Dosimetrist

Job Title: Dosimetrist

Location: Cooperman Barnabas Medical Ctr

Department: Radiation Oncology

Req#: 47843

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $125,000.00 - $170,000.00 Annual

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

Collaborate with oncologists and physicists to develop individualized radiation treatment plans based on the patient’s medical imaging and diagnosis. Accurately calculate radiation doses to ensure the tumor receives the prescribed dose while minimizing harm to normal tissues. Gather and analyze patient data, including medical histories and imaging studies, to create effective treatment plans. Work with the team to ensure proper patient positioning and immobilization during radiation therapy sessions. Maintain clear communication with healthcare providers and patients to explain procedures and ensure safety protocols are followed. Keep detailed records of treatment plans, patient progress, and any adjustments made during therapy. Design and order 3D printed bolus for patient treatments.

Qualifications:

Required:

• The employee is a graduate of a formally organized hospital or college affiliated medical dosimetry program with clinical and classroom curriculum, and other training and/or experience as a medical dosimetrist so that the total duration of study, training and experience is at least 18 months, OR.
• The employee possesses a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Sciences degree with a major in the physical or biological sciences, or is a registered radiation therapy technologist.
• Together with either of these credentials, the applicant also demonstrates completion of two or more years on-the-job training and work experience in medical dosimetry under the supervision of a Certified Medical Dosimetrist or Medical Physicist, OR.
• The employee possesses an Associate of Science, a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science degree in a field other than those of the physical or biological sciences.
• Together with this degree, the applicant also demonstrates completion of on-the-job training in medical dosimetry under the supervision of a Certified Medical Dosimetrist or Medical Physicist and has a subsequent period of supervised work experience in medical dosimetry of a minimum of four years.

Preferred:

Certifications and Licenses Required (if applicable):

• N/A

Scheduling Requirements (non-exempt positions):

• Full-Time
• Day
• 37.5 Hours

Essential Functions:

• Assist in intracavitary and interstitial brachytherapy procedures and in Assist in intracavitary and interstitial brachytherapy procedures and in the subsequent manual and/or computer calculation of the dose distributions of these treatments.
• Consider dose-limiting structures in the design of treatment plans and Consider dose-limiting structures in the design of treatment plans and document dose in accordance with the Radiation Oncologist's prescription.
• Design a treatment plan by means of computer and/or manual computation Design a treatment plan by means of computer and/or manual computation that will deliver a prescribed radiation dose and field placement technique in accordance with the Radiation Oncologist's prescription to a defined tumor volume.
• Participate in clinical research for the development and implementation of Participate in clinical research for the development and implementation of new techniques.
• Participate in continuing education in the area of current treatment Participate in continuing education in the area of current treatment planning techniques, and advances in medical dosimetry.
• Participate in treatment simulations and tumor localization on dedicated Participate in treatment simulations and tumor localization on dedicated devices, including CT, MRI, and PET when indicated, for radiation oncology treatment planning.
• Perform calculations for the accurate delivery of the Radiation Perform calculations for the accurate delivery of the Radiation Oncologist's prescribed dose, document all pertinent information in the patient record, and verify the mathematical accuracy of all calculations using a system established by the Medical Physicist.
• Perform, or assist in the planning of the fabrication of compensation Perform, or assist in the planning of the fabrication of compensation filters, custom shields, wedges, and other beam modifying devices.
• Perform, or assist in the planning of the production of moulds, casts, and Perform, or assist in the planning of the production of moulds, casts, and other immobilization devices.
• Supervise the therapist staff in the implementation of the treatment plan Supervise the therapist staff in the implementation of the treatment plan including: the correct use of immobilization devices, compensators, wedges, field arrangement, and other treatment variables.
• Supervise, perform, or assist in the application of specific methods of Supervise, perform, or assist in the application of specific methods of dosimetry including ion chamber, TLD, or film measurement as directed by the Medical Physicist.
• Teach applied aspects of medical dosimetry to students and residents, as Teach applied aspects of medical dosimetry to students and residents, as assigned.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to supports our employees’ physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

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