Medical Dosimetrist I - Radiation Oncology at University of Southern California

The Medical Dosimetrist 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:

• Performing calculations for the accurate delivery of the radiation oncologists' prescribed dose to defined tumor volume and dose constraints to normal tissues/organs

• Documenting all pertinent information in the patient's record

• Required to verify the mathematical accuracy of all calculations using established guidelines

• Preparing organ and tissue contours used for treatment planning of patients

• Coordinating treatment simulations and tumor localizations on dedicated devices (e.g., CT, MRI, X-Ray, and PET, etc.) when indicated, for radiation treatment planning.

• Performing basic physics and technical support in the areas of radiation protection, qualitative machine calibrations and quality assurance of the radiation oncology equipment

• Required to maintain currency on new treatment planning techniques, devices and methods through regular participation in continuing education activities

Minimum Education: Specialized/technical training
Minimum Experience: 1 years
Minimum Field of Expertise: One year of clinical experience. Working knowledge of radiation therapy planning systems (e.g., Varian Eclipse). Demonstrated understanding of radiation and current rules and regulations of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Excellent organizational, written and oral communication skills.

USC 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, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring ordinance. 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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