Dosimetrist - Oncology - (Full-time)

Dosimetrist - Staten Island, Cancer Center (Float to Manhattan/BK)

Allied Health -- Radiology

New York, NY ID: 1161066_RR00117561 Full-Time/Regular

NYU Langone Health is a fully integrated health system that consistently achieves the best patient outcomes through a rigorous focus on quality that has resulted in some of the lowest mortality rates in the nation. NYU Langone offers a comprehensive range of medical services with one high standard of care across 6 inpatient locations, its Perlmutter Cancer Center, and over 320 outpatient locations in the New York area and Florida. With $14.2 billion in revenue this year, the system also includes two tuition-free medical schools, in Manhattan and on Long Island, and a vast research enterprise with over $1 billion in active awards from the National Institutes of Health.

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Dosimetrist - Staten Island, Cancer Center (Radiation Oncology). In this role, the successful candidate The Medical Dosimetrist is responsible for the accurate and safe radiation treatment planning, documentation, and quality assurance of patient treatment plans at NYU Langone's Perlmutter Cancer Centers. The Dosimetrist generates and verifies radiation dose distributions and calculations for adult and pediatric patients under the supervision of the Radiation Oncology Physicist and Radiation Oncologist. Treatment planning may include external beam radiation therapy and/or brachytherapy, including both offline and online adaptive treatment coverage across NYULMC facilities. This position offers a hybrid work schedule, with flexibility to perform certain duties remotely while maintaining an onsite presence as required for clinical collaboration, adaptive planning and patient care. Treatment Planning

Evaluate target volumes for consistency and identify critical structures for contouring.

Follow established dose constraints, departmental policies, and planning standards.

Ensure completeness of setup fields, DRRs, and CBCT aspects of treatment planning.

Verify that prescriptions and physics plans are signed and approved by the physician prior to treatment.

Document and sign treatment setup changes and modifications.

Planning and Time Management

Manage multiple concurrent planning tasks efficiently.

Develop creative solutions to planning challenges and implement new physics initiatives.

Assist in training residents and students on our treatment planning systems (TPS) and radiotherapy principles.

Participate in departmental protocols, in-service training, and peer review rounds.

Complete all required safety and compliance training, including annual Radiation Safety certification.

Import images into TPS and perform duties of Dosimetrist of the Day and Contourer of the Day. Communicate planning or LINAC issues promptly to physics supervisory staff. Report medical events to the Director of Physics and consult physicians for plan reviews as needed. Perform adaptive online planning across Perlmutter Cancer Center sites and other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: To qualify you must have a Bachelor of Science degree or graduation from an accredited Medical Dosimetry program. Certification by the Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board (MDCB) or eligibility to obtain certification within a year. Certification (CMD), graduate of dosimetrist program Experience with Eclipse, Monaco, ARIA, Mosaic, and/or MIM systems.

NYU Langone Health provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family. NYU Langone Health is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. We require applications to be completed online.

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