Level II - Dosimetrist - $83-96 per hour

Keck Medicine of USC is seeking a Dosimetrist Level II for a job in Huntington Park, California. Job Description & Requirements Specialty : Dosimetrist Discipline : Allied Health Professional Start Date : ASAP Duration : Ongoing 40 hours per week Shift : 8 hours Employment Type : Staff The Medical Dosimetrist II must design, develop, and implement radiation treatment plans through the use of computer and / or manual computations to deliver prescribed radiation dose and field placement technique in accordance with the radiation oncologist's prescription. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following : Calculates prescribed radiation doses and develops field placement techniques in accordance with the radiation oncologist’s prescription. Prepares organ and tissue contours for patient treatment planning. Develops new techniques to optimize treatment simulation, planning, evaluation and delivery, following and training others in all departmental billing and compliance procedures. Interacts with vendors, ensuring smooth implementation of all technology. Participates in clinical research, collecting and submitting data. Performs basic physical and technical support for equipment and software, and stays current with existing and emerging techniques, devices, and methods. Coordinates treatment simulations and tumor localizations on dedicated devices (e.g., CT, MRI, PET, etc.) when indicated, for radiation treatment planning. Trains other dosimetrists in relevant software and treatment planning techniques. Instructs students and residents in applied aspects of medical dosimetry. This position will be hybrid work (one day on-site per week may be required). This work arrangement is subject to change based on business needs. The hourly rate range for this position is $82.85 - $96.34. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education / training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations. Minimum Education : Specialized / technical training Minimum Experience : 3 years clinical experience. Minimum Skills : Understanding of radiation therapy planning systems (e.g., Pinnacle, Varian Eclipse). Demonstrated knowledge of radiation and current rules and regulations of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Excellent organizational, written and oral communication skills. Preferred Education : Bachelor's degree Preferred Experience : 5 years clinical experience, with some in a management / supervisory role. Preferred Skills : Experience teaching applied aspects of dosimetry. USC is a smoke-free environment USC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC will con sider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at , or by email at . Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law. Read USC’s Clery Act Annual Security Report Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Plan Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination USC is an E-Verify Employer Digital Accessibility If you are a current USC employee, please apply to this USC job posting in Workday by copying and pasting this link into your browser : USC Keck Job ID REQ20159124. Posted job title : Medical Dosimetrist II About Keck Medicine of USC Keck Medicine of USC combines academic excellence, world-class research and state-of-the-art facilities to provide highly specialized care for some of the most acute patients in the country. We provide care at Keck Hospital of USC, USC Norris Cancer Hospital, USC Verdugo Hills Hospital, USC Arcadia Hospital and 100 clinics in Los Angeles and surrounding counties.

Salary : $83 - $96