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Summit Health Management

Medical Dosimetrist

Summit Health Management, Florham Park, New Jersey, us, 07932


Dosimetrist - Radiation OncologyLocations: Clifton, NJ; Berkeley Heights, NJ; Florham Park, NJ; Remote - New Jersey

Time Type: Full time

Posted on: Posted 8 Days Ago

Job Requisition ID: R30131

About Our CompanyWe’re a physician-led, patient-centric network committed to simplifying health care and bringing a more connected kind of care.

Our primary, multispecialty, and urgent care providers serve millions of patients in traditional practices, patients' homes and virtually through VillageMD and our operating companies Village Medical, Village Medical at Home, Summit Health, CityMD, and Starling Physicians.

When you join our team, you become part of a compassionate community of people who work hard every day to make health care better for all. We are innovating value-based care and leveraging integrated applications, population insights and staffing expertise to ensure all patients have access to high-quality, connected care services that provide better outcomes at a reduced total cost of care.

Job Description*Hybrid Opportunity*50% Remote, 50% On-site within our Clifton, Berkeley Heights or Florham Park locationsEssential Job Functions:

Generate and/or review contours for OAR, PTV, and optimization structures.

External beam treatment planning (3D, IMRT, VMAT, SBRT and SRS) using Varian treatment planning system.

Present isodose plan in detail, with OARs and target volume doses, to the Radiation Oncologist.

Present clear treatment plan instruction for therapists.

Perform and review image fusions for CT, PET, and MRI.

Take part in clinical research (documentation, credentialing) and receive continuing education as required.

General Job Functions:

Study patients’ medical histories.

Design computerized isodose treatment plans.

Serve as an assistant to the medical physicist, and follow the lead of the radiation oncologist.

Ongoing teaching and education requirements.

Mentor junior dosimetrists.

Physical Job Requirements:

Pushing and pulling, taking frequency and weight into consideration.

Physical strength to lift heavy objects, carts, or items, taking frequency and weight into consideration.

Physical mobility, which includes movement from place to place on the job, taking distance and speed into account.

Physical agility, which includes ability to maneuver body while in place.

Dexterity of hands and fingers.

Balance is maintained during climbing, bending and/or reaching.

Endurance (e.g. continuous typing, prolonged standing/bending, walking).

Education, Certification, Computer and Training Requirements:

Must be a graduate of a hospital or college affiliated medical dosimetry program.

Must have certification as a medical dosimetrist by the Medical Dosimetry Certification Board.

Must demonstrate proficiency in IMRT, IGRT, SBRT, SRS Gating and brachytherapy.

Travel:

Ability to commute to satellite offices as needed.

About Our CommitmentTotal Rewards at VillageMDOur team members are essential to our mission to reshape healthcare through the power of connection. VillageMD highly values the critical role that health and wellness play in the lives of our team members and their families. Participation in VillageMD’s benefit platform includes Medical, Dental, Life, Disability, Vision, FSA coverages and a 401k savings plan.

Equal Opportunity EmployerOur Company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender status), national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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