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Varian

Tech-enabled radiation oncology hardware and software

Medical Dosimetrist

Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryPosted on Nov 12
Full-timeRemote in USARemote

About the Job

Requirements

  • Board certification by the Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board (MDCB).
  • Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, clinical oncology, radiobiology, radiation physics, and radiation safety.
  • Expertise in the technical aspects of radiation oncology and medical physics to develop optimal treatment plans.
  • Knowledge of health care informatics, including resources, devices, and methods to acquire, store, and retrieve data; tools include computers, clinical guidelines, current medical terminology, and information and communication systems.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills to facilitate the exchange of information with patients, family members, the radiation oncology treatment team, and outside entities.
  • Must meet applicable vendor credentialing requirements for full access to client sites and maintain those requirements during employment; requirements may include proof of identification, background checks, drug screens, immunizations, annual TB testing, and healthcare training.
  • Must be able to work with controlled technology in accordance with U.S. export control law.

Responsibilities

  • Design treatment plans using computer and/or manual computation with optimal beam geometry to deliver prescribed radiation doses while sparing critical structures, in accordance with the radiation oncologist's prescription.
  • Identify and contour normal and dose-limiting structures using images from one or more datasets, and perform image registration with CT, MRI, and PET datasets.
  • Create and transfer reference images and localization markers for portal verification and treatment delivery, including DRRs, CBCTs, and other specified IGRT methods.
  • Supervise, perform, or assist with simulations and tumor localization using specified imaging devices, including CT, MRI, and PET.
  • Supervise, perform, or assist with planning and implementing compensation filters, custom shields, wedges, and other beam-modifying devices.
  • Supervise, perform, or assist with planning and implementing molds, casts, and other immobilization devices.
  • Advise radiation therapists on implementation of the treatment plan, including the correct use of immobilization devices, compensators, wedges, field arrangement, and other treatment or imaging parameters.
  • Calculate the accurate delivery of the prescribed dose, document pertinent information in the patient record, and verify the mathematical accuracy of all calculations by an approved method.

Desired Qualifications

  • A bachelor's degree.

About the Company

Varian

Tech-enabled radiation oncology hardware and software

Varian, part of Siemens Healthineers, focuses on oncology by providing integrated radiation oncology solutions that combine software, hardware, patient data, and care teams. Its offerings include treatment-planning software, radiation therapy machines, and data-management systems that work together to enable precise cancer treatments. The company differentiates itself through an integrated platform approach and services like Oncology-as-a-Service (OaaS), which lets healthcare providers adopt advanced radiation oncology with ongoing service support rather than large upfront investments. Varian serves healthcare providers such as hospitals and cancer centers, helping them deliver coordinated care and improve patient outcomes. Its goal is to reduce the fear of cancer by using data and technology to support clinicians in delivering effective treatments.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Palo Alto, CA
Founded
1948

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