Chief of Dosimetry

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The Chief of Dosimetry reports to the Director of Radiation Oncology Physics and is a member of the physics leadership team. S/he helps plan and manage all the dosimetry programs and activities of Radiation Oncology Services across the Smilow Cancer Hospital enterprise. Working collaboratively with other department managers, s/he represents dosimetry in developing and executing short and long term goals that strive to achieve the mission and vision of the Department. The Chief of Dosimetry must be knowledgeable of the overall characteristics and clinical relevance of radiation oncology treatment planning systems, treatment machines, imaging equipment and brachytherapy procedures; and must have the expertise and experience necessary to devise/implement new treatment planning techniques and review the work of the staff dosimetrists. The Chief of Dosimetry initiates projects in related areas, including teaching, research and quality assurance. Performs all job responsibilities in a manner that ensures customer satisfaction and promotes positive and constructive working relationships within the department and throughout the YNHH community.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

1. Manages, coordinates and supports the daily activities of the medical dosimetry staff. Assists in unusual treatment planning cases. As needed, supplements the dosimetry staff in the operation of the dosimetry section. Monitors adherence to quality assurance procedures pertaining to the Medical Dosimetry section. Represents the Radiation Physics department at YNHH and Radiation Oncology department, meetings.

1.1 Provides input to the Director regarding performance of the medical dosimetry staff and conducts yearly performance reviews.

2. Assists the Director with the Radiation Physics department budget; and verifies the accuracy of dosimetry/physics charge capture.

2.1 Collaborates with YNHH and YMS billing to verify the accurate use of charge codes.

3. Participates in the development and implementation of new clinical planning and treatment techniques, treatment planning systems, and departmental procedures and policies.

3.1 Collaborates with the radiation oncologists, physicists, dosimetrists and the chief radiation therapist, in the development of new treatment techniques and Radiation Oncology/Physics departmental policies.

4. Coordinates and teaches medical dosimetry to residents, dosimetry and RT students and others, as assigned.

4.1 Participate in residents education in dosimetry.

5. Maintains continuing education in treatment planning techniques and advances in medical dosimetry. Participates in department educational meetings.

5.1 Keeps medical dosimetry certification current and reviews pertinent professional journals.

EDUCATION

Master's or PhD degree in Physics or Medical Physics (or a closely related discipline) or relevant advanced professional degree (e.g., MBA or MHA).

EXPERIENCE

Eight (8) years of experience in a clinical environment performing Radiation Therapy Physics and/or Dosimetry.

LICENSURE

Certified by the Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board (MDCB) or by the American Board of Radiology in Therapeutic Medical Physics (or equivalent board).

SPECIAL SKILLS

Knowledge of YNHH administrative policies and procedures. Excellent supervisory, management, instructional and technical skills, interpersonal communication skills, organizational skills. Intermediate/Advanced computer skills. Thorough knowledge of the principles and techniques of radiation oncology, medical imaging, and medical physics and dosimetry. A working knowledge of radiation safety and the rules and regulations of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and State Department of Health. Knowledge of the department's treatment planning software programs and techniques for 3-D CRT, IMRT, IGRT and SRS treatment planning protocols.

PHYSICAL DEMAND

NA