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Medical Dosimetrist II
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A Medical Dosimetrist generates radiation treatment plans, develops radiation dose calculations, communicates and supervises the treatment plan implementation, and consults with members of radiation oncology team.
$126,922 / year median in California
+18% projected growth
Job Description
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 $83.54 - $88.00 . 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