What are the responsibilities and job description for the DOSIMETRIST position at UCSF Health?
Job Description
This position will be required to be onsite at the UCSF locations for the first 3-6 months for training/orientation and then be required to come onsite one week per month. Under the technological supervision of the Chief Dosimetrist, the direct supervision of the Clinical Chief of Physics, and professional direction of the Clinical Faculty, the Dosimetrist designs external beam treatment plans for patient treatments by using a treatment planning computer, computer support system, and computer quality improvement verifications and others with quarterly rotations to all radiation oncology sites (Mt Zion, Parnassus and Mission Bay). The Dosimetrist accepts assignments by the Chief Dosimetrist, plans and carries out the successive steps and handles problems and deviations in the work assignment in accordance with instructions, policies, previous training, or accepted published practices.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Staff Dosimetrist qualifications:BS in applied scienceSix (6) months work experience as a radiation therapist utilizing radiation technological skills reflecting the knowledge of patient treatments on a linear accelerator with supporting computerized record and verify systems.CMD board eligibleSenior Dosimetrist qualifications: BS in applied scienceFive years work experience as a dosimetrist reflecting technological skills reflecting the knowledge of patient treatments on a linear accelerator with supporting computerized record and verify systems are requiredCMD board eligible
Preferred Qualifications
ARRT registry, satisfactory completion of formal dosimetry trainingCMD Board eligible
About UCSF
ABOUT US
The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world’s leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.
Pride Values
UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as our PRIDE values .
In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available here .
Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.
Salary Information
The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.
Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.
To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html
About The Team
Welcome to the Department of Radiation Oncology at the University of California, San Francisco. We are international leaders in the field of radiation medicine, with a history of pioneering research and technological innovations that have improved radiation treatment all over the world. UCSF is the largest university in the United States devoted to medicine and health sciences, and we are part of the University of California system of medical centers. We belong to the National Comprehensive Cancer Network; an alliance of the world�s top cancer centers. The UCSF Radiation Oncology team is a driving force in radiation therapy�pioneering significant advances in cancer treatment. Our primary goal is the best possible care for our patients and the most compassionate support for their families. We know that truly impactful care means carefully listening to patients, understanding their goals, needs, and detailed medical histories, to design individualized treatments � because every patient is unique.
This position will be required to be onsite at the UCSF locations for the first 3-6 months for training/orientation and then be required to come onsite one week per month. Under the technological supervision of the Chief Dosimetrist, the direct supervision of the Clinical Chief of Physics, and professional direction of the Clinical Faculty, the Dosimetrist designs external beam treatment plans for patient treatments by using a treatment planning computer, computer support system, and computer quality improvement verifications and others with quarterly rotations to all radiation oncology sites (Mt Zion, Parnassus and Mission Bay). The Dosimetrist accepts assignments by the Chief Dosimetrist, plans and carries out the successive steps and handles problems and deviations in the work assignment in accordance with instructions, policies, previous training, or accepted published practices.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Staff Dosimetrist qualifications:BS in applied scienceSix (6) months work experience as a radiation therapist utilizing radiation technological skills reflecting the knowledge of patient treatments on a linear accelerator with supporting computerized record and verify systems.CMD board eligibleSenior Dosimetrist qualifications: BS in applied scienceFive years work experience as a dosimetrist reflecting technological skills reflecting the knowledge of patient treatments on a linear accelerator with supporting computerized record and verify systems are requiredCMD board eligible
Preferred Qualifications
ARRT registry, satisfactory completion of formal dosimetry trainingCMD Board eligible
About UCSF
ABOUT US
The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world’s leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.
Pride Values
UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as our PRIDE values .
In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available here .
Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.
Salary Information
The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.
Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.
To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html
About The Team
Welcome to the Department of Radiation Oncology at the University of California, San Francisco. We are international leaders in the field of radiation medicine, with a history of pioneering research and technological innovations that have improved radiation treatment all over the world. UCSF is the largest university in the United States devoted to medicine and health sciences, and we are part of the University of California system of medical centers. We belong to the National Comprehensive Cancer Network; an alliance of the world�s top cancer centers. The UCSF Radiation Oncology team is a driving force in radiation therapy�pioneering significant advances in cancer treatment. Our primary goal is the best possible care for our patients and the most compassionate support for their families. We know that truly impactful care means carefully listening to patients, understanding their goals, needs, and detailed medical histories, to design individualized treatments � because every patient is unique.