Medical Dosimetrist II, Radiation Oncology

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career! 

JOB SUMMARY
Works under moderate supervision to provide technical expertise in radiation therapy treatment planning, operating radiation equipment and radioactive sources commonly employed, and measuring and generating radiation dose distributions and calculations under direction of Radiation Therapy Physicist and/or Radiation Oncologist. 
 

Performs treatment planning of conventional or 2D, 3D, IMRT, ETHOS ART, VMAT and SBRT plans. Consults with physicians to explain and review details, then finalize plan as agreed upon. Prints plan and exports to record and verify system. Responsible for the accuracy of the treatment plans and charts they create. Provides technical assistance to medical physicists, radiation therapists and physicians regarding implementation of treatment plans which they have created. Follows dosimetry team's policies, procedures and quality assurance methods. Provides input as new procedures and workflows are created within the team.
 

BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required

• Education
  Bachelor's Degree in physical or biological science, 
   

• Experience
  3 years clinical experience as Medical Dosimetrist 
   

• Licenses and Certifications
  (CMD) Certified Medical Dosimetrist by the Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board (MDCB) 
   

JOB DUTIES

• Performs treatment planning of complex plans, as well as 2D, 3D, IMRT, VMAT and SBRT cases. Consults with physicians to explain and review details, then finalize plan as agreed upon.
• Provides technical assistance to medical physicists, radiation therapists and physicians regarding implementation of treatment plans which they have created.
• Follows and participates in development of dosimetry team's policies, procedures and quality assurance methods.
• May teach aspects of dosimetry to therapy and dosimetry students, medical residents and physics residents.
• May be involved in clinical research or development and implementation of new techniques under the supervision of the Director of Treatment Planning .
• Keeps current on new treatment planning techniques, devices, and methods.
• Knowledge of all aspects of radiation therapy including patient setups, treatment devices and machine limitations.
• Follow clinical protocols as described in protocol guidelines