Junior Medical Dosimetrist

Job Summary:

The Junior Medical Dosimetrist at Arizona Center for Cancer Care is responsible for developing, optimizing, and monitoring patient treatment plans, and oversight of advanced treatment procedures. This role requires precise calculations for the implementation of treatment plans, including external beam radiation and brachytherapy.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Designs treatment plans using computer and or manual computation with optimal beam geometry to deliver prescribed radiation doses while sparing critical structures in accordance with the radiation oncologist's prescription.
• Provide input on the use of ancillary treatment devices and patient immobilization techniques.
• Accurate transfer and documentation of treatment parameters, both manually and electronically.Identifies normal contours and dose-limiting structures by utilizing images from one or more data sets, demonstrating proficiency in image registration with CT, MRI, and PET.
• Creates and transfers reference images and localization markers for portal verification and treatment delivery, including DRRs, CBCTs, and other IGRT methods.
• Supervises simulations and tumor localization using specified imaging devices, including CT, MRI, and PET.
• Plans and implements the fabrication of compensation filters, custom shields, and other beam-modifying devices, as well as molds, casts, and immobilization devices.
• Communicates with the radiation therapists and provides advisory support in implementing treatment plans, including the use of immobilization devices and other treatment parameters.
• Completes a minimum of 45 tasks per month.
• Participates in clinical research and continuing education.
• Engages in quality improvement processes.
• Completes special projects and assignments directed by leadership.

Working Conditions:

• Hybrid (home & clinical office setting)
• Sits at a desk and works on a computer for extended periods.
• Requires the ability to read and understand written information.
• Follows instructions to produce timely outcomes.
• Involves daily use of hands for typing, filing, and signing documents.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift 25 lbs.
• Must be able to sit, stand and walk for extended periods of time
• Must be able to bend, kneel, crawl and twist as needed
• Must be able to see, hear, type, and speak
• Must be able to reach and pull

Direct Reports:

• NA

EEO Statement:

Arizona Center for Cancer Care provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Qualifications:

• Must possess a strong understanding of the characteristics and clinical relevance in managing cancer and other radio-responsive conditions.
• Completion of 720-hour Medical Dosimetry Internship.
• Eclipse planning software.
• Completed or is enrolled in a formal dosimetry program at an AMA-approved institution.
• Demonstrates proficiency in word processing and computer skills.

Licensure/Certification

• Must be actively working to complete Medical Dosimetry program.