Hybrid Dosimetrist

MaineHealth is a leading healthcare organization dedicated to providing exceptional patient care and advancing medical innovation. We take immense pride in fostering a team spirit and maintaining a positive, friendly work culture.

Our departments, spread over four geographic locations, offer state-of-the-art treatments utilizing 4 TrueBeams, 1 Varian iX, ARIA OIS, Eclipse TPS, HDR brachytherapy (Flexitron, Oncentra), IVBT, and GammaTile (planned). We understand the importance of work-life balance and the value of time off.

This position located in Sanford, ME offers a hybrid work schedule, allowing for up to 50% remote work along with the option of a 4 x 10 hour/day workweek, providing both flexibility and a rewarding professional environment.

You will be a key member of a close-knit team, collaborating with our radiation oncologists (7), medical physicists (4.5), and dosimetrists (3.5).

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with radiation oncologists to design individualized radiation therapy treatment plans for patients.
• Utilize advanced treatment planning software and equipment, including Eclipse TPS, Velocity, RadCalc, Oncentra (HDR brachytherapy TPS), to calculate radiation dose distributions, beam arrangements, and treatment parameters.
• Perform all aspects of SBRT/SRT/SRS, IMRT/VMAT, and 3DCRT treatment planning.
• Conduct thorough quality assurance checks on treatment plans, using ClearCheck (RADformation), to ensure the accuracy and safety of treatment delivery.
• Assist in the implementation of new treatment techniques and technologies.
• Maintain meticulous records of treatment plans and patient data using ARIA OIS.
• Provide support to radiation therapists during simulation and treatment delivery process.
• Foster a positive and friendly work culture by actively participating in team meetings and engaging in professional development activities.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

Education: N/A

License/Certifications: Certified Medical Dosimetrist (CMD) or board eligible.

Experience: One to three years' clinical experience.

Proficient computer skills in MS Office Word and Excel, back up treatment plans on the planning systems.

Requires analytical ability necessary to resolve complex patient care problems relating to correct dosage, and angles and treatment plans in Radiation Therapy.

Requires interpersonal skills necessary to work effectively with physicians, therapists, and others.

Must successfully complete the CMD Board Exam within one year if hired on as board eligible.