Cancer Treatment Centers of America, Inc.
Dosimetrist I
Cancer Treatment Centers of America, Inc., Irvine, California, United States, 92713
Overview
Dosimetrist I – Radiation Oncology
Join the transformative team at City of Hope, where we are changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life‑threatening illnesses. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and treatment facilities in Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix. Our dedicated and compassionate employees are driven by a common mission: To deliver the cures of tomorrow to the people who need them today. To learn more about the Lennar Foundation Cancer Center, click here.
As a Dosimetrist I in Radiation Oncology, the primary responsibilities involve performing CT simulation and treatment planning using 3-dimensional computer-assisted techniques. Under the guidance of a staff physicist, the role includes conducting general patient dosimetry, incorporating hand calculations for external beam therapy, and calculating doses for irregularly shaped fields. Additionally, the Dosimetrist I prepares Total Body Irradiation data for treatment and conducts quality assurance checks on the treatment planning system to ensure accuracy and safety in radiation therapy procedures.
Responsibilities
Independently assess the necessary dosimetry and physics requirements for fulfilling the physician’s prescription
Recommend treatment strategies to the physician
Perform 2, 3-D, and IMRT treatment planning
Perform treatment planning for HDR and interstitial brachytherapy
Digitize and import all beam shaping blocks at the completion of the simulation process
Contour normal tissues according to physician instructions
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or graduate of 12-month Medical Dosimetry program; CMD certification with 24 months experience following certification may substitute for minimum education requirements
MDCB or eligible; must achieve MDCB within two years
City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.
City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.
To learn more about our Comprehensive Benefits, please (see internal resources).
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Join the transformative team at City of Hope, where we are changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life‑threatening illnesses. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and treatment facilities in Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix. Our dedicated and compassionate employees are driven by a common mission: To deliver the cures of tomorrow to the people who need them today. To learn more about the Lennar Foundation Cancer Center, click here.
As a Dosimetrist I in Radiation Oncology, the primary responsibilities involve performing CT simulation and treatment planning using 3-dimensional computer-assisted techniques. Under the guidance of a staff physicist, the role includes conducting general patient dosimetry, incorporating hand calculations for external beam therapy, and calculating doses for irregularly shaped fields. Additionally, the Dosimetrist I prepares Total Body Irradiation data for treatment and conducts quality assurance checks on the treatment planning system to ensure accuracy and safety in radiation therapy procedures.
Responsibilities
Independently assess the necessary dosimetry and physics requirements for fulfilling the physician’s prescription
Recommend treatment strategies to the physician
Perform 2, 3-D, and IMRT treatment planning
Perform treatment planning for HDR and interstitial brachytherapy
Digitize and import all beam shaping blocks at the completion of the simulation process
Contour normal tissues according to physician instructions
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or graduate of 12-month Medical Dosimetry program; CMD certification with 24 months experience following certification may substitute for minimum education requirements
MDCB or eligible; must achieve MDCB within two years
City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.
City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.
To learn more about our Comprehensive Benefits, please (see internal resources).
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