Medical Dosimetrist

The US Oncology Network; Aurora (CO); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision plans

Wellness program

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

PTO

Holiday pay

Tuition reimbursement

Employee paid insurance options

Job summary

Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers in Aurora, CO seeks a Medical Dosimetrist (CMD) to join a collaborative dosimetry team. The role emphasizes planning for 2D/3D, IMRT, VMAT, and SBRT on a Novalis TX, with Eclipse and ancillary tools.

On-site with some home/hybrid flexibility, salary range reflects Colorado pay scales and comprehensive benefits. The ideal candidate will have CMD certification, MDCB, and strong organizational/communication skills.

Qualifications

• Credentials as a Certified Medical Dosimetrist (CMD) and MDCB certification.
• Ability to plan and evaluate treatment plans using multiple imaging modalities.

Responsibilities

• Develop, generate, and evaluate treatment plans using computer software and imaging.
• Coordinate with physicians and staff to ensure accurate plan details.
• Identify anatomy and plan immobilization devices as needed.
• Documents planning and QA tasks accurately.
• Enter codes for planning and QA tasks when required.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

CMD certification (MDCB)

Tools

Varian Eclipse

Aria

MIM

Radformation

Novalis TX

Job description

Overview

Come join Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers (RMCC) at the foot of the beautiful Rocky Mountains in Aurora, Colorado—where we enjoy 300+ days of sunshine each year!

RMCC is a recognized leader in cancer care throughout Colorado. We are currently seeking a reliable, hardworking, experienced Medical Dosimetrist (CMD) to join our team at our Aurora cancer center.

About The Team

RMCC operates four Radiation Oncology centers across the Denver/Boulder area, supported by a collaborative dosimetry team. Together, our centers include five full-time dosimetrists who coordinate cross-coverage to ensure adequate coverage and time off for a healthy work/life balance.

This role may require planning and coordinating with staff across our sites, so strong organizational and communication skills are essential.

Work Location / Flexibility

Dosimetry staff typically split time between in-clinic work and working from home, so flexibility is available if it appeals to you. However, we do prefer candidates who can be available on-site as needed.

Our Culture

While dedication and teamwork drive our success, we believe work should not be your whole life. Work/life balance matters here. Colorado is a beautiful place to live and raise a family. Quality school systems, abundant outdoor activities, a wide variety of indoor cultural opportunities - all coupled with 5 major league sport teams (We just got a professional women’s soccer team!) - make this area second to none.

Salary Range

$120,000-$165,000.00

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certification, etc.

A wide salary range is posted for this position and any job offer is based upon a salary analysis to comply with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. The salary analysis considers relevant experience, education, and certifications as compared to others doing substantially similar work. While all offers are compliant with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, there is no guarantee an offer will be at the top of the posted range based on the salary analysis.

As of the date of this posting, in addition to your salary, RMCC offers the following benefits for this position, subject to eligibility requirements:

• Health, dental, and vision plans
• wellness program
• health savings account
• flexible spending accounts
• potential for research bonus depending on financials of department after one year of employment
• 401(k) retirement plan
• life insurance
• short-term disability insurance
• long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• PTO
• holiday pay
• tuition reimbursement
• employee paid critical illness and accident insurance

Responsibilities

SCOPE: In collaboration with the radiation oncologist and medical physicist, use critical thinking and problem solving skills to develop, generate, and evaluate treatment plans using computer software and manual calculations based on prescribed target region and avoidance dose criteria. The dosimetrist may use a wide variety of patient imaging modalities registered to the planning images; which assists in the identification of physician delineated target structures and critical structures to be avoided. Support and adhere to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

This role may require planning and coordinating with staff across our sites, so strong organizational and communication skills are essential.

Dosimetry & Technology

• Planning for 2D, 3D, IMRT, VMAT, and SBRT on our Novalis TX linear accelerator
• Treatment planning system: Varian Eclipse (Version 16.1.5)
• Common tools/workflows include: Aria, MIM, and Radformation (ClearCheck, ClearCalc, AutoContour and EZfluence)

Duties And Responsibilities

• Planning for all 2D, 3D, IMRT, VMAT and SBRT on our Novalis TX linear accelerator using Varian Eclipse (Version 16.1.5). RMCC utilizes Arian, MIM, Radformaton (ClearCheck, Plan Check, EZ fluence, Auto Contour and ClearCalc).
• Generate radiation therapy treatment plans using computer software and various imaging modalities; demonstrating strong attention to detail.
• Identify and delineates anatomy and anatomical positioning on various imaging modalities.
• Identify the need to create compensation filters, custom shields, and other beam modifying devices.
• Complete treatment plans accurately and in a timely manner based on complexity. -Adapt to the ever-changing technology and be open to learning new systems and techniques.
• Perform or assist in the planning of the production of molds, casts, and other immobilization devices while assisting and/or consulting during treatment simulations as necessary in accordance with state laws.
• Effectively communicate plan details with physicians and staff; able to offer alternative solutions.
• Consults and communicates to the therapist staff regarding the implementation of the treatment plan including: the correct use of immobilization devices, compensators, wedges, field arrangement, and other treatment variables.
• Documents treatment planning and quality assurance tasks accurately.
• May be asked to accurately enter codes for technical treatment planning and quality assurance tasks.
• May be asked to perform general computerized tasks, such as word processing, using spreadsheets, moving and altering files and directories, and performing data backup.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Credentials as a Certified Medical Dosimetrist (CMD); a current and valid certification as a qualified medical dosimetrist by the Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board (MDCB).

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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to manipulate a computer keyboard and mouse. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Requires vision and hearing corrected to normal ranges.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in an office environment. Involves frequent contact with staff. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to direct contact with patients with potential for exposure to blood, toxic substances, ionizing radiation and other conditions common to a clinic environment.

Background Check and Drug Test

All qualified candidates are required to pass a background check and non-federal drug test (which excludes marijuana) post offer of employment and prior to hire.

We will be accepting applications on an ongoing basis for this position.