Medical Dosimetrist 1

Inova Health; Virginia; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

Retirement match

Tuition and student loan assistance

Mental health support

Job summary

Inova Health Center for Personalized Health is seeking a dedicated Dosimetrist to join the team on a full-time basis, Monday through Friday. A sign-on bonus is offered, and the organization emphasizes safety, quality, and patient experience in the DC metro area.

As a member of the radiation oncology team, you will design and optimize treatment plans, review plans for accuracy, and stay current with dosimetry advancements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Dosimetry or related field.
• Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board Eligible.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes patient data (CT, MRI, histories) to support treatment planning and contours organs at risk.
• Designs and optimizes radiation treatment plans for simple to intermediate cases with the oncology team.
• Uses planning software to calculate dose and beam arrangements per patient factors.

Skills

Treatment planning

Dosimetry software

Image interpretation

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Dosimetry or related field

Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board Eligible

Tools

OIS

CT simulation software

Job description

Job Description

Inova Center for Personalized Health is looking for a dedicated Dosimetrist 1 to join the team. This role will be full-time from Monday - Friday, Sign-on bonus

Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.

Featured Benefits

• Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
• Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions - starting on your first day.
• Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
• Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.

Job Responsibilities

• Utilizes patient-specific data, such as CT scans, MRI images, and patient medical histories, to support the treatment planning process. Contour organ at risk per department standards.
• Independently designs, develops, and optimizes radiation treatment plans in collaboration with the radiation oncology team for patients with simple to intermediate complexities and disease sites.
• Utilizes treatment planning software and computer programs to calculate the appropriate radiation dosage and beam arrangements while considering patient-specific factors and critical structures.
• Evaluates and refines treatment plans to ensure they meet prescribed dose and safety guidelines while minimizing potential side effects. Assess target coverage, conformity, and OAR sparing against prescription and dose constraints; iterate to meet clinical goals and document trade-offs.
• Maintains accurate and detailed records of treatment plans, patient information, and all relevant data in compliance with regulatory standards. Complete plan documents and transfer plans to the OIS accurately for physics review and treatment.
• Stays updated on the latest advancements in radiation therapy, dosimetry techniques, and treatment planning technologies through continuous learning and professional development opportunities. Maintains board eligible status and pursue the CMD credentials within 12 months of hire.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Additional Requirements

• Education - Bachelor's degree in Dosimetry or related field
• Certification - Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board Eligible

About Us

We are Inova, Northern Virginia's leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 26,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best-in-class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better - to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare.

Inova Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.