What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dosimetrist Long Beach CA position at International SOS Government Medical Services?
This position is still at the proposal stage and is awaiting award.
This position will support the US Department of Veterans Affairs Critical Staffing Program. The person in this position will represent International SOS and provide services outlined below :
International SOS is looking for an individual who is an experienced Dosimetrist to calculate and plan the optimal radiation doses for cancer treatment ensuring that radiation is delivered accurately and safely to target tumors while minimizing exposure to healthy tissues. They collaborate with radiation oncologists and medical physicists to develop precise treatment plans that maximize therapeutic effectiveness and patient safety.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out medical dosimetry functions with certified Medical Dosimetrist. Certification by the Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board and shall receive technical direction from the VA Radiation Oncologist and / or Contractors Medical Physicist.
- Functions as a technical supervisor of medical dosimetry services and oversee medical dosimetry quality assurance activities.
- Perform in conjunction with the Contractors Medical Physicist treatment planning for SRS / SRT HDR brachytherapy IMRT and IGRT.
- Be present during patient treatment for HDR brachytherapy.
- Design treatment plans by means of computer and / or manual computation that will deliver a prescribed radiation dose and field placement technique in accordance with the VA Radiation Oncologist prescription to a defined tumor volume.
- Consider doselimiting structures in the design of treatment plans and document dose in accordance with VA Radiation Oncologist prescription.
- Support shall assist with treatment simulations and tumor localization on dedicated devices including computer tomography and MRI when indicated for radiation therapy treatment planning.
- Assist in planning and oversee fabrication of compensating filters custom shields wedges and other beam modifying devices.
- Assist in the planning oversee and supervise production of molds casts and other immobilization devices.
- Assist radiation therapy staff in the implementation of the treatment plan including the correct use of immobilization devices compensators wedges field arrangements and any treatment variable associated with treatment planning implementation.
- Perform calculation methods for the delivery of prescribed dose and subsequent documentation in patient files and verification of the mathematical accuracy of all calculations using a system established by the Contractors Medical Physicist.
- Provide dosimetry and technical support to Contractors Medical Physicist in radiation protection qualitative and quantitative machine calibration and quality assurance of the radiation therapy equipment.
- Assist in the application of specific methods of dosimetry including ion chamber TLD or film measurements as directed by the Contractors Medical Physicist.
This list is nonexhaustive and the role holder may be required to undertake additional duties that are not specifically listed above.
Qualifications :
Basic Requirements / Certifications :
2 years experience in performing QA procedures.
Education Required :
Graduate from a qualifying educational program for radiography or radiation therapy technology from an accredited college University Hospital medical school or postsecondary technical or vocational school. Program must have been accredited at the time of education or training by Joint Commission on Accreditation of Hospitals or by the American Osteopathic Association.
Physical Requirements :
Other Special Qualifications :
Additional information required for final submission :
Additional Information :
Pay range is based on several factors and may vary in addition to a full range of medical financial and / or other benefits. Final salary and offer will be determined by the applicants background experience skills internal equity and alignment with geographical market data.
Min : $50 / hr Max $60 / hr
Benefits Fulltime positions are eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical dental vision and basic life insurance. Additional benefits include a 401k plan paid time off and an annual bonus. International SOS complies with all federal state and local minimum wage laws
International SOS Government Medical Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability genetic information marital status amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with the applicable federal state and local laws.
International SOS Government Medical Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability genetic information marital status amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal state and local laws.
Remote Work : Employment Type :
Fulltime
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1
Salary : $50 - $60
