University of California - Los Angeles Health
Medical Dosimetrist - Radiation Oncology
University of California - Los Angeles Health, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Description
At UCLA Health, we are dedicated to delivering compassionate, world-class care to our patients. As a leading academic medical center, UCLA Health is at the forefront of medical innovation, research, and education, consistently ranked among the top hospitals in the nation. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment where healthcare professionals can thrive and make a meaningful impact.As a dosimetrist at UCLA Radiation Oncology, you will be at the forefront of patient care, playing a crucial role in treatment planning and ensuring the precise delivery of radiation therapy. Your responsibilities will include supporting all aspects of patient care, from creating treatment plans to executing them according to the prescriptions set by our Radiation Oncology attending physicians. You'll be expected to uphold UCLA's commitment to care and adhere to our high institutional standards. In addition, you will have opportunities for professional growth through participation in educational activities and quality improvement projects. If you have a passion for advancing patient care, pushing the boundaries of innovation, and contributing to a collaborative team dedicated to excellence, we would love to have you join us. Together, we can make a significant impact on the lives of our patients and the future of healthcare.
Salary: $73.70 - $88.10 hourlyQualifications Required:
Bachelor's degree and one year of training, or equivalent combination of education and experience
CMD eligible
Knowledgeable in the operation of radiotherapy equipment, including linear accelerators, cobalt teletherapy units, simulators, dosimetric equipment, brachytherapy equipment, computerized treatment planning systems, and record and verification/patient information management systems.
Proficient in external beam and brachytherapy treatment planning.
Ability to perform and analyze in-vivo and in-phantom measurements.
Knowledgeable of current radiotherapy treatment techniques.
Ability to assess and plot radiation dose distributions.
Skill in providing treatment planning and dose-calculation services for patient treatment and diagnosis with external, interstitial, intracavitary, and distributed internal sources.
Knowledge of the principles of radiation safety and Health Physics.
Knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, clinical oncology, radiobiology, radiation physics
Ability to work variable shifts, including evenings and weekends.
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At UCLA Health, we are dedicated to delivering compassionate, world-class care to our patients. As a leading academic medical center, UCLA Health is at the forefront of medical innovation, research, and education, consistently ranked among the top hospitals in the nation. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment where healthcare professionals can thrive and make a meaningful impact.As a dosimetrist at UCLA Radiation Oncology, you will be at the forefront of patient care, playing a crucial role in treatment planning and ensuring the precise delivery of radiation therapy. Your responsibilities will include supporting all aspects of patient care, from creating treatment plans to executing them according to the prescriptions set by our Radiation Oncology attending physicians. You'll be expected to uphold UCLA's commitment to care and adhere to our high institutional standards. In addition, you will have opportunities for professional growth through participation in educational activities and quality improvement projects. If you have a passion for advancing patient care, pushing the boundaries of innovation, and contributing to a collaborative team dedicated to excellence, we would love to have you join us. Together, we can make a significant impact on the lives of our patients and the future of healthcare.
Salary: $73.70 - $88.10 hourlyQualifications Required:
Bachelor's degree and one year of training, or equivalent combination of education and experience
CMD eligible
Knowledgeable in the operation of radiotherapy equipment, including linear accelerators, cobalt teletherapy units, simulators, dosimetric equipment, brachytherapy equipment, computerized treatment planning systems, and record and verification/patient information management systems.
Proficient in external beam and brachytherapy treatment planning.
Ability to perform and analyze in-vivo and in-phantom measurements.
Knowledgeable of current radiotherapy treatment techniques.
Ability to assess and plot radiation dose distributions.
Skill in providing treatment planning and dose-calculation services for patient treatment and diagnosis with external, interstitial, intracavitary, and distributed internal sources.
Knowledge of the principles of radiation safety and Health Physics.
Knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, clinical oncology, radiobiology, radiation physics
Ability to work variable shifts, including evenings and weekends.
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