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Dosimetrist II – Radiation Oncology (Duarte) (Hybrid or Onsite)
Note: For out of area candidates, must be willing to relocate to local Duarte area
Join the transformative team at City of Hope, where we're changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and treatment facilitiesin Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix. Our dedicated and compassionate employees are driven by a common mission: To deliver the cures of tomorrow to the people who need them today.
As a Dosimetrist in Radiation Oncology, the primary responsibilities involve performing CT simulation and treatment planning using 3-dimensional computer-assisted techniques. Under the guidance of a staff physicist, the role includes conducting general patient dosimetry, incorporating hand calculations for external beam therapy, and calculating doses for irregularly shaped fields. Here, the Dosimetrist Team uses the following software, but not limited to: Aria, Eclipse, and AutoContouring/ClearCheck. As for hardware, this would include: Varian Truebeam v.4.1
Tentative Schedule: Full‑time staff may choose to work hybrid or onsite for this position; the department highly prefers onsite presence, if possible.
As a successful candidate, you will:
Independently assess the necessary dosimetry and physics requirements for fulfilling the physician’s prescription
Recommend treatment strategies to the physician
Perform 2, 3-D, and IMRT treatment planning
Perform treatment planning for HDR and interstitial brachytherapy
Digitize and import all beam shaping blocks at the completion of the simulation process
Contour normal tissues according to physician instructions
Your qualifications should include:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Chemical, Physical, Biological, or other related major
3 years as Certified Dosimetrist
Certification from Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board (MDCB)
Note: Dosimetrist I:
Dosimetrist II: >3 years of experiences - Pay Range: $64.47/hr - $83.82/hr - $103.16/hr
City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location. City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer. To learn more about our Comprehensive Benefits, please.
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Worksite address
duarte, CA, 91010, US
Who can apply
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