Radiation Therapy Dosimetrist jobs in Albuquerque, NM

Radiation Therapy Dosimetrist calculates computerized isodose plans for radiation oncology patients. Computes standard dose calculations and determines computerized generation of isodose curves for external beam hyperthermia and brachytherapy radiation treatment programs. Being a Radiation Therapy Dosimetrist calculates treatment machine settings, documents calculations, and records treatment data in therapy chart. Interprets physician prescriptions to develop a therapeutic treatment plan. Additionally, Radiation Therapy Dosimetrist typically requires completion of a training program in medical dosimetry and ARRT registration in radiation therapy. Requires a bachelor's degree of physical or biological sciences. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Radiation Therapy Dosimetrist's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Medical Radiation Dosimetrist
  • UNM Medical Group
  • Albuquerque, NM FULL_TIME
  • 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!

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MD - Radiation Oncologist
  • RADIATION ONCOLOGY
  • Albuquerque, NM FULL_TIME
  • Responsibilities: Summary: Diagnose and treat cancer and tumors with radiation therapy. Responsibilities: Use the scope of knowledge required to provide appropriate medical evaluation of each patient,...
  • 8 Days Ago

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Radiation Therapist - Radiation Oncology
  • UNM Medical Group
  • Albuquerque, NM FULL_TIME
  • UNM Medical Group, Inc. is hiring for a Radiation Therapist to join our UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center. This opportunity is a full-time day shift opening located in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Sign-on B...
  • 7 Days Ago

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Radiation Therapist / Radiation Therapist
  • Cross Country Healthcare
  • Albuquerque, NM FULL_TIME
  • Job Description As a radiation therapist, you'll help treat patients with cancer using radiation. Working closely with radiation oncologists and the cancer care team at a hospital, radiation center, c...
  • 10 Days Ago

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Radiation Therapist
  • Lovelace Health System, Inc.
  • Albuquerque, NM FULL_TIME
  • OverviewJoin our team as a day shift, PRN, Satellite Oncology Radiation Therapist in Albuquerque, NM. Fulfilling your purpose begins here: People First, Always. Here's how we take care of our people: ...
  • 20 Days Ago

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Radiation Therapist
  • Trustaff
  • Albuquerque, NM FULL_TIME
  • As a Radiation Therapist, also sometimes called a Therapeutic Radiographer, you'll use ionizing radiation to treat diseases like cancer. Working as a part of the greater oncology care team, you'll gat...
  • 10 Days Ago

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NM-RN-PCU-Days-6366 DPod-PH
  • TotalMed
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • We are seeking a Registered Nurse-Step Down Unit for a travel assignment in Albuquerque New Mexico.
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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NM-RN-PCU-Nights-6366-PH
  • TotalMed
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • We are seeking a Registered Nurse-Step Down Unit for a travel assignment in Albuquerque New Mexico.
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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NM-RN-PCU-Nights-6366 DPod-PH
  • TotalMed
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • We are seeking a Registered Nurse-Step Down Unit for a travel assignment in Albuquerque New Mexico.
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Customer Service Associate - Work From Home
  • Spade Recruiting
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • Spade is looking for a customer service associate. This person will drive customer satisfaction by fielding inquiries, a...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Health Physicist - Internal Dosimetrist (Early/Mid-Career) - Onsite
  • Sandia
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • About Sandia Sandia National Laboratories is the nation's premier science and engineering lab for national security and ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Health Physicist - Internal Dosimetrist (Early/Mid-Career) - Onsite
  • Sandia
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • About Sandia Sandia National Laboratories is the nation's premier science and engineering lab for national security and ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Travel Dosimetrist - $4,331 per week
  • Stability Healthcare
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • Epic Oncology Staffing is seeking a travel Dosimetrist for a travel job in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Job Description & Re...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Travel Dosimetrist - $4,331 per week
  • Stability Healthcare
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • Epic Oncology Staffing is seeking a travel Dosimetrist for a travel job in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Job Description & Re...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

According to the United States Census Bureau, Albuquerque has a total area of 189.5 square miles (490.9 km2), of which 187.7 square miles (486.2 km2) is land and 1.8 square miles (4.7 km2), or 0.96%, is water. Albuquerque lies within the northern, upper edges of the Chihuahuan Desert ecoregion, based on long-term patterns of climate, associations of plants and wildlife, and landforms, including drainage patterns. Located in central New Mexico, the city also has noticeable influences from the adjacent Colorado Plateau semi-desert, Arizona-New Mexico Mountains, and Southwest plateaus and plains ...
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Income Estimation for Radiation Therapy Dosimetrist jobs
$114,202 to $135,364
Albuquerque, New Mexico area prices
were up 2.5% from a year ago

Radiation Therapy Dosimetrist in Pocatello, ID
This is professional work in the development of individual radiation treatment plans.  Provides technical information and support to radiation therapists, physicians, and physicists; performs simple three dimensional conformal (3-D) and Volumetric Arc treatment planning (VMAT) and dose calculations for patients receiving radiotherapy; accepts assigned responsibilities for quality assurance radiation therapy procedures under the direction of the chief physicist.
December 02, 2019
Radiation Therapy Dosimetrist in Rochester, MN
If you have a bachelor’s degree in radiation therapy or radio technology, this program is a way for you to take the next step in your career.
February 24, 2020
Radiation Therapy Dosimetrist in Denver, CO
A radiation oncologist will prescribe a particular dose of radiation based on the location and size of your tumor.
February 19, 2020