Senior Certified Dosimetrist

Texas Oncology; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance program

PTO

Job summary

Texas Oncology in Brownsville, TX is seeking a MDCB Certified Medical Dosimetrist to join our team. You will collaborate with radiation oncologists and medical physicists to develop, generate, and evaluate treatment plans using computer software and imaging modalities based on target and avoidance criteria.

The role requires strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to adapt to evolving technology.

Qualifications

• CMD credential preferred
• Two years of Eclipse TPS experience preferred
• A minimum of 5 years of experience preferred
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Proficient in planning VMAT, IMRT, SBRT/SRT, and 3D plans
• Prior work in a Varian linear accelerator environment a plus

Responsibilities

• Generate radiation therapy treatment plans in a timely manner using computer software and imaging modalities, with strong attention to detail.
• Adapt to ever-changing technology and be open to learning new systems and techniques.
• Perform routine duties independently but consult with the Radiation Oncologist and Medical Physicist as required.
• Consult and communicate with therapists regarding the implementation of the treatment plan, including immobilization devices and field arrangement.
• Design and fabricate immobilization devices, beam-modifying devices, and treatment planning aids.
• Leverage experience with Varian LINACs, Eclipse TPS, ARIA, IMSure, RadCalc, EZFluence, ClearCheck, AutoContour, and MiM Software as applicable.

Skills

Strong oral and written communication

Attention to detail

Adaptability to technology

Tools

Eclipse TPS

Varian LINACs

ARIA

IMSure

RadCalc

EZFluence

ClearCheck

AutoContour

MiM Software

Job description

Overview

Texas Oncology is looking for a MDCB Certified Medical Dosimetrist to join our Brownsville, TX team! Texas Oncology is the largest community oncology provider in the country and has approximately 600+ providers in 220+ sites across Texas and southeastern Oklahoma. Our founders pioneered community-based cancer care because they believed in making the best available cancer care accessible to all communities, allowing people to fight cancer at home with the critical support of family and friends nearby. Our mission is still the same today—at Texas Oncology, we use leading-edge technology and research to deliver high-quality, high-touch, evidence-based cancer care to help our patients achieve “More breakthroughs. More victories.” ® in their fight against cancer. Today, Texas Oncology treats half of all Texans diagnosed with cancer on an annual basis.

Why work for us?

Come join our team that is responsible for helping lead Texas Oncology in treating more patients diagnosed with cancer than any other provider in Texas. We offer our employees a competitive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term disability coverage, a generous PTO program, a 401k plan that comes with a company match, a Wellness program that rewards you practicing a healthy lifestyle, and lots of other great perks such as Tuition Reimbursement, an Employee Assistance program, and discounts on some of your favorite retailers.

In collaboration with the radiation oncologist and medical physicist, use critical thinking and problem-solving skills to develop, generate, and evaluate treatment plans using computer software and manual calculations based on prescribed target region and avoidance dose criteria. The Dosimetrist may use a wide variety of patient imaging modalities registered to the planning images, which assists in the identification of physician delineated target structures and critical structures to be avoided. Support and adhere to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

Join a Team That Invests in Your Future

At Texas Oncology, we recognize the long-term impact of our people and are committed to rewarding performance and potential. That’s why select roles may be eligible to participate in our Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP): an incentive program designed to attract, retain, and reward top talent.

Responsibilities

• Must be able to generate radiation therapy treatment plans in a timely manner using computer software and various imaging modalities, demonstrating strong attention to detail.


• Must be able to adapt to ever-changing technology and be open to learning new systems and techniques.


• Must be able to perform routine duties independent of supervision but consult with the Radiation Oncologist and Medical Physicist as required.


• Must be able to consult and communicate with the therapists regarding the implementation of the treatment plan including: the correct use of immobilization devices, field arrangement, and other treatment variables.


• Must be able to perform or supervise the design and fabrication of immobilization devices, beam modifying devices (i.e., compensating filters, bolus, molds, custom shields, etc.) and treatment planning aids.


• Strong experience with Varian LINACs, Eclipse TPS, ARIA, IMSure, RadCalc, EZFluence, ClearCheck, AutoContour, and MiM Software are a plus.

Qualifications

• Credentials as a Certified Medical Dosimetrist (CMD) preferred


• Two years of experience with Eclipse TPS preferred


• A minimum of 5 years of experience preferred


• Strong oral and written communication skills


• Proficient in planning VMAT, IMRT, SBRT/SRT, and 3D plans


• Prior work in a Varian linear accelerator environment a plus

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to manipulate a computer keyboard and mouse. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Requires vision and hearing corrected to normal ranges.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in an office environment. Involves frequent contact with staff. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to direct contact with patients with potential for exposure to blood, toxic substances, ionizing radiation and other conditions common to a clinic environment.