[Hiring] Proton Dosimetrist @University of Utah Health

Role Description

Be a part of our GROWING Dosimetry Department and work 100% remotely. We are currently building our second Mevion Proton Machine paired with Raystation treatment planning system and need to add an experienced Proton Dosimetrist to the team.

The successful candidate will possess strong proton planning skills and a passion for delivering high quality, state of the art treatments while being supported with a team of:

• 14 faculty Radiation oncologists
• 15 Nurses
• 12 Dosimetrists
• 15 Medical Physicists
• Over 30 Radiation Therapists

This position ensures precise and accurate treatment plans, dosage calculations and dosimetry considerations for patients undergoing radiation therapy. This position provides direct patient care and may be required to access and administer medications within their scope of practice and according to state law.

Responsibilities

• Designs treatment plans by means of computer and/or manual computation with optimal beam geometry to deliver a prescribed radiation dose and spare critical structures in accordance with the Radiation Oncologist’s prescription.
• Identifies and contours normal and dose-limiting structures by utilizing images from one or more data sets.
• Creates and transfers reference images and localization markers for portal verification and treatment delivery.
• Supervises, performs or assists in Simulations and tumor localization using specified imaging devices.
• Supervises, performs or assists in the planning and implementation of the fabrication of compensation filters, custom shields and other beam modifying devices.
• Supervises, performs or assists in the planning and implementation of the production of molds, casts and other immobilization devices.
• Communicates with the radiation therapists and assumes an advisory role in the implementation of the treatment plan.
• Performs calculations for the accurate delivery of the prescribed dose, document all pertinent information in the patient record.
• Teaches applied aspects of medical dosimetry to students, radiation therapists, and other staff.
• Participates in continuing education.
• Participates in quality improvement processes.

Qualifications

• Current credential as a Certified Medical Dosimetrist by the American Association of Medical Dosimetry or obtain within 24 months of hire.
• Three (3) years of dosimetry experience, or the equivalency (preferred).

Requirements

• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above.
• Demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.

Benefits

• $4,000 SIGN ON BONUS OFFERED!
• Competitive Salary: Entry level salary is $127,191 annually.
• Comprehensive benefits including Medical & Dental benefits on day one.
• Generous PTO.
• Robust retirement plan.
• Tuition assistance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Relocation assistance.
• Career Ladder based on training and competencies.