What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Medical Dosimetrist position at UF Health Proton Therapy Institute?
Certified Medical Dosimetrist
UF Health Proton Therapy Institute (UFHPTI), located in Jacksonville, Florida, has an immediate opening for an Certified Medical Dosimetrist to perform clinical complex radiation therapy treatment planning across all modalities.
UFHPTI utilizes Mosaiq for record and verify, patient scheduling and billing and RayStation TPS is used for proton Pencil Beam Scanning (PBS), photon, and electron planning.
UFHPTI delivers image-guided proton therapy using 2 IBA Proton Therapy Systems to deliver pencil beam scanning (PBS) proton treatment plans. Conventional radiotherapy treatments are delivered using a Varian TrueBeam and Elekta Synergy linear accelerators
Responsibilities include:
- Contouring & image fusion preparation
- Simulation & delivery support
- Assist in educational aspects in training, mentorship, and development of students and residents
- Research & Medical Record Related Dosimetry support
- Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as directed by supervising medical dosimetrists.
Requirements:
- Background in IMRT/VMAT Photon treatment planning.
- 5 years of prior clinical experience as a Medical Dosimetrist.
- Excellent communication and team partnership across all clinic departments.
- Graduate of a formal training program in medical dosimetry or graduate of a program approved by the Council on Allied Health Education and Accrediation for Radiation Therapy Technology, or B.S. degree in Physics.
- Must be certified by the Medical Dosimetry Certification Board.
- Proficiency and experience in using RayStation TPS for Proton PBS planning highly preferred.
UFHPTI offers a competitive salary/benefits package, an excellent work environment and the opportunity to be part of a team committed to providing world class service to our patients.
UFHPTI is an equal opportunity employer and supports a drug free workplace.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Jacksonville, FL 32209