Job Description

This position is still at the proposal stage and is awaiting award.

This position will support the US Department of Veterans Affairs Critical Staffing Program. The person in this position will represent International SOS and provide services outlined below:

International SOS is looking for an individual who is an experienced Dosimetrist to calculate and plan the optimal radiation doses for cancer treatment, ensuring that radiation is delivered accurately and safely to target tumors while minimizing exposure to healthy tissues. They collaborate with radiation oncologists and medical physicists to develop precise treatment plans that maximize therapeutic effectiveness and patient safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out medical dosimetry functions with certified Medical Dosimetrist. Certification by the Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board and shall receive technical direction from the VA Radiation Oncologist and/or Contractor’s Medical Physicist.
• Functions as a technical supervisor of medical dosimetry services and oversee medical dosimetry quality assurance activities.
• Perform, in conjunction with the Contractor’s Medical Physicist, treatment planning for SRS/SRT, HDR brachytherapy, IMRT, and IGRT.
• Be present during patient treatment for HDR brachytherapy.
• Design treatment plans by means of computer and/or manual computation that will deliver a prescribed radiation dose and field placement technique in accordance with the VA Radiation Oncologist prescription to a defined tumor volume.
• Consider dose-limiting structures in the design of treatment plans and document dose in accordance with VA Radiation Oncologist prescription.
• Support shall assist with treatment simulations and tumor localization on dedicated devices, including computer tomography and MRI, when indicated, for radiation therapy treatment planning.
• Assist in planning and oversee fabrication of compensating filters, custom shields, wedges, and other beam modifying devices.
• Assist in the planning, oversee and supervise production of molds, casts, and other immobilization devices.
• Assist radiation therapy staff in the implementation of the treatment plan including the correct use of immobilization devices, compensators, wedges, field arrangements, and any treatment variable associated with treatment planning implementation.
• Perform calculation methods for the delivery of prescribed dose, and subsequent documentation in patient files, and verification of the mathematical accuracy of all calculations using a system established by the Contractor’s Medical Physicist.
• Provide dosimetry and technical support to Contractor’s Medical Physicist, in radiation protection, qualitative and quantitative machine calibration, and quality assurance of the radiation therapy equipment.
• Assist in the application of specific methods of dosimetry, including ion chamber, TLD, or film measurements as directed by the Contractor’s Medical Physicist.

This list is non-exhaustive, and the role holder may be required to undertake additional duties that are not specifically listed above.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements/Certifications:

• Must be a Certified Medical Dosimetrist, certified by the Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board.
• Must possess two years of continuous work experience within the last two years.
• In addition, must possess the following experience:
  • 2 years' experience in performing QA procedures.
  • 1 year experience in CMD experience in a healthcare system that is ACR/APEx certified.
  • 1 year experience in Varian Linear Accelerators, including TrueBeam with Brain Lab and Rapid Arc or equivalent.
  • 1 years' experience in Image Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT) including Cone Beam CT following standards of TG-142.
  • 1 year of experience in Eclipse treatment planning system, as well as ARIA record & verify system, including the following treatment modalities: SRS, SRT, SBRT, and IMRT following standards of TG-53.
  • 1 year experience in MapCheck and ArcCheck or equivalent.
  • 1 year experience in GE Discovery CT Simulator or equivalent.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Education Required:

• Graduate from a qualifying educational program for radiography or radiation therapy technology from an accredited college University Hospital, medical school or post-secondary technical or vocational school. Program must have been accredited at the time of education or training by Joint Commission on Accreditation of Hospitals or by the American Osteopathic Association.

Physical Requirements:

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
• Work involves sitting and standing for prolonged periods of time.
• May require bending, stooping and lifting up to 15 lbs.

Other Special Qualifications:

• Must be able to read, write, and speak English to effectively communicate.
• US Citizen or Permanent Resident Card is required.
• Pass/possess VA Public Trust Clearance.

Additional information required for final submission:

• Resume detailing all experience items noted in PWS Section 2.3.3.
• Copy of certification from the Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board
• Copy of License
• NPI
• Letter of Commitment signed by provider and NAUHS JV

Additional Information

Pay range is based on several factors and may vary in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. Final salary and offer will be determined by the applicant’s background, experience, skills, internal equity, and alignment with geographical market data.

Min: $50/hr Max $60/hr

Benefits – Full-time positions are eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Additional benefits include a 401k plan paid time off and an annual bonus. International SOS complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws

International SOS Government Medical Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with the applicable federal, state and local laws.

International SOS Government Medical Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.