Inova

Nonprofit health system operating hospitals

Medical Dosimetrist 1

Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeVirginia, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Dosimetry or a related field is required.
Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board eligibility is required.

Responsibilities

Utilize patient-specific data, including CT scans, MRI images, and patient medical histories, to support treatment planning, and contour organs at risk according to department standards.
Independently design, develop, and optimize radiation treatment plans in collaboration with the radiation oncology team for patients with simple to intermediate complexities and disease sites.
Use treatment planning software and computer programs to calculate appropriate radiation dosage and beam arrangements while considering patient-specific factors and critical structures.
Evaluate and refine treatment plans to meet prescribed dose and safety guidelines while minimizing potential side effects; assess target coverage, conformity, and organ-at-risk sparing against prescription and dose constraints, iterate to meet clinical goals, and document trade-offs.
Maintain accurate and detailed records of treatment plans, patient information, and relevant data in compliance with regulatory standards; complete plan documents and accurately transfer plans to the oncology information system for physics review and treatment.
Stay updated on advancements in radiation therapy, dosimetry techniques, and treatment planning technologies through continuous learning and professional development; maintain board-eligible status and pursue Certified Medical Dosimetrist credentials within 12 months of hire.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Inova Center for Personalized Health is looking for a dedicated Dosimetrist 1 to join the team. This role will be full-time from Monday – Friday, Sign-on bonus

Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.

Featured Benefits:

Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day.
Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.

Job Responsibilities:

Utilizes patient-specific data, such as CT scans, MRI images, and patient medical histories, to support the treatment planning process. Contour organ at risk per department standards.
Independently designs, develops, and optimizes radiation treatment plans in collaboration with the radiation oncology team for patients with simple to intermediate complexities and disease sites.
Utilizes treatment planning software and computer programs to calculate the appropriate radiation dosage and beam arrangements while considering patient-specific factors and critical structures.
Evaluates and refines treatment plans to ensure they meet prescribed dose and safety guidelines while minimizing potential side effects. Assess target coverage, conformity, and OAR sparing against prescription and dose constraints; iterate to meet clinical goals and document trade-offs.
Maintains accurate and detailed records of treatment plans, patient information, and all relevant data in compliance with regulatory standards. Complete plan documents and transfer plans to the OIS accurately for physics review and treatment.
Stays updated on the latest advancements in radiation therapy, dosimetry techniques, and treatment planning technologies through continuous learning and professional development opportunities. Maintains board-eligible status and pursue the CMD credentials within 12 months of hire.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Additional Requirements

Education - Bachelor's degree in Dosimetry or related field
Certification - Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board Eligible

Salary Range: 117,107 -190,881.60

Pay Rate Frequency: ANNUAL

About the Company

Inova

Nonprofit health system operating hospitals

Inova Health System is a nonprofit healthcare network based in Falls Church, Virginia, providing a broad range of medical services across hospitals, outpatient clinics, assisted living, and long-term care facilities in Northern Virginia and the Washington, D.C. metro area. Its hospitals have Magnet status, indicating high nursing quality, and the system emphasizes care delivery as well as medical research and education through clinicians and scientists. The organization’s operations rely on reinvesting earnings into its mission rather than distributing profits to shareholders, with the Inova Health Foundation supporting fundraising and philanthropy to expand services, research, and training. Overall, Inova aims to improve community health by delivering patient care, advancing medical knowledge, and educating the next generation of healthcare professionals.

Company size: Not listed
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: $422.8M
Headquarters: Falls Church, VA
Founded: 1956

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