Certified Medical Dosimetrist

Medical Dosimetrist

Located in Manhattan, The New York Proton Center (NYPC) is one of the most unique and respected clinical partnerships in the world of proton therapy. The collaboration between Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Montefiore Medical Center and Mount Sinai Health System brings state of the art proton therapy treatment to the patients of New York and the surrounding areas.

Our team at NYPC is comprised of highly motivated, passionate, professional and engaged individuals working together as a dynamic team to deliver an exceptional level of patient care, providing the most advanced proton therapy technology. We offer our employees a competitive compensation and benefits package with flexibility for growth and career advancement.

If you meet the criteria and would like to be a part of our collaborative, innovative and patient focused team, please apply with a cover letter and copy of your resume, or CV, to the current opportunity listed below.

Position Summary:

The Medical Dosimetrist, under limited supervision, provides comprehensive treatment plans for patients undergoing proton radiation therapy. The Dosimetrist also designs and implements quality assurance procedures and clinical protocols in accordance with departmental and clinical needs. The successful candidate works closely with physicians, radiation therapists, and medical physicists to provide optimal treatment for our patients.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Produce accurate plans with all pertinent setup instructions to deliver treatment as prescribed
• Compute dose distributions and generate isodose curves for proton therapy
• Provide guidance in complex patient setup scenarios, localization and immobilization procedures and fabrication of custom treatment devices as needed
• Design and implement quality assurance and planning procedures
• Actively collaborate with the clinical team to develop and maintain clinical protocols
• Actively collaborate with the clinical team to provide support to physicists in dosimetry calibration, QA, clinical projects and new procedure development
• Actively collaborate with the clinical team to provide support to NYPC training and development programs as well as visiting students, residents and other trainees
• Participate in NYPC training programs for professional development, as well as dosimetry treatment planning and continuing education as required
• Maintain skills to assess and care for patients of all ages
• Report any process improvement opportunities to the Director of Medical Physics
• Inform Director of Medical Physics of required resources for budgeting purposes
• Comply with all New York Proton Center policies related to Privacy Rules established under the Health Information Privacy and Portability Act of 1996 (HIPAA)
• Perform other job-related duties, as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in physics, or related fields, required; or graduation from Medical Dosimetry Program accredited by the Joint Review Committee on education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT)
• Certification by the Medical Dosimetry Certification Board (MDCB) or Board eligible
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work flexible hours as needed
• Ability to manage time and prioritize workflow
• Experience with Oncology Information Systems (OIS)/Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and Treatment Planning System (Eclipse/Raystation/MIM), specifically Aria, is preferred
• Proton treatment planning experience is preferred, photon treatment planning experience is desirable, but neither is required for a new graduate from a formal JRCERT accredited dosimetry program

New York City is a major metropolitan city and is home to world-renowned cultural offerings. Outdoor attractions include a variety of parks and greenspaces including Central Park, the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens, the Bronx Zoo, and the High Line; multiple waterfronts on the island afford convenient access to scenic activities. Cultural activities abound in Broadway, Madison Square Garden, Lincoln Center, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, and the Museum of Modern Art, Iconic sites include the Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building, Rockefeller Center, Times Square, and the One World Trade Center; championship teams in every major league sport; shopping abounds in SoHo, Fifth Avenue, Chelsea Market, and the Fashion district; and culinary offerings are second to none. The New York Proton Center is well-located for city living and suburb living, with multiple suburbs located 25 minutes from the Center, home to some of the best public-school systems in the country.