Medical Dosimetrist

Fairview Health Services; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Sick time

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plan

Early wage access

Job summary

Fairview Health Services in Minneapolis is seeking a Medical Dosimetrist for the Radiation Oncology Clinic at M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center-East Bank. This full-time role follows a Monday–Friday schedule with on-site training and a transition to hybrid work.

The Medical Dosimetrist develops treatment plans, contours structures, and transfers plans for treatment verification. The role includes supervision during simulation and imaging, and participation in clinical

Qualifications

• Certification as Medical Dosimetrist by MDCB or graduate from an accredited Medical Dosimetry program with Board certification required within 2 years of hire.
• Familiarity with treatment planning systems (Pinnacle, RayStation, Velocity, Mosaiq preferred).
• Radiation Therapy and Medical Dosimetry experience preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of current radiation therapy principles, methods, procedures and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Designs treatment plans and calculates dose distributions with optimal beam geometry.
• Transfer plan information to treatment systems for verification and delivery.
• Supervise and assist with fabrication of beam-modifying devices and immobilization tools.
• Provide support to medical physicist in radiation safety and protection.
• Participate in clinical research and continuing education.
• Contribute to quality improvement processes.

Skills

Medical Dosimetry Certification

Pinnacle

RayStation

Velocity

Mosaiq

Radiation Therapy

Education

Graduate of an accredited Medical Dosimetry program

Tools

Pinnacle

RayStation

Velocity

Mosaiq

Job description

Job Overview

Fairview has a Medical Dosimetrist opening for the Radiation Oncology Clinic at M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center-East Bank. This full-time role (80 hours per biweekly pay period) follows a Monday-Friday schedule from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The position begins onsite for training and transitions to a hybrid arrangement, with roughly 40% of work performed remotely.

The Medical Dosimetrist develops radiation therapy treatment plans using computer software with optimal beam geometry to deliver a prescribed dose and spare critical structures as prescribed by the Radiation Oncologist. Contour of normal and dose limiting structures using fusion of diagnostic studies such as CT, MRI, and PET with radiation treatment CT dataset. Accurate transfer of plans to record and verify system for patient treatment. This person will also provide technical supervision for the simulation, localization and treatment of patient. Assists in clinical instruction of radiation therapy students, medical and physics residents.

What you will do as a Medical Dosimetrist:

• Designs treatment plans and calculates distribution of doses using volumetric information with optimal beam geometry to deliver a prescribed radiation dose and spare critical structures in accordance with the Radiation Oncologists prescription.
• Create and transfer plan information to the Radiation oncology treatment system for treatment verification and delivery. Includes DRR's, CBCT's and other IGRT methods.
• Supervise, perform, or assist in the planning and implementation of the fabrication of compensation filters, custom shields, wedges, and other beam modifying devices.
• Assist in use of molds, casts, and other immobilization devices.
• Perform calculations for the accurate delivery of the prescribed dose, document all pertinent information in the patient record, and verify the mathematical accuracy of all calculations by an approved method.
• Communicate with the radiation therapist(s) and assume an advisory role in the implementation of the treatment plan including: the correct use of immobilization devices, compensators, wedges, field arrangement, and other treatment or imaging parameters.
• Provide assistance and technical support to the medical physicist, in radiation safety and protection.
• Participate in clinical research and continuing education.
• Participate in quality improvement processes.

What you will need:

• Certification as a Medical Dosimetrist by MDCB or Graduate of an accredited Medical Dosimetry program with Board certification required within 2 years of hire.
• Familiarity with treatment planning systems (experience with Pinnacle, Raystation, Velocity and Mosaiq preferred)
• Radiation Therapy and Medical dosimetry experience preferred.
• In depth knowledge and understanding of current radiation therapy principles, methods, procedures and techniques

Location: UMMC - East Bank

Hours: 1.0 FTE, 40 hours per week

Benefit Overview

Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link for additional information: https://www.fairview.org/careers/benefits/noncontract

Compensation Disclaimer

An individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.

EEO Statement

EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status