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Position Summary
Join our team as a Dosimetrist at the Staten Island Cancer Center (Radiation Oncology). The Medical Dosimetrist is responsible for accurate and safe radiation treatment planning, documentation, and quality assurance of patient treatment plans at NYU Langone's Perlmutter Cancer Centers. The Dosimetrist generates and verifies radiation dose distributions and calculations for adult and pediatric patients under the supervision of the Radiation Oncology Physicist and Radiation Oncologist.
Hybrid work schedule with flexibility for remote duties while maintaining onsite presence as required for clinical collaboration, adaptive planning and patient care.
Job Responsibilities
Treatment Planning
Perform offline and adaptive treatment plans.
Evaluate target volumes for consistency and identify critical structures for contouring.
Generate and perform QA for IMRT plans, including reference points for physics verification.
Follow established dose constraints, departmental policies, and planning standards.
Ensure completeness of setup fields, DRRs, and CBCT aspects of treatment planning.
Documentation
Verify that prescriptions and physics plans are signed and approved by the physician prior to treatment.
Complete all electronic and paper documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
Maintain proper labeling, approval, and tracking of all plans and related documentation.
Document and sign treatment setup changes and modifications.
Planning and Time Management
Organize and prioritize workload to meet patient schedules and departmental deadlines.
Manage multiple concurrent planning tasks efficiently.
Demonstrate flexibility in adapting to changing departmental needs.
Initiative and Collaboration
Develop creative solutions to planning challenges and implement new physics initiatives.
Collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team and support colleagues when needed.
Take ownership of assigned tasks to ensure timely completion and prevent treatment delays.
Education and Professional Development
Assist in training residents and students on our treatment planning systems (TPS) and radiotherapy principles.
Participate in departmental protocols, in‑service training, and peer review rounds.
Complete all required safety and compliance training, including annual Radiation Safety certification.
Additional Position Specific Responsibilities
Import images into TPS and perform duties of Dosimetrist of the Day and Contourer of the Day. Communicate planning or LINAC issues promptly to physics supervisory staff. Report medical events to the Director of Physics and consult physicians for plan reviews as needed. Perform adaptive online planning across Perlmutter Cancer Center sites and other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor of Science degree or graduation from an accredited Medical Dosimetry program.
Certification by the Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board (MDCB) or eligibility to obtain certification within a year.
JCERT schooling.
Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, multidisciplinary clinical environment.
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Certification (CMD) and graduate of dosimetrist program.
Experience with Eclipse, Monaco, ARIA, Mosaic, and/or MIM systems.
Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
Benefits Overview
Employees have access to a comprehensive benefits and wellness package, including financial security benefits, a generous time‑off program, employee resource groups, and a holistic employee wellness program focusing on physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care.
Equal Opportunity Statement
NYU Langone Health is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration.
Salary Range
Salary range: $120,000 - $170,000 annually. Actual salaries depend on experience, specialty, education, and hospital need.
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Worksite address
new york, NY, 10261, US
Who can apply
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