Dosimetrist - Radiation Oncology, Cancer Center New York, NY
NYU Langone, New York, NY, United States
Dosimetrist - Radiation Oncology, Cancer Center
Allied Health > Radiology
New York, NY
ID: 1151456_RR00111674
Full-Time/Regular
Position Summary
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Dosimetrist – Radiation Oncology, Cancer Center. In this role, the successful candidate will be responsible for general radiation treatment planning, documentation, and quality assurance of patient treatment plans. The candidate has the training and expertise necessary to measure and generate radiation dose distributions and calculations for adult and pediatric patients under the direction of the Radiation Oncology Physicist and the Radiation Oncologist. This may include either external beam radiation therapy or brachytherapy. The Dosimetrist must follow the direction of the prescribing physician in developing an appropriate treatment plan and does so under the supervision of a physicist.
Job Responsibilities
Performs other duties as assigned.
Treatment Planning: Evaluates consistency of target volumes. Identifies critical structures and contours as required. Generates QA plans as required for IMRT and reference points as needed for physics checks. Properly utilizes reference points to sum dose to sites. Follows established procedures and dose constraints. Quality and level of planning capability. Completeness and quality of setup fields, DRR and CBCT aspects of planning.
Documentation: Assures that Rx & Physics plan are signed/approved by Physician prior to treatment. All paperwork and electronic forms are complete, signed and labeled accordingly. Procedure codes are complete, timely and accurate. Documents, dates & signs all changes to treatment set‑up. Properly makes additions and modifications to patient tracker.
Planning and Time Utilization: Work is thought out and planned in advance and successfully implemented. Demonstrates flexibility in adjusting to the fluctuating needs of the department, patients and attending staff. Demonstrates ability to multi‑task. Coordinates own work to achieve efficiency. Work is completed in a timely manner, meeting patient schedules and allowing time for physics check.
Initiative: Demonstrates ability to understand tasks and creatively apply solutions. Demonstrates ability to adopt new physics initiatives and policies. Recognizes when help is needed by others and offers guidance and assistance. Monitors patient tracker to effect a smooth and orderly process for patients and staff. Takes ownership of plans and associated tasks to prevent issues that may delay patient treatment.
Participation in training of Residents and Students: Assists in the training of Residents and Students on use of Eclipse or ARIA and the principle of treatment planning. Participates in treatment protocols.
Participates in in‑service programs and conferences: Attends all required department in‑service meetings, billing/documentation/safety classes, and annual Radiation Safety in‑service.
All other related duties as required. Ability to construct shielding materials and templates. Imports images to Eclipse and performs duties of Dosimetrist of the Day in a timely fashion. Keeps physics supervisory staff informed of planning or linac issues. Reports Medical Events to Director of Physics. Contacts physician staff for plan review or information in an appropriate and timely manner.
Minimum Qualifications
To qualify you must have a Bachelor of Science degree. Well developed communication and computer skills.
Preferred Qualifications
MDCB Certified; Graduate of a JRCERT Medical Dosimetry Program
Benefits
At NYU Langone Health, we offer a comprehensive benefits and wellness package, including financial security benefits, generous time‑off, employee resource groups, and a holistic wellness program focusing on physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care.
Equal Opportunity Employer
NYU Langone Health is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration.
Salary Range
For this role, the salary range is $97,589.95 - $150,000.00 annually.
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Allied Health > Radiology
New York, NY
ID: 1151456_RR00111674
Full-Time/Regular
Position Summary
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Dosimetrist – Radiation Oncology, Cancer Center. In this role, the successful candidate will be responsible for general radiation treatment planning, documentation, and quality assurance of patient treatment plans. The candidate has the training and expertise necessary to measure and generate radiation dose distributions and calculations for adult and pediatric patients under the direction of the Radiation Oncology Physicist and the Radiation Oncologist. This may include either external beam radiation therapy or brachytherapy. The Dosimetrist must follow the direction of the prescribing physician in developing an appropriate treatment plan and does so under the supervision of a physicist.
Job Responsibilities
Performs other duties as assigned.
Treatment Planning: Evaluates consistency of target volumes. Identifies critical structures and contours as required. Generates QA plans as required for IMRT and reference points as needed for physics checks. Properly utilizes reference points to sum dose to sites. Follows established procedures and dose constraints. Quality and level of planning capability. Completeness and quality of setup fields, DRR and CBCT aspects of planning.
Documentation: Assures that Rx & Physics plan are signed/approved by Physician prior to treatment. All paperwork and electronic forms are complete, signed and labeled accordingly. Procedure codes are complete, timely and accurate. Documents, dates & signs all changes to treatment set‑up. Properly makes additions and modifications to patient tracker.
Planning and Time Utilization: Work is thought out and planned in advance and successfully implemented. Demonstrates flexibility in adjusting to the fluctuating needs of the department, patients and attending staff. Demonstrates ability to multi‑task. Coordinates own work to achieve efficiency. Work is completed in a timely manner, meeting patient schedules and allowing time for physics check.
Initiative: Demonstrates ability to understand tasks and creatively apply solutions. Demonstrates ability to adopt new physics initiatives and policies. Recognizes when help is needed by others and offers guidance and assistance. Monitors patient tracker to effect a smooth and orderly process for patients and staff. Takes ownership of plans and associated tasks to prevent issues that may delay patient treatment.
Participation in training of Residents and Students: Assists in the training of Residents and Students on use of Eclipse or ARIA and the principle of treatment planning. Participates in treatment protocols.
Participates in in‑service programs and conferences: Attends all required department in‑service meetings, billing/documentation/safety classes, and annual Radiation Safety in‑service.
All other related duties as required. Ability to construct shielding materials and templates. Imports images to Eclipse and performs duties of Dosimetrist of the Day in a timely fashion. Keeps physics supervisory staff informed of planning or linac issues. Reports Medical Events to Director of Physics. Contacts physician staff for plan review or information in an appropriate and timely manner.
Minimum Qualifications
To qualify you must have a Bachelor of Science degree. Well developed communication and computer skills.
Preferred Qualifications
MDCB Certified; Graduate of a JRCERT Medical Dosimetry Program
Benefits
At NYU Langone Health, we offer a comprehensive benefits and wellness package, including financial security benefits, generous time‑off, employee resource groups, and a holistic wellness program focusing on physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care.
Equal Opportunity Employer
NYU Langone Health is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration.
Salary Range
For this role, the salary range is $97,589.95 - $150,000.00 annually.
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