[Hiring] Dosimetrist @The US Oncology Network

Role Description

Texas Oncology is looking for a Part-Time Dosimetrist to join our team! This position is fully remote and will work and support the Texas Oncology Gulf Coast region in Houston, TX.

The essential duties and responsibilities include:

• In collaboration with the radiation oncologist and medical physicist, use critical thinking and problem-solving skills to develop, generate, and evaluate treatment plans using computer software and manual calculations based on prescribed target region and avoidance dose criteria.
• Use a wide variety of patient imaging modalities registered to the planning images to assist in the identification of physician delineated target structures and critical structures to be avoided.
• Support and adhere to the US Oncology Compliance Program, including the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.
• Generate radiation therapy treatment plans in a timely manner using computer software and various imaging modalities, demonstrating strong attention to detail.
• Adapt to ever-changing technology and be open to learning new systems and techniques.
• Perform routine duties independent of supervision but consult with the Radiation Oncologist and Medical Physicist as required.
• Consult and communicate with the therapists regarding the implementation of the treatment plan, including the correct use of immobilization devices, field arrangement, and other treatment variables.
• Perform or supervise the design and fabrication of immobilization devices, beam modifying devices (i.e., compensating filters, bolus, molds, custom shields, etc.) and treatment planning aids.
• Strong experience with Varian Aria for EMR and Eclipse RTPS.

Qualifications

• Credentials as a Certified Medical Dosimetrist (CMD) preferred.
• At least two years of experience with Eclipse TPS preferred.
• Two years of experience with ARIA preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient in planning VMAT, IMRT, SBRT, and 3D plans.
• Experience with RADCAL and RADFORMATION preferred.

Requirements

• Must be able to generate radiation therapy treatment plans in a timely manner using computer software and various imaging modalities, demonstrating strong attention to detail.
• Must be able to adapt to ever-changing technology and be open to learning new systems and techniques.
• Must be able to perform routine duties independent of supervision but consult with the Radiation Oncologist and Medical Physicist as required.
• Must be able to consult and communicate with the therapists regarding the implementation of the treatment plan including: the correct use of immobilization devices, field arrangement, and other treatment variables.
• Must be able to perform or supervise the design and fabrication of immobilization devices, beam modifying devices (i.e., compensating filters, bolus, molds, custom shields, etc.) and treatment planning aids.
• Strong experience with Varian Aria for EMR and Eclipse RTPS.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.
• Short-term and Long-term disability coverage.
• A generous PTO program.
• A 401k plan with a company match.
• A Wellness program that rewards practicing a healthy lifestyle.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Employee Assistance program.
• Discounts on some favorite retailers.