UPMC Southwestern PA
Medical Dosimetrist position in Pittsburgh, PA - Hybrid work schedule
UPMC Southwestern PA, Mount Lebanon, Pennsylvania, United States
Overview
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is currently hiring for a regular Full-Time
Staff/Sr. Medical Dosimetrist
to join our team in the Central Region of the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center Network. The dosimetrist in this position will be based out of the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center at UPMC Shadyside in Pittsburgh, PA, and will provide planning services for the clinic. This role offers a hybrid work arrangement with on-site duties, work-from-home capability and will work a regular Full-Time schedule Monday through Friday. This position joins 6 other medical dosimetrists dedicated to this department and a larger team of 40+ dosimetrists across the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center Network. Collaboration and remote support across the group is facilitated by our integrated ARIA/Eclipse and Citrix-based IT infrastructure, as well as standardized policies, procedures, and care pathways across UPMC. UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is internationally recognized for its leadership in the prevention, detection, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer and is the region\'s only comprehensive cancer center designated by the National Cancer Institute. As the preeminent institution in western Pennsylvania for the delivery of cancer care, the performance of basic, translational, and clinical research, and the education of the next generation of cancer researchers and physicians, UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is exceptionally well-positioned to contribute to the global effort to reduce the burden of cancer. Responsibilities
Generates clinically optimal treatment plans for radiation therapy patients in collaboration with radiation oncologists, radiation therapy technologists, and medical physicists. Participates in CT simulation, radiation treatment planning, quality management for radiation oncology patients, and communicates with the clinical team during treatment planning and treatment plan implementation. Treatment techniques include 3DCRT, IMRT, VMAT, SBRT, and motion management (e.g., respiratory gating and DIBH). UPMC Shadyside delivers radiotherapy treatments with a variety of platforms (2 Varian TrueBeams, 1 Varian Halcyon, and 1 Reflexion). Assists with acquisition of patient data via imaging devices or manual methods and incorporates these data into radiation treatment plans, calculations, and treatment devices. Assists RTT in the treatment simulation process, patient immobilization techniques, and other patient positioning techniques as needed for simulation and treatment; assists in fabrication of ancillary treatment devices. Contours and delineates normal critical structures and planning structures using different imaging modalities; performs rigid and deformable image registration for multi-modality image sets. Applies the principles of radiation physics in treatment planning, including IMRT, VMAT, SBRT, SRS, brachytherapy planning, and related techniques. Applies knowledge of radiobiology with respect to dose tolerances, fractionation, hypofractionation, BED and EQD2 calculations, and related radiobiology concepts. Performs or assists with radiation dose calculations, including effects of beam modifiers, irregular fields, and off-axis calculations. Participates in special treatment procedures (e.g., TBI, TSEI, IORT) and supports quality assurance procedures as directed by a qualified medical physicist. Performs or assists with patient-specific radiation measurements (e.g., diodes, OSLD, ion chambers, TLD, film) as directed by the medical physicist. Assists with HDR and LDR brachytherapy procedures including patient setup, simulation, and treatment planning. Participates in quality management in accordance with departmental policies, national guidelines, and accreditation standards; performs routine chart checks and participates in charge capture for billing. Participates in clinical research for development and implementation of new techniques in radiation therapy; participates in educational activities for staff and trainees. Maintains an atmosphere of caring, concern, and support for patients, visitors, medical staff, and colleagues; adheres to high ethical standards in relation to patients, students, trainees, and colleagues. Ensures accurate data transfer of patient and treatment plan information to clinical systems including record and verify systems, imaging guidance systems, surface guidance systems, treatment delivery systems, and electronic medical record systems. Qualifications
Bachelor\'s degree preferred. Completion of a Medical Dosimetry educational program accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). Board certified by the Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board (MDCB). Board eligible candidates must become board certified within two attempts in the first two consecutive years of employment. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances
Certified Medical Dosimetrist (CMD) or board eligibility required. Must maintain adequate CE credits to retain certification. CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire. Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Equal Opportunity
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
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UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is currently hiring for a regular Full-Time
Staff/Sr. Medical Dosimetrist
to join our team in the Central Region of the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center Network. The dosimetrist in this position will be based out of the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center at UPMC Shadyside in Pittsburgh, PA, and will provide planning services for the clinic. This role offers a hybrid work arrangement with on-site duties, work-from-home capability and will work a regular Full-Time schedule Monday through Friday. This position joins 6 other medical dosimetrists dedicated to this department and a larger team of 40+ dosimetrists across the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center Network. Collaboration and remote support across the group is facilitated by our integrated ARIA/Eclipse and Citrix-based IT infrastructure, as well as standardized policies, procedures, and care pathways across UPMC. UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is internationally recognized for its leadership in the prevention, detection, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer and is the region\'s only comprehensive cancer center designated by the National Cancer Institute. As the preeminent institution in western Pennsylvania for the delivery of cancer care, the performance of basic, translational, and clinical research, and the education of the next generation of cancer researchers and physicians, UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is exceptionally well-positioned to contribute to the global effort to reduce the burden of cancer. Responsibilities
Generates clinically optimal treatment plans for radiation therapy patients in collaboration with radiation oncologists, radiation therapy technologists, and medical physicists. Participates in CT simulation, radiation treatment planning, quality management for radiation oncology patients, and communicates with the clinical team during treatment planning and treatment plan implementation. Treatment techniques include 3DCRT, IMRT, VMAT, SBRT, and motion management (e.g., respiratory gating and DIBH). UPMC Shadyside delivers radiotherapy treatments with a variety of platforms (2 Varian TrueBeams, 1 Varian Halcyon, and 1 Reflexion). Assists with acquisition of patient data via imaging devices or manual methods and incorporates these data into radiation treatment plans, calculations, and treatment devices. Assists RTT in the treatment simulation process, patient immobilization techniques, and other patient positioning techniques as needed for simulation and treatment; assists in fabrication of ancillary treatment devices. Contours and delineates normal critical structures and planning structures using different imaging modalities; performs rigid and deformable image registration for multi-modality image sets. Applies the principles of radiation physics in treatment planning, including IMRT, VMAT, SBRT, SRS, brachytherapy planning, and related techniques. Applies knowledge of radiobiology with respect to dose tolerances, fractionation, hypofractionation, BED and EQD2 calculations, and related radiobiology concepts. Performs or assists with radiation dose calculations, including effects of beam modifiers, irregular fields, and off-axis calculations. Participates in special treatment procedures (e.g., TBI, TSEI, IORT) and supports quality assurance procedures as directed by a qualified medical physicist. Performs or assists with patient-specific radiation measurements (e.g., diodes, OSLD, ion chambers, TLD, film) as directed by the medical physicist. Assists with HDR and LDR brachytherapy procedures including patient setup, simulation, and treatment planning. Participates in quality management in accordance with departmental policies, national guidelines, and accreditation standards; performs routine chart checks and participates in charge capture for billing. Participates in clinical research for development and implementation of new techniques in radiation therapy; participates in educational activities for staff and trainees. Maintains an atmosphere of caring, concern, and support for patients, visitors, medical staff, and colleagues; adheres to high ethical standards in relation to patients, students, trainees, and colleagues. Ensures accurate data transfer of patient and treatment plan information to clinical systems including record and verify systems, imaging guidance systems, surface guidance systems, treatment delivery systems, and electronic medical record systems. Qualifications
Bachelor\'s degree preferred. Completion of a Medical Dosimetry educational program accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). Board certified by the Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board (MDCB). Board eligible candidates must become board certified within two attempts in the first two consecutive years of employment. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances
Certified Medical Dosimetrist (CMD) or board eligibility required. Must maintain adequate CE credits to retain certification. CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire. Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Equal Opportunity
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
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