Medical Dosimetrist 2

Inova Health System; Virginia; Vor Ort; USD 105.000 - 140.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Sign-on bonus

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Retirement match (5%)

Education assistance (up to 5250/yr)

Student loan assistance (up to 10000)

Mental health support (sessions)

Zusammenfassung

Inova Health System is seeking a dedicated Dosimetrist 2 to join our team in Northern Virginia. This full-time role runs Monday through Friday and includes a sign-on bonus.

The department emphasizes safety, quality, and patient experience across our radiology and radiation oncology services. The candidate will perform treatment planning, dose calculations, and plan verification while mentoring junior staff and collaborating with the radiation oncology team to ensure safe and effective patient

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 1 year of dosimetrist experience.
• Certified Medical Dosimetrist at start.

Aufgaben

• Pre-planning using CT/MRI data and patient history; contour organs at risk per standards.
• Independently design, develop, and optimize radiation treatment plans with the oncology team.
• Calculate radiation dosage and beam arrangements using planning software, considering patient factors.
• Evaluate and refine plans to meet dose constraints while minimizing side effects.
• Maintain accurate records and transfer plans for physics review and treatment.
• Mentor entry-level dosimetrists and participate in quality assurance activities.
• Review and verify treatment plans for correctness and safety.
• Ensure patient data matches plan parameters and report any incidents.

Kenntnisse

Treatment Planning

Dose Calculation

Plan Evaluation

Mentorship

Quality Assurance

Documentation

Patient Care

Ausbildung

Bachelor's Degree

Jobbeschreibung

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.
• 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

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.

Job Info

• Job Identification 691771
• Job Category Radiology Services
• Posting Date 10/20/2026, 11:55 AM
• Locations Inova Health Center 8081 - Fairfax East