TxO Float - Dosimetrist - Remote/Hybrid

US Oncology Inc.; Dallas (TX); Remote; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Oncology is seeking a Certified Medical Dosimetrist to join their team. This primarily remote role may require travel and involves developing treatment plans, collaborating closely with radiation oncologists and medical physicists. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and extensive experience with radiation therapy technology, making a significant impact on patient care in Texas Oncology's mission to provide high-quality cancer care.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

Life Insurance

401k with company match

Generous PTO program

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness program

Qualifications

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient in planning VMAT, IMRT, SBRT/SRT, and 3D plans.
• Prior work in a Varian linear accelerator environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and evaluate treatment plans using computer software.
• Generate radiation therapy treatment plans in a timely manner.
• Consult and communicate with therapists regarding treatment plan implementation.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

Credentials as a Certified Medical Dosimetrist (CMD)

Two years of experience with Eclipse TPS

Minimum of 5 years of experience

Tools

Eclipse TPS

Varian LINACs

ARIA

RadCalc

Job description

Overview

Texas Oncologyis looking for aMDCBCertifiedMedical Dosimetrist to join our team! This position is primarily remote but may require occasional travel. The role will cover various and ever-changing locations throughout Texas Oncology as part of a highly skilled Dosimetry Coverage Team. Texas Oncologyis 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 Oncologytreats 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.

Responsibilities

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.

The essential duties and 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 withVarian LINACs, Eclipse TPS, ARIA, IMSure, RadCalc, EZFluence, ClearCheck, AutoContour, and MiM Software are a plus

Qualifications

The ideal candidate for the Certified Medical Dosimetrist will have the following minimum 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 accommodations 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 accommodations 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.