Lead Dosimetrist (H)

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The Radiation Oncology Department at UHealth /University of Miami has an exciting opportunity for a  Lead Dosimetrist in Miami.

SUMMARY
The Lead Dosimetrist coordinates and oversees the daily operations of the dosimetry team. This role ensures high-quality, consistent patient care by organizing staffing schedules, supervising dosimetry practices, and ensuring adherence to departmental standards and regulatory requirements. The incumbent works in collaboration with leadership in Medical Physics and Dosimetry, this position leads efforts in clinical excellence, education, and process improvement in a cutting-edge, multi-modality cancer treatment center.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

- Designs a treatment plan with optimal beam geometry to deliver a prescribed radiation dose.
- Identifies and contours normal and dose-limiting structures by utilizing images from one or more data sets.
- Creates and transfers reference images and localization markers for portal verification and treatment delivery.
- Performs simulations and tumor localization using specified imaging devices.
- Plans and implements the fabrication of compensation filters, custom shields, wedges, and other beam modifying devices.
- Plans and implements the production of molds, casts, and other immobilization devices.
- Communicates and advises the radiation oncology team regarding treatment plan implementation, including the correct use of immobilization devices, compensators, wedges, field arrangement, and other treatment or imaging parameters.
- Performs calculations for the accurate delivery of the prescribed dose, documents all pertinent information in the patient record, and verifies the mathematical accuracy of all calculations.
- Operates and performs quality assurance on the treatment planning computer(s).
- Coordinate and assign patient treatment planning cases to dosimetrists.
- Assist in the training and mentoring of dosimetry students, residents, and other learners.
- Contributes to the creation and enforcement of policies, procedures, and protocols.
- Participates in the development and administration of operational and capital budgets.
- Coordinates and assigns patient treatment planning cases to dosimetrists.
- Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Associate’s degree in relevant field required

Certification and Licensing:

Certified (or eligible) for certification by the Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board

Experience:

Minimum 3 years of relevant experience required

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

- Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
- Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
- Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
- Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Job Status:
Full time

Employee Type:
Staff