Dosimetrist II

Join a world class team and help to bring cancer treatment HOME!

Highlands Oncology began in 1996 with three physicians and a desire to change the face of oncology care in our community.  Dr. Malcolm Hayward, Dr. Dan Bradford, and Dr. Thad Beck knew that patients do better at home, in the community where they live and work, and where their support system is already in place. In furthering that goal, Highlands has grown with the region from a single location 26 years ago, to 6 locations in Northwest and Northcentral Arkansas today employing more than 750 diverse team members.

As Northwest Arkansas continues to grow, so must the services and providers available in the region.  Highlands Oncology is committed to remaining on the cutting edge to ensure our community has access to the very best cancer care.  What we have is something quite unique right here in our own backyard with a caring multidisciplinary team focused on treating patients like family.

Job Title:              Dosimetrist II/Physics Assistant (Previous Chief Dosimetrist)

Reports To:         Director of Clinical Medical Physics

Location:             Fayetteville / Rogers / Mt. Home

FLSA:     Full Time - Exempt

Job Summary:

Full range of advanced clinical dosimetry support at Highlands Oncology clinics, including routine dosimetry calculations/treatment planning (2D/3D/electrons), advanced treatment planning (IMRT/VMAT/SBRT/SRS),  brachytherapy treatment planning (LDR/HDR), secondary checks, routine

Job Function / Duties / Responsibilities:

• Performs routine to the most difficult and complex radiotherapy treatment plans.
• Design and prepare special immobilization devices and positioning molds.
• Verify the radiation dose that patients receive on their treatments, having an advanced understanding of both simple and complex radiotherapy treatment plans.
• Triage questions from Radiation Therapists about daily treatment setup.
• Initiate appropriate action to have equipment repaired as needed.
• Help oversee the day-to-day operations of the dosimetry team and manage workload appropriately.
• First line contact for all dosimetry related training needs, questions, etc.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Clinical Medical Physics.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to use Varian Treatment Planning software proficiently.
• Ability to import and fuse diagnostic imaging (knowledge of Eclipse and Velocity fusion software)
• Ability to plan the most difficult and complex radiotherapy plans including, but not limited to, 3D, IMRT, SBRT, SRS, Brachytherapy (HDR/LDR)
• Ability to composite prior radiotherapy treatments, estimate biologically equivalent doses for plan sums.
• This position has access to confidential information concerning patients and requires dependability, good judgment, and a high degree of professionalism.
• Effective oral and written communication skills, including representing themselves in a professional manner.
• Excellent interpersonal communication, problem-solving, teamwork, and conflict resolution skills.

Education and Experience:

• Graduate from an accredited school of Medical Dosimetry.
• Seven (7) years of experience as a Radiotherapy Treatment Planning Dosimetrist
• Certification in Medical Dosimetry by the Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board (MDCB).
• An advanced working knowledge of IMRT, VMAT, SRS, SBRT and Brachytherapy.

Work Environment: 

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• Due to the nature of our business and the use of radiation and hazardous chemicals, it is imperative that all employees foster a culture and environment of safety.

• Must have the ability to utilize components of the treatment-planning computer including but not limited to the use of keyboards, and mouse controls. Must be able to stand for 8 hours; lift 40-pound block to shoulder level; have sufficient visual acuity to distinguish structures and isodose displays on computer monitor. Additionally, must be able to align treatment field and monitor patient during radiation therapy treatment. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Other Duties:  Please note this job description is not designed to be exhaustive.  The employee may be required to perform other duties as assigned.