Senior Photon/Proton Dosimetrist: Expert Treatment Planning

UMass Memorial Health; United States; On-site; USD 101,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health in New London, CT seeks a Medical Dosimetrist to perform treatment planning, dose calculation, device fabrication and related support for radiation therapy.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Science or Engineering or equivalent dosimetry training, knowledge of radiation physics and anatomy, and the ability to work independently with Windows software. Evening/weekend availability and potential signing bonus are noted.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Science or Engineering or graduation from medical dosimetry education program recognized by the American Association of Medical Dosimetrists, or a registered radiation therapist who will complete on-the-job training.
• Knowledge of basic radiation physics, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and human anatomy.
• Ability to work independently with Windows-based word processing and spreadsheet programs.
• Willingness to respond to work situations requiring evening and weekend work.

Responsibilities

• Gathers data for treatment planning during simulation.
• Creates treatment plans meeting physician prescriptions and senior staff guidelines.
• Performs dose calculations based on approved treatment plans.
• Coordinates with radiation therapists to ensure alignment of planned and actual fields.
• Participates in brachytherapy planning, dose calculation, source handling and delivery.
• Performs measurements to verify treatment plans and document radiation levels.
• Maintains records and reports related to radioactive materials handling.
• Assists in radiation protection instruction for patients and staff.
• Participates in weekly chart rounds.
• Willingness to respond to evening and weekend work.

Skills

Radiation physics

Math & anatomy

Independent work

Evening/weekend availability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Science or Engineering/medical dosimetry program

Job description

UMass Memorial Health in New London, CT seeks a Medical Dosimetrist to perform treatment planning, dose calculation, device fabrication and related support for radiation therapy.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Science or Engineering or equivalent dosimetry training, knowledge of radiation physics and anatomy, and the ability to work independently with Windows software. Evening/weekend availability and potential signing bonus are noted.