Sr. Medical Dosimetrist Full Time

Job Description

Job Description

As the leading cancer treatment facility in the Rockies, the Calaway•Young Cancer Center is home to a nationally-renowned, highly-skilled, innovative and respected team of providers with accreditations for the most advanced technologies and cancer treatment options in the country. At this unique treatment center, our providers understand that there is no “one type” of cancer. Using advanced technologies like tumor-genetic profiling and achieving unique accreditations for several radiation treatments and more than 120 therapeutic agents, we believe that your treatment plan should be as unique as you are.

Through a collaborative and communicative approach, we work closely with other caregivers at Valley View, including primary care physicians, surgeons and other medical specialists, to support high-quality, compassionate care for each patient. It is this rare combination of world-class medicine in a small-town setting that makes Calaway•Young Cancer Center a truly special place, giving our patients the added benefits of comfort, convenience and compassion during one of the most challenging moments of their lives.

Hybrid Remote working 40 hours per week- will need to be on-site two - three days/week is preferred but will consider full remote for the right candidate.

Treatment Planning Systems:

• Varian Eclipse v15
• Mosaiq EMR
• MIM for fusions, highly desired
• Varian TrueBeam linac
• Oncentra HDR (not required but would be a plus).

Click here to learn more about our Calaway Young Cancer Center: Glenwood Springs, CO Oncologist | CYCC at Valley View (vvcancercenter.org)

GENERAL OBJECTIVES:

1. As a member of the radiation oncology team, the dosimetrist has the knowledge of the overall characteristics and clinical relevance of radiation treatment machines and equipment and is cognizant of procedures commonly used in brachytherapy.
2. Generates radiation dose distributions and dose calculations based on education and expertise in collaboration with the Medical Physicist and Radiation Oncologist.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

• Graduate of a formally organized hospital or college affiliated medical dosimetry program with clinical and classroom curriculum, and other training or experience as a medical dosimetrist so that the total duration of study, training and experience is at least 18 months,

OR

• Possesses a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree with a major in the physical or biological sciences or is a registered Radiation Therapist. Together with either of these credentials, also demonstrates completion of two or more years of on-the-job training and work experience in medical dosimetry under the supervision of a Certified Medical Dosimetrist or Medical Physicist,

OR

• Possesses an Associate of Science, Bachelor of Arts, or Bachelor of Science degree in a field other than physical or biological science. Together with this degree, also demonstrates completion of on-the-job training in medical dosimetry under the supervision of a Certified Medical Dosimetrist or Medical Physicist and has a subsequent minimum of 4 years of supervised work experience in medical dosimetry.
• Complies with existing national and state laws and institutional policies related to qualifications required to practice medical dosimetry in Colorado.

Skills:

• Must be able to understand the technical aspects of radiation oncology and medical physics to derive computerized treatment plans and communicate these aspects to the Radiation Oncologist for plan revision and approval and to the Radiation Therapist for plan implementation.
• Performs routine duties independent of supervision but consults with the Radiation Oncologist and Medical Physicist as required.
• Operates and performs quality assurance on the treatment planning computer under the direction of the Medical Physicist
• Has working knowledge of radiation safety and current rules and regulations pertaining to radiation therapy.
• Has the ability to interpret and execute treatment plans as defined in relevant treatment protocols.
• Must possess mathematical skills and knowledge including algebra, trigonometry, geometry and introductory calculus and be able to visualize objects in three-dimensional concepts to facilitate the treatment planning process.

Experience:

• 5+ years' experience in related field.

BENEFITS

• Air Ambulance Membership
• Annual Bonus based upon organizational and individual performance.
• 401(a) and 403(b) plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Annual Bonus to eligible PRN employees based upon organizational and individual performance.
• Employee discount on Valley View Services
• Use of Sunlight and Aspen SkiCo day passes

About Us
Located between Aspen and Vail, along the Colorado River, Glenwood Springs is a mecca for outdoor adventures in our beautiful mountains. When you are looking to relax, we also have the largest hot springs pool in the world. As a community with a population of about 10,000, Glenwood Springs is an ideal size.

Valley View Hospital offers exceptional benefits, including a robust health and dental plan; vision and life insurance; defined contribution pension plan; 403(b); and generous accrual of vacation/sick days. Relocation and other financial assistance may apply, along with many more employee perks.

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