Performs a variety of functions to provide for radiation therapy treatment planning for patients. Participates in treatment planning committees and participate in clinical research projects.

This position is a hybrid remote role. Regional candidates are preferred: however, applicants located outside the region and in a DH-approved state (see below) may be considered for a fully remote arrangement.

D-H approved states: •Alabama •Alaska •Arizona •Colorado •Connecticut •Florida •Georgia •Idaho •Illinois •Indiana •Iowa •Kansas •Kentucky •Louisiana •Maine •Maryland •Massachusetts •Michigan •Minnesota •Missouri 
•Nevada •New Hampshire •New York •North Carolina •Ohio •Pennsylvania •Rhode Island •South Carolina •Tennessee •Texas •Vermont •Virginia •Washington •Wisconsin. 

1. Provides Radiation treatment planning for external beam irradiation and brachytherapy. Develops individualized 3-D treatment plans for Radiation therapy patients. Monitors and promotes the implementation of these radiation treatment plans for the individual patient. Designs of custom beam modifying and patient immobilization devices. Performs hand calculation for simple treatments not requiring graphic plans.
2. Provides quality assurance of patient treatment through weekly review of patient charts and attending general chart rounds.
3. Provides the physicians with physics consultations. Assists during conventional and CT-aided simulations.
4. Teaches Radiation Therapy students, residents and other staff members.
5. Participates in Radiation Treatment planning committees designed to improve patient care and treatment. These committees are in conjunction with the RTT’s, simulator RTT’s and the physicians.
6. May participate in special projects and/or procedures such as IMRT, IORT, prostate seed implants, SRS/SRT, radioactive material administration and linac commissioning.
7. May participate in clinical research projects in conjunction with Physicists.
8. Performs other duties as required or assigned.

• Bachelor of Science degree with 1 year of relevant clinical experience or the equivalent in education and experience required.
• Strong background in science, mathematics or engineering with college-level courses in anatomy & physiology, clinical oncology, atomic & nuclear physics, diagnostic physics, radiation therapy physics, calculus and analytic geometry, linear algebra and vector analysis.
• Must possess the ability to communicate with a wide variety of other health care providers.
• Must be a self-starter who is detail oriented, with the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Must have minimal computer skills.

• Certification from the Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board (MDCB) preferred
• Registered Radiation Therapist and/or ABR/ABMP certification would also be considered.