible) for certification by the Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board.
• Two (2) years of full-time relevant work experience or completion of clinical dosimetry training program in the field of Radiation Therapy required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge in the areas of anatomy, physiology, clinical oncology, radiobiology, radiation physics, and radiation safety.
• Expertise in the technical aspects of radiation oncology and medical physics to develop optimal treatment plans.
• Knowledge and ability to use linear accelerator machine equipment.
• Proficiency in image registration with various image data sets to include CT, MRI, and PET.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission, and more.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.