Dosimetry Supervisor

US Oncology Inc.; Webster (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

PTO

401k with company match

Wellness program

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Employee discounts

Job summary

Texas Oncology, Gulf Coast Region in TX, is seeking a Dosimetry Supervisor to lead dosimetry staff across multiple sites. The role requires CMD certification, a physical science degree, and seven years of dosimetry experience.

You will design treatment plans, coordinate QA, and mentor staff in a region with extensive cancer care services. The position offers a full-time schedule, competitive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth within a leading community oncology provider.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in physical science and a graduate of a formal dosimetry program.
• At least seven years of direct dosimetry experience are required.
• Must be a Certified Medical Dosimetrist (CMD) and hold a valid state license for radiation therapy.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and evaluate the dosimetry staff for multiple sites in collaboration with physicians and physicists.
• Design treatment plans by computer and imaging modalities to deliver prescribed radiation dose.
• Oversee regional dosimetry staff and ensure QA program effectiveness.
• Schedule coverage and direct planning goals across sites; interview, hire, and train staff.
• Lead ongoing education for newly hired dosimetrists and students; establish SMART goals with Chief Physicist.
• Maintain a safe, organized work environment and support capital equipment decisions.

Skills

Dosimetry planning

Leadership

Communication

Education

Associate’s degree in physical science

Graduate of a formal dosimetry program

CMD certification

State license for radiation therapy

Job description

Overview

Texas Oncology is looking for a Dosimetry Supervisor to join our team! This full-time position will support the Gulf Coast Region in TX. Our Region has 9 radiation oncology treatment sites, 10 dosimetrists, 10 physicists, 1 dosimetry student and 2 physics residents.

Texas Oncology is the largest community oncology provider in the country and has approximately 600+ providers in 220+ sites across Texas and southeastern Oklahoma. Our founders pioneered community-based cancer care because they believed in making the best available cancer care accessible to all communities, allowing people to fight cancer at home with the critical support of family and friends nearby. Our mission is still the same today - at Texas Oncology, we use leading-edge technology and research to deliver high-quality, high-touch, evidence-based cancer care to help our patients achieve “More breakthroughs. More victories.” ® in their fight against cancer. Today, Texas Oncology treats half of all Texans diagnosed with cancer on an annual basis.

Why work for us?

Come join our team that is responsible for helping lead Texas Oncology in treating more patients diagnosed with cancer than any other provider in Texas. We offer our employees a competitive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term disability coverage, a generous PTO program, a 401k plan that comes with a company match, a Wellness program that rewards you practicing a healthy lifestyle, and lots of other great perks such as Tuition Reimbursement, an Employee Assistance program and discounts on some of your favorite retailers.

Join a Team That Invests in Your Future

At Texas Oncology, we recognize the long-term impact of our people and are committed to rewarding performance and potential. That’s why select roles may be eligible to participate in our Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP): an incentive program designed to attract, retain, and reward top talent.

Responsibilities

What does the Dosimetry Supervisor do?

Responsible for the planning, coordination, and evaluation of the dosimetry staff for multiple sites. In collaboration with the medical physicist and radiation oncologist, designs treatment plans by means of computer and/or manual computation to determine a treatment field technique that will deliver a prescribed radiation dose. Uses multi-modality imaging studies to create and verify therapy portals. Oversee regional dosimetry staff. Performs patient-specific quality assurance techniques under the direction of the physicist. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, including the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

The essential duties and responsibilities (including but not limited to):

• Works under the direct supervision of a qualified Medical Physicist.


• Acts in a capacity to schedule coverage and direct planning goals.


• Organizes clinical treatment trials and procedures.


• Participates in QA program to assure accuracy of treatment plan and delivery.


• Accurately and independently creates radiation therapy treatment plans using computer software and various imaging modalities as indicated by physicians. Interprets and delineates anatomy and anatomical positioning on various imaging modalities.


• Assist with interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance and rewarding and disciplining employees.


• Functions as the director of the ongoing education and instruction of newly hired dosimetrists and students.


• Together with the Chief Physicist, creates SMART goals for direct reports.


• Assures dosimetry needs are met and schedules coverage for a multiple-site format as needed.


• Establishes and leads weekly meetings to provide and support the needs of the dosimetry team.


• Supports means for tracking and reporting individual dosimetrist productivity.


• Assists in the decision‑making process related to the proposal for the purchase of capital equipment by evaluating and communicating the needs of the dosimetry department.


• Maintains a clean, safe, and organized work environment.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate for the Dosimetry Supervisor will have the following background and experience.

• Associate’s degree in physical science and a graduate of a formal dosimetry program.


• At least seven years of direct dosimetry experience are required.


• Must be a Certified Medical Dosimetrist (CMD) and hold a valid state license for radiation therapy.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation will be offered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must have the ability to utilize components of the treatment planning computer including but not limited to the use of keyboards, digitizers, trackball and mouse controls. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle or feel.; have sufficient visual acuity to distinguish structures and isodose displays on computer monitor; otherwise do ??Account? ...?)

Work Environment:

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