Certified Dosimetrist - S. Austin, TX

Texas Oncology is seeking a full-time Certified Medical Dosimetrist located at the S. Austin, TX clinic at 4101 James Casey St #100 Austin, Texas 78745.

Texas Oncology is seeking qualified candidates for an exciting Radiation Oncology Medical Dosimetrist position. The successful candidate will be part of a radiation oncology group consisting of 13 physicists, 2 physics residents, a medical physics assistant, and 15 dosimetrists covering eight facilities in the Central Texas area. This group supports nine radiation oncologists in a busy practice setting. The position will primarily provide medical dosimetry coverage for the South Austin Cancer Center, working with two other onsite physicists, three dosimetrists, seven therapists, and two radiation oncologists.

With more than 600 physicians and over 220 sites of service Texas Oncology is a pioneer in community-based cancer treatment and is united in healing with US Oncology, one of the country's foremost cancer treatment and research networks. You will appreciate the opportunity to collaborate with other network physicists who are eager to share their expertise.

The Austin and surrounding Hill Country region is well known for its diverse lifestyle and an array of options for indoor and outdoor activities. Austin is the live music capitol of the world and lives up to that billing with numerous music festivals both large and small.

Texas Oncology encourages continuing professional education and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability insurance and 401(k). The Austin and surrounding Hill Country region is well known for its diverse lifestyle and array of options for indoor and outdoor activities. Austin is the live music capitol of the world and lives up to that billing with numerous music festivals both large and small.

In collaboration with the radiation oncologist and medical physicist, use critical thinking and problem-solving skills to develop, generate, and evaluate treatment plans using computer software and manual calculations based on prescribed target region and avoidance dose criteria. The Dosimetrist may use a wide variety of patient imaging modalities registered to the planning images; which assists in the identification of physician delineated target structures and critical structures to be avoided. Support and adhere to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

The essential duties and responsibilities:

• Must be able to generate radiation therapy treatment plans in a timely manner using computer software and various imaging modalities, demonstrating strong attention to detail.
• Must be able to adapt to ever-changing technology and be open to learning new systems and techniques.
• Must be able to perform routine duties independent of supervision but consult with the Radiation Oncologist and Medical Physicist as required.
• Must be able to consult and communicate with the therapists regarding the implementation of the treatment plan including: the correct use of immobilization devices, field arrangement, and other treatment variables.
• Must be able to perform or supervise the design and fabrication of immobilization devices, beam modifying devices (i.e., compensating filters, bolus, molds, custom shields, etc.) and treatment planning aids.

The ideal candidate for the Certified Medical Dosimetrist will have the following minimum qualifications:

• Credentials as a Certified Medical Dosimetrist (CMD) preferred.
• Two years of experience with Eclipse TPS preferred.
• Two years of experience preferred although new graduates will be considered.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient in planning VMAT, IMRT, SBRT, and 3D plans.
• Prior work in a Varian linear accelerator environment a plus

The South Austin clinic houses two Varian iX linacs, Elekta HDR, very busy SBRT, SRS, and TBI programs, therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals, and TSET. Treatment planning is performed in Eclipse and Elements. The center will be replacing one iX with a Truebeam this year.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to manipulate a computer keyboard and mouse. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Requires vision and hearing corrected to normal ranges.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in an office environment. Involves frequent contact with staff. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to direct contact with patients with potential for exposure to blood, toxic substances, ionizing radiation and other conditions common to a clinic environment.