Medical Dosimetrist — Advanced Radiation Treatment Planning

UPMC Southwestern PA; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Clair Health Cancer Center, affiliated with UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, seeks a board-certified Medical Dosimetrist to join a team of physicists, dosimetrists, and radiation oncologists. You will generate clinically optimal treatment plans and collaborate across the care team to ensure precise results.

The role covers CT simulation, treatment planning, quality assurance, and data transfer to R&V and EMR systems, with opportunities for clinical research and education of staff and trainees.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Completion of a Medical Dosimetry educational program accredited by JRCERT.
• Board certified by the Medical Dosimetry Certification Board (MDCB).
• Board eligible candidates must become board certified within two attempts in the first two years of employment.

Responsibilities

• Generate clinically optimal treatment plans in collaboration with the radiation oncologists, RTTs, and medical physicists.
• Participate in CT simulation and radiation treatment planning.
• Contribute to QA and data transfer to clinical systems.
• Engage in clinical research and education for staff and trainees.

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Medical Dosimetry educational program (JRCERT)

Board certified by MDCB

Board eligible must certify within two attempts

Tools

ARIA/Eclipse planning system

Varian TrueBeam

IX linear accelerators

Job description

St. Clair Health Cancer Center, affiliated with UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, seeks a board-certified Medical Dosimetrist to join a team of physicists, dosimetrists, and radiation oncologists. You will generate clinically optimal treatment plans and collaborate across the care team to ensure precise results.

The role covers CT simulation, treatment planning, quality assurance, and data transfer to R&V and EMR systems, with opportunities for clinical research and education of staff and trainees.