Medical Dosimetrist II

About this role

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

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 an equal opportunity 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 observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider 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 (213) 821-8100, or by email at  uschr@usc.edu . Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.

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