Inova Health System
Medical Dosimetrist 1
VA · US
About the role
We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 26,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best-in-class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better — to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare.
Inova Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.
Inova Center for Personalized Health is looking for a dedicated Dosimetrist 1 to join the team. This role will be full-time from Monday – Friday, Sign-on bonus
Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.
Featured Benefits:
- Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
- Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day.
- Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
- Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.
Job Responsibilities:
- Utilizes patient-specific data, such as CT scans, MRI images, and patient medical histories, to support the treatment planning process. Contour organ at risk per department standards.
- Independently designs, develops, and optimizes radiation treatment plans in collaboration with the radiation oncology team for patients with simple to intermediate complexities and disease sites.
- Utilizes treatment planning software and computer programs to calculate the appropriate radiation dosage and beam arrangements while considering patient-specific factors and critical structures.
- Evaluates and refines treatment plans to ensure they meet prescribed dose and safety guidelines while minimizing potential side effects. Assess target coverage, conformity, and OAR sparing against prescription and dose constraints; iterate to meet clinical goals and document trade-offs.
- Maintains accurate and detailed records of treatment plans, patient information, and all relevant data in compliance with regulatory standards. Complete plan documents and transfer plans to the OIS accurately for physics review and treatment.
- Stays updated on the latest advancements in radiation therapy, dosimetry techniques, and treatment planning technologies through continuous learning and professional development opportunities. Maintains board-eligible status and pursue the CMD credentials within 12 months of hire.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Additional Requirements
- Education - Bachelor's degree in Dosimetry or related field
- Certification - Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board Eligible