Radiation Therapy Dosimetrist jobs in Rio Rancho, NM

UNM Medical Group, Inc. is hiring for a Medical Radiation Dosimetrist to join our UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center. This opportunity is a full-time day shift opening located in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Sign-on Bonus and Relocation Assistants Available

Salary determined based on years of experience

Summary

Under indirect supervision, performs a variety of treatment planning and quality assurance services related to radiation therapy. Participates in related research and the development of new radiation therapy procedures.

Minimum Job Requirements of a Medical Radiation Dosimetrist:

Current Certified Medical Dosimetrist (CMD) accreditation or eligibility required. Candidates who have been eligible but are not certified for three or more years will not be considered. One year clinical dosimetry experience is preferred. Completed degree from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis. Verification of education and licensure will be required if selected for hire.

Duties and Responsibilities of a Medical Radiation Dosimetrist:

1. Assists in the development of policy and procedures for treatment planning in an effort to improve both accuracy and efficiency in our treatment planning process
2. Participates in departmental performance quality improvement (PQI) studies in order to improve various aspects of clinical operations.
3. Ensures all regulatory guidelines are followed, for example, protocol guidelines.
4. Generates patient treatment plans for all available treatment planning systems; views imaging data for positions and size of lesions, develops patient contours, creates and calculates a patient's treatment plan, evaluates the treatment plan’s adherence to prescribed dose constraints.
5. Evaluates treatment plans for potential errors using established QA checklists. Evaluates existing QA checklists for applicability, accuracy and efficiency.
6. Prepares sealed radioactive sources and operates specialized equipment to assist in brachytherapy treatments of patients.
7. Assists in the training and education of a variety of students, including radiation therapy students, physics students and medical students.
8. Participates in a patient’s treatment planning simulation; helping to determine necessary immobilization devices and other treatment needs.
9. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
10. Participates in clinical and departmental research, including the development of new radiation therapy procedures, protocol adherence and submission, physics, retrospective studies, etc.

About UNM Medical Group, Inc.

UNM Medical Group, Inc. (UNMMG) is the practice plan organization for physicians and other medical providers associated with the UNM Health Sciences Center. UNMMG is a New Mexico non-profit corporation and is an equal opportunity employer. UNMMG strives to mitigate health disparities brought about by technology; we aim to reach underrepresented populations, making healthcare more equitable and accessible for all of the people in New Mexico; we have a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success as well as working with broadly diverse communities.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commitment:

We will strive as an institution and as individuals to recognize, cultivate and promote all forms of diversity and to foster health and well-being throughout New Mexico by weaving cultural humility and respect for all people.

About UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center:

The University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer Center is looking for candidates of all experience levels to fill multiple open radiation therapist positions. The department of Radiation Oncology is growing and we are looking for motivated candidates who embrace change, innovation, patient safety and above all, excellent patient care.

This position will be located at the University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer Center (UNMCCC). The Comprehensive Cancer Center (UNMCCC) is a statewide provider of cancer care and is influential in the cancer field throughout New Mexico and the nation. The Official Cancer Center of New Mexico, the UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center, is the only academic healthcare facility dedicated to both cancer research and patient care. We are also the only cancer center in New Mexico designated by the National Cancer Institute (NCI), and one of just 66 premier Net-designated centers nationwide. We employee over 200 research scientists and staff over 100 clinicians, and at any one time participate in around 300 clinical trials. Our clinic saw over 15,800 cancer patients from every county in New Mexico and more than 137,000 patient visits. We currently serve 65 percent of the adults and virtually all of the children in New Mexico newly diagnosed with cancer

Benefits:

UNMMG offers a competitive salary and an attractive benefit package which includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance as well as tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off plan and 403b retirement for benefits eligible employees.

Apply to our Medical Radiation Dosimetrist opportunity with UNM Medical Group, Inc. today to learn more!