Dosimetrist I, Radiation Oncology, Helen F. Graham Center, Newark, DE (hybrid)
Company: ChristianaCare
Location: Newark
Posted on: July 13, 2025
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Job Description:
At the Helen F Graham Cancer and Research Institute at
Christianacare, our commitment to providing exceptional patient
care at our state-of-the-art multidisciplinary cancer center begins
with our team. We are looking for qualified individuals who share
our love of health to bring their talents to our already superb
dosimetry team. Our dosimetry team works in close collaboration
with our physicians, physicists, therapists, and each other to
maximize our patient’s outcomes and experience. Team members have
access to and are invited to participate in a variety of projects
with members of the physician, physics, and therapy groups to take
an active role in the development of the department. Members of the
HFG dosimetry team enjoy access to training and education,
competitive compensation, and access to up-and-coming technology
with a focus on a work-life balance and a true hybrid work
environment with time split between the main campus or at a
satellite center and remote based on clinical needs. Whether a
position can be supported for remote work will be assessed based on
whether ChristianaCare is able to meet the business requirements of
the proposed remote location. Prinicipal Duties and
Responsibilities Assists oncologist during simulation to acquire
all information to develop the optimum treatment plan. Performs
dosimetric calculations for patients under therapy treatments using
manual and computer techniques for: external stationary photon and
electron beams, moving photon and electron beams, and interstitial
and intracavitary implants. Assists in planning of treatment by
preparing custom blocks, compensation filters, immobilization
devices, and merging of radiation fields. Import, contour, and
perform fusions, including deformable registrations, of various
image data sets including treatment planning CTs, diagnostic CTs,
PET, MRI, and 4D CTs. Provide contours of organs at risk and
related structures related to the scope of practice as defined by
the department Assists in monitoring operation of radiation therapy
equipment and assists in performing minor calibrations and checks.
Assists physicist in major calibrations and checks. Assists
physicist in the preparation and care of radioactive sources and
applicators for interstitial and intracavitary procedures. Performs
radiation survey and implements radiation protection guidelines in
reference to implant procedures. Assures proper implementation of
treatment plan during initial patient setup for treatment. Prepares
weekly review and final summary of patient treatment records to
verify that all entries and functions conform to the prescription
ordered by the Radiation Oncologist. Informs Radiation Physicist,
Oncologist, and Chief Therapist of any discrepancies. Selects
appropriate billing codes for all physics and simulation services
provided by the department to the patient. Performs assigned work
safely, adhering to established departmental safety rules and
practices. Reports to supervisor, in a timely manner, any unsafe
activities, conditions, hazards, or safety violations that may
cause injury to oneself, other employees, patients and visitors.
Demonstrates skills and knowledge necessary to provide care
appropriate to pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients
, including knowledge of growth and development, the ability to
obtain and interpret information to identify patient needs, and to
provide the care needed. Proficiency in SBRT planning including,
but not limited to, SBRT on linear accelerators, SBRT on
Cyberknife, and any future technologies Proficiency in adaptive
planning for 3D, VMAT, SBRT, and any future technologies Performs
other related duties as required. Education and Experience
Requirements Graduate of a JRCERT accredited school for Medical
Dosimetry Board certified or board eligible by the Medical
Dosimetry Certification Board ? Qualified candidates should apply
online and include a current resume for consideration. L1-CS1
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