Inova Health System

Fairfax


Job posting for Medical Dosimetrist (ISCI)
Inova Health System is seeking one (1) enthusiastic full time dosimetrist interested in joining clinical team at Inova Center for Advanced Radiation Oncology and Proton therapy, Inova Fairfax Hospital. The successful candidate will join a dedicated team of 20+ dosimetrists at Inova Health System that cover planning for electrons, 2D, 3D conformal, IMRT, VMAT, SRS and SBRT treatments, and proton treatment. The ongoing translational activities include advancements in intensity modulated radiation therapy with static and arc beams, adaptive and image-guided radiation therapy, head and body stereotactic techniques (including Hyper Arc and CyberKnife), and full pencil beam scanning proton therapy. Candidate will be expected to join the team of dosimetrists to generate the highest quality external beam treatment plans including image fusion, documentation, and assistance with questions at CT/MRI simulator as need.
Inova Department of Advanced Radiation Oncology and Proton Therapy is an international center for advanced cancer care and research, serving Northern Virginia, the Washington, DC metro area, and the world beyond. With locations across the northern Virginia, the Center can treat patient at Alexandria, Fair Oaks, Fairfax, Loudoun and Woodbridge where it’s most convenient for the patients. Across the system, equipment includes 2 Vaults IBA Proton, 5 TrueBeams with HyperArc, 4 Trilogys, 1 M6 CyberKnife, 3 HDR units, 2 IORT units, 1 3T MRI and 6 simulation CTs. External planning is done with Eclipse and RayStation while using Aria for patient data management. The full-time dosimetrist will provide all staff dosimetry duties as required primarily for Inova Fairfax Hospital but may require rotating through other Inova hospitals per clinical needs. The staff dosimetrist will report to the chief dosimetrist at Inova Health System and work under the direction of chief dosimetrist, physicists and physicians. The ideal candidate will be energetic and well-trained, possess excellent communication and collaboration skills, and have interest in potential career advancement within the Inova Health system.
Are you a skilled Medical Dosimetrist looking for an exciting opportunity to grow and contribute to the field of Dosimetry? INOVA Hospital is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to join our dynamic team of 20+ Dosimetrists. New grads are welcome to apply, and those with 2+ years of experience will be given preference. Certification as a Medical Dosimetrist is preferred.

Responsibilities and Requirements
- Collaborate with a team of medical professionals to develop radiation treatment plans for patients.
- Proficiency in using ARIA, Eclipse, RayStation, Precision, and MIM
- Create and optimize treatment plans for various treatment techniques, including 3D, VMAT, IMRT, MERT, SRS, SRT, Protons, and SBRT.
- Ensure accurate dose calculations and delivery, adhering to prescribed guidelines and protocols.
- Bachelor's degree or higher preferred.
- New grads are welcome, while a minimum of 2 years of experience is preferred for experienced candidates.
- Certification as a Medical Dosimetrist is a plus.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with the medical team and support staff.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.
- Dedication to patient care and safety.



Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or 5 Years of Dosimetry experience and CMD are met, an associate's degree is acceptable
- 5 years of dosimetry experience and CMD
- Must be Certified Medical Dosimetrist (CMD) certified by the American Association of Medical Dosimetry upon start.
- Candidate has maintained education requirements to be a CMD (Certified Medial Dosimetrist) in good standing.

Clinic And Schar Cancer Fairfax VA Inova Job ID #655182. Posted job title: medical dosimetrist

Permanent Allied Health Professional - Dosimetrist

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