Board-Certified Medical Dosimetrist

Join our esteemed team as a full-time, board-certified Medical Dosimetrist at the St. Clair Health Cancer Center, affiliated with UPMC Hillman Cancer Center. Work alongside a dedicated local team of two physicists, one other dosimetrist, and two radiation oncologists as we provide top-notch treatment for patients using advanced Varian TrueBeam and IX linear accelerators with the support of an integrated ARIA/Eclipse infrastructure. Our treatment modalities include innovative techniques such as 3DCRT, IMRT, VMAT, SBRT, respiratory gating, and deep inspiration breath hold.

Located in a scenic suburb south of Pittsburgh, St. Clair Health boasts access to stunning parks, vibrant restaurants, shopping, and one of Pennsylvania's finest school districts.

Job Summary:

The Medical Dosimetrist will generate clinically optimal radiation therapy treatment plans in collaboration with radiation oncologists, radiation therapy technologists, and medical physicists. Responsibilities include engaging in CT simulations, ensuring quality management for oncology patients, and effective communication within the clinical team throughout treatment planning and execution.

Key Responsibilities:
• Assist in treatment simulation, including ancillary treatment devices and patient positioning techniques.
• Contour and delineate critical structures using various imaging modalities.
• Perform image registration for multi-modality image sets.
• Apply radiation physics principles in treatment planning, including 2D, 3D, IMRT, volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT), and brachytherapy.
• Utilize radiobiology knowledge for dose tolerances and fractionation calculations.
• Accurately calculate radiation doses for treatment delivery while considering modifications and irregularities.
• Participate in specialized treatment procedures, such as total body irradiation (TBI) and intra-operative radiation therapy (IORT).
• Assist in quality assurance processes as guided by medical physicists.
• Participate in patient-specific radiation measurements and high/low dose-rate brachytherapy procedures.
• Engage in quality management aligned with departmental protocols and national standards.
• Conduct routine chart checks and contribute to billing documentation.
• Participate in clinical research focusing on innovative radiation therapy techniques.
• Provide training and instruction to new staff, residents, and trainees.
• Maintain a supportive environment for patients and colleagues.
• Adhere to ethical standards in all professional engagements.
• Handle data acquisition from imaging devices and incorporate findings into treatment plans.
• Ensure accuracy in transferring patient and treatment plan information across clinical systems.
• Practice meticulous attention to detail and safety in all planning and implementation processes.
• Communicate effectively with the oncologist during treatment planning and involve the medical physicist and radiation therapy technologists in plan execution.

Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Graduation from a Medical Dosimetry educational program accredited by the JRCERT.
• Board certification by the Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board (MDCB) is required.
• Board-eligible candidates must attain certification within two attempts during the first two years of employment.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

Certification as a Medical Dosimetrist (CMD) or board eligibility required. Continuing education credits must be maintained for certification. CPR certification aligned with AHA standards is needed within 30 days of hiring. Candidates should demonstrate excellent performance in previous evaluations and have expertise in radiation treatment planning.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Certified Dosimetrist

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran