Dosimetrist

Spectrum Healthcare Resources is excited to announce a potential opportunity for a Certified Medical Dosimetrist to join our team in supporting Radiation Oncology Services at the Tibor Rubin VA Medical Center, Long Beach, CA.

Certified Medical Dosimetrist (CMD), certified by the Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board (MDCB).
• Minimum of two (2) years of continuous work experience in medical dosimetry within the last three (3) years.
• Experience in the following areas:
  • Two (2) years of experience in performing QA procedures.
  • One (1) year of experience in a healthcare system that is ACR/APEx certified.
  • One (1) year of experience with Varian Linear Accelerators, including TrueBeam with Brain Lab and Rapid Arc (or equivalent).
  • One (1) year of experience with Image Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT), including Cone Beam CT (following standards of TG-142).
  • One (1) year of experience with Eclipse treatment planning system and ARIA record & verify system, including treatment modalities:
    • Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS)
    • Stereotactic Radiotherapy (SRT)
    • Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT)
    • Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT) (following standards of TG-53).
  • One (1) year of experience with MapCheck and ArcCheck (or equivalent).
  • One (1) year of experience with GE Discovery CT Simulator (or equivalent).

• Design and develop treatment plans by means of computer and/or manual computation to ensure precise delivery of radiation in accordance with the VA Radiation Oncologist's prescription.
• Perform treatment planning in conjunction with the Contractor's Medical Physicist for SRS/SRT, HDR brachytherapy, IMRT, and IGRT.
• Be present during patient treatment for HDR brachytherapy.
• Ensure accurate documentation of radiation dose distributions and treatment techniques in accordance with the VA Radiation Oncologist's prescription.
• Assist in treatment simulations and tumor localization using dedicated imaging modalities, including CT and MRI.
• Assist in planning and oversee fabrication of compensating filters, custom shields, wedges, and other beam-modifying devices.
• Supervise and oversee production of molds, casts, and immobilization devices for accurate and reproducible patient positioning.
• Perform calculations for radiation delivery, ensuring mathematical accuracy and documentation in patient files under the supervision of the Medical Physicist.
• Provide dosimetry and technical support for radiation protection, machine calibration, and quality assurance activities related to radiation therapy equipment.
• Assist in the application of dosimetry methods, including ion chamber, TLD, or film measurements as directed by the Contractor's Medical Physicist.

• Part-Time Position (0.25 FTE) - 10 Hours Per Week
• Workdays: Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays.
• Shifts: 8-hour shifts within standard duty hours of 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM (local time zone), flexible scheduling possible based on operational needs.

Company Overview:

Spectrum Healthcare Resources (SHR) was established in 1988 to deliver systems and processes designed to meet the unique needs of Military and VA Health Systems. SHR is a leading organization that provides physician and clinical staffing and management services to United States Military Treatment Facilities, VA clinics and other Federal Agencies through various contracting vehicles. A Joint Commission Health Care Staffing Services firm, SHR is the military staffing division of TeamHealth, a Nationwide organization that serves 850 civilian and military hospitals with a team of 9,600 affiliated health care professionals.

Spectrum Healthcare Resources is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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