Medical Dosimetrist

Hartford HealthCare; Hartford (CT); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare invites applications for a Radiation Oncology Dosimetrist to develop optimal treatment plans and support the Cancer Institute’s integrated care across Connecticut. You will work with Physicists and Radiation Oncologists to ensure precise dosimetric distributions and adhere to QA programs.

The role requires a BS degree or equivalent with dosimetry training; board certification or eligibility with 3+ years of experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• BS degree or equivalent with dosimetry training program completed.
• Certified by Medical Dosimetry Certification Board, or board eligible with 3 years’ experience.
• Experience with planning systems and relevant equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Derive computerized treatment plans to provide optimal dosimetric distribution.
• Implement department protocols and QA programs to ensure accuracy.
• Collaborate with Radiation Oncologists and multidisciplinary team across CT clinics.
• Support treatment planning for Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute teams.

Skills

Dosimetry expertise

Team collaboration

Radiation therapy knowledge

Education

BS degree or equivalent

Tools

Varian TrueBeam

Eclipse TPS

Velocity image registration

Mosaiq

AutoContour

Job description

Location Detail:

80 Seymour Street (10008)

Shift Detail:

Hybrid remote/on‑site after on‑site orientation period

Work where every moment matters.

Every day, over 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network.

The Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute focuses on offering our cancer patients an unparalleled network of coordinated services– all under one roof. Our system of care includes a truly integrated team with the most talented, experienced, and compassionate caregivers and physicians, backed by the latest cutting‑edge technology.

Responsibilities

The Radiation Oncology Dosimetrist facilitates the Radiation Oncology process through the development of optimal treatment strategies. Responsibilities include but, are not limited to the following:

• Utilize external beam data, radioisotope data, and knowledge of the technical aspects of Radiation Oncology and Physics to derive computerized treatment plans for the purpose of providing an optimal dosimetric distribution for each patient in accordance with the Radiation Oncologist's prescription.
• Implements department protocols, policies, and procedures and quality assurance programs to ensure the accuracy of patient treatment.
• The primary department has the following equipment:
• Two Varian TrueBeams, and one Trilogy linac performing 3D conformal, VMAT, SRS, and SBRT treatments, Elekta HDR with OnCentra, Eclipse v16.1 treatment planning system with ClearCalc, AutoContour, and EZ Fluence, Velocity for image registration, and Mosaiq v2.83 Record and Verify.
• The ideal candidate would join a team of dedicated dosimetrists that support treatment planning for clinics throughout Connecticut and would work collaboratively to ensure high quality treatment plans for our patients throughout our system of care.

Qualifications

Education:

BS Degree or equivalent with successful completion of a recognized dosimetry training program

Licensure And Certification:

Certified by the Medical Dosimetry Certification Board, or board eligible with a strong preference for 3 years’ experience in Medical Dosimetry.

We take great care of careers.

With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees--

• we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance.

Every moment matters. And this is your moment.