What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dosimetrist I/II - Radiation Oncology position at City of Hope?
Dosimetrist I/II – Radiation Oncology (Upland) (Hybrid or Onsite)
Join the transformative team at City of Hope, where we're changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and treatment facilities in Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix. Our dedicated and compassionate employees are driven by a common mission: To deliver the cures of tomorrow to the people who need them today.
As a Dosimetrist in Radiation Oncology, the primary responsibilities involve performing CT simulation and treatment planning using 3-dimensional computer-assisted techniques. Under the guidance of a staff physicist, the role includes conducting general patient dosimetry, incorporating hand calculations for external beam therapy, and calculating doses for irregularly shaped fields. Here, the Dosimetrist Team uses the following software, but not limited to: Aria, Eclipse, and AutoContouring/ClearCheck. As for hardware, this would include: Varian Truebeam v.4.1
Tentative Schedule: Full‑time staff may choose to work hybrid or onsite for this position; the department highly prefers onsite presence, if possible.
As a successful candidate, you will:
Bachelor’s degree or Graduate of 12-month Medical Dosimetry program ; CMD certification with 24 months experience following certification may substitute for minimum education requirements Experience as required for board eligibility. MDCB or eligible; must achieve MDCB within two years Note: Dosimetrist I: <3 years of experiences - Pay Range: $58.61/hr - $76.20/hr - $93.78/hrDosimetrist II: >3 years of experiences - Pay Range: $64.47/hr - $83.82/hr - $103.16/hr
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Join the transformative team at City of Hope, where we're changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and treatment facilities in Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix. Our dedicated and compassionate employees are driven by a common mission: To deliver the cures of tomorrow to the people who need them today.
As a Dosimetrist in Radiation Oncology, the primary responsibilities involve performing CT simulation and treatment planning using 3-dimensional computer-assisted techniques. Under the guidance of a staff physicist, the role includes conducting general patient dosimetry, incorporating hand calculations for external beam therapy, and calculating doses for irregularly shaped fields. Here, the Dosimetrist Team uses the following software, but not limited to: Aria, Eclipse, and AutoContouring/ClearCheck. As for hardware, this would include: Varian Truebeam v.4.1
Tentative Schedule: Full‑time staff may choose to work hybrid or onsite for this position; the department highly prefers onsite presence, if possible.
As a successful candidate, you will:
- Independently assess the necessary dosimetry and physics requirements for fulfilling the physician’s prescription
- Recommend treatment strategies to the physician
- Perform 2, 3-D, and IMRT treatment planning
- Digitize and import all beam shaping blocks at the completion of the simulation process
- Contour normal tissues according to physician instructions
Salary : $64 - $103