Medical Dosimetrist 2

Inova Health; Virginia; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Retirement: 5% match starting day one

Tuition and student loan assistance

Mental health support for employees

Job summary

Inova Center for Personalized Health is seeking a dedicated Dosimetrist 2 to join the team on a full-time basis, Monday through Friday. A sign-on bonus is offered and CMD certification is required on start.

The role emphasizes high-quality treatment planning and interdepartmental collaboration within radiation oncology. The position supports patient care by designing and evaluating complex plans, performing dose calculations, and ensuring safety and efficacy of therapies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or related field is required.
• At least 1 year of experience as a Dosimetrist.
• Certified Medical Dosimetrist (CMD) certification required upon start.

Responsibilities

• Pre-planning using CT/MRI and patient history to support treatment planning and contouring of organs at risk.
• Independently design, develop, and optimize radiation treatment plans with the oncology team for varying complexities.
• Calculate dose and beam arrangements using planning software, considering patient specifics and constraints.
• Evaluate and refine plans to meet dose constraints, ensure target coverage and organ sparing.
• Maintain accurate records and transfer plans for physics review and treatment.

Skills

Dosimetry experience

Treatment planning

Education

Bachelor's Degree or related field

Job description

Inova Center for Personalized Health is looking for a dedicated Dosimetrist 2 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:

• Treatment Planning:
  • Pre-planning: Utilize 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.
  • Treatment Planning: Independently design, develop, and optimize radiation treatment plans in collaboration with the radiation oncology team for patients with varying complexities and disease sites. Focusing on optimization of complex treatment plans with guidance from senior dosimetrist
  • Dose Calculation: Utilize treatment planning software and computer programs to calculate the appropriate radiation dosage and beam arrangements while considering patient-specific factors and critical structures.
  • Plan Evaluation: Evaluate and refine 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.
  • Documentation: Maintain 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.
• Department Development:
  • Mentorship: Serve as a mentor and resource for entry-level dosimetrists, providing guidance on treatment planning techniques.
• Quality Assurance:
  • Secondary Checks: Perform and/or prepare data for independent MU/secondary dose checks.
  • Treatment Plan Verification: Reviewing and verifying treatment plans for correctness, accuracy, and consistency with prescribed radiation therapy.
  • Quality Assurance: Participate in quality assurance activities and ensuring the accuracy and safety of treatment plans.
• Data and Parameter Checks: Confirming that patient-specific data, such as CT scans and patient information, match the treatment plan parameters.
• Incident Reporting: Reporting and investigating any incidents or deviations from established procedures and protocols.
• Patient Care:
  • Collaboration: Working closely with the radiation oncology team to ensure coordinated patient care
  • Patient Care: Prioritize patient safety and care throughout the treatment planning process, ensuring that radiation therapy plans are both effective and safe for the patient.
• Professional Development:
  • Continuous Education: Stay updated on the latest advancements in radiation therapy, dosimetry techniques, and treatment planning technologies through continuous learning and professional development opportunities.
  • Maintain CMD credentials.

Additional Requirements:

• Education - Bachelor's Degree or related field
• Experience - 1 Year as a Dosimetrist
• Certification - Certified Medical Dosimetrist Upon Start