Senior Dosimetrist - Radiation Oncology - FT Days - University of California, Irvine

UCI Health is the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine, and the only academic health system based in Orange County. UCI Health is comprised of its main campus, UCI Medical Center, a 459-bed, acute care hospital in in Orange, Calif., four hospitals and affiliated physicians of the UCI Health Community Network in Orange and Los Angeles counties and ambulatory care centers across the region. Listed among America’s Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years, UCI Medical Center provides tertiary and quaternary care and is home to Orange County’s only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center, high-risk perinatal/neonatal program and American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, gold level 1 geriatric emergency department and regional burn center. UCI Health serves a region of nearly 4 million people in Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County.

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Position Summary:

The incumbent generates and administers radiation therapy treatment plans and dose calculations necessary for patient treatment and in consultation with radiation oncologists and/or medical physicists. Accurately documents use of radioactive materials. Assists in teaching and training students, residents, physicians, etc. in radiation therapy administration and protocols.

Essential Job Functions:

The identification of essential functions below is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties that may be assigned to this position, nor does it restrict the duties which may be assigned to this position if such duties reasonably relate to the position.

• Responsible for billing of dosimetry procedures and daily review of dosimetry procedure billing to ensure accuracy of charges. Prepares materials and forms as required regarding dosimetry on patients participating in clinical research trials. 5%
• Effectively operates radiation therapy treatment planning systems/software. Performs radiation therapy planning functions such as IMRT, 3D conformal, VMAT, SRS, SBRT, HDR Brachytherapy, multmodality image fusion, etc. Assist in the localization of radioactive sources for the purpose of dosimetry. Collaborates with radiation therapists as necessary to ensure accuracy of patient setup. 40%
• Effectively operates radiation therapy treatment planning systems/software. Performs radiation therapy planning functions such as IMRT, 3D conformal, VMAT, SRS, SBRT, HDR Brachytherapy, image fusion, etc. Assist in the localization of radioactive sources for the purpose of dosimetry. Collaborates with radiation therapists as necessary to ensure accuracy of patient setup. 40%
• Collaborates effectively with all members of the health care team. Participate in the clinical education of medical residents and other allied health students. Assists in the quality assurance program in radiation oncology. Assists and teaching of dosimetry and radiation physics. 10%
• Collaborates effectively with all members of the health care team. Participate in the clinical education of medical and physics residents and allied health students, and provides teaching/traning of a Medical Dosimetrist Student enrolled in the UC Irvine Medical Dosimetry Program. Assists in the quality assurance program in radiation oncology. Assists and teaching of dosimetry and radiation physics. 10%
• Assists in obtaining treatment planning CT & MRI scans, or other scans where special positioning or dosimetric considerations are necessary and checks treatment planning scan parameters as necessary ensuring adequate imaging for treatment planning. Accurately enters treatment plan parameters into current record and verify system. Assists therapists on initiation of treatment to ensure the implementation of approved treatment plan. Performs CT scans to initiate the treatment planning process when necessary. 10%
• Assists in acquisition of treatment planning CT & MRI scans (including multimodality image registration/fusion), or other scans where special positioning or dosimetric considerations are necessary and checks treatment planning scan parameters as necessary ensuringoptimal imaging for treatment planning. Accurately enters treatment plan parameters into current record and verify system. Assists therapists on initiation of treatment to ensure the implementation of approved treatment plan. Performs CT scans to initiate the treatment planning process when necessary. 10%
• Accurately interprets data regarding patient status in consideration of patient age, calculates prescribed dosages in consultation with radiation oncologist and medical physicist, to both tumor and dose limiting structures and organs, documents all calculations and procedures. Performs and participates in in-vivo and phantom dose measurements. 35%
• Accurately interprets data regarding patient status in consideration of patient age, calculates prescribed dosages in consultation with radiation oncologist and medical physicist, to both tumor and adjacent tissue and organs, documents all calculations and procedures. Makes or participates in in-vivo and phantom dose measurements. 35%

Total Compensation

We offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

Required Qualifications:

• Must possess valid ARRT and CRT for radiation therapy technology or BS in Physics

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System

• Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload

• Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job

• Understanding of medical terminology

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

• Ability to work variable shifts including weekends and holidays

• Ability to competently operate modern radiation therapy treatment planning systems/software  & multimodality image manipulation software

• Working knowledge of relevant billing codes as they apply to procedures and activities performed in an academic hospital

• Advanced knowledge of record-and-verify system(s) (e.g. ARIA) and experience using a record-and-verify system in an electronic treatment chart environment

• Minimum 3 years’ experience working as a Dosimetrist

• Medical dosimetry certification by MDCB

• Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties

• Current BLS certification

Preferred Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited School of Radiologic Technology

• Proficient with VARIAN ECLIPSE treatment planning software and ARIA

• Bilingual skills in English and Spanish and/or Vietnamese

• Knowledge of University and medical center organizations, policies, procedures and forms

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Legal Right to Work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page: https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement:

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact UCI's Employee Experience Center (EEC) at eec@uci.edu or at (949) 824-0500, Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.