Dosimetrist

Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers has beautiful state-of-the-art integrated Cancer and Women's Centers, with locations strategically located throughout the Valley. Each one provides a superior cancer care environment with a full spectrum of cancer related services for patients. Our multi-disciplinary team approach includes surgical oncology, medical oncology, radiation oncology, women's centers, diagnostic imaging services, integrative services including social work and nutrition, and genetic counseling. 

Mission Statement: To serve the community by providing quality, comprehensive cancer care which respects the values and needs of each individual. 

Overview: We are looking for a qualified Dosimetrist. The Dosimetrist creates radiation treatment plan, contours 3D anatomy and promotes the implementation of the treatment plans for radiation therapy patients. The position will involve working with 5 clinics using Elekta Linacs, Mosiaq, and RayStation planning systems.  

Schedule: Full-time, Monday through Friday day shift position.  Dosimetry staffing uses a hybrid remote and onsite rotation schedule.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:  

· Coordinate and supervise the activities of the simulator and treatment planning functions as carried out by the radiation therapists to ensure provision of safe, accurate and quality radiation therapy as they may apply to dosimetric functions. 

· Work closely with the Radiation Oncologists and radiation physicist in planning the course of radiation therapy by performing radiation dose distribution and positioning and dosage calculations and constructing treatment devices. 

· Thoroughly familiar with the physical and geometric characteristics of the radiation equipment and radioactive sources. 

· Assist in localization procedures, using CT or conventional radiographic techniques. 

· Obtain patient contours and assist in outlining of anatomical structures and the target volume in three dimensions. 

· Collaborate with physician to plan radiation treatments. 

· Determine required treatment time or monitor setting for delivery of prescribed dose. 

· Prepare treatment aids and beam modifying devices, including head holders, molds, shields, cradles, compensators, and others as needed. 

· Perform verification of treatment plans through treatment simulation using CT or conventional radiographic techniques. Assist the therapist staff in the implementation of treatment plans.

Knowledge and Skills:  

• Knowledgeable of 3D Treatment Planning, Isodose Planning, Irregular Field dose calculations and simple dose calculations.  
• Knowledge of IMRT Treatment Planning and CT Simulation preferred. 
• Ability to operate a computer and office equipment. 

 Education and Experience: 

• Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology and/or Radiation Therapy. Graduate of an accredited school of Medical Dosimetry preferred.  
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in dosimetry under the supervision of a Medical Physicist.  
• Certified in Medical Dosimetry. Registered in Radiologic Technology and/or Radiation Therapy preferred. 

We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefit package including health/dental/vision and life insurance, 401K, and a caring work environment. We are an E.O.E. 

Please visit our website at www.ironwoodcrc.com. "Outsmarting Cancer One Patient at a Time"