Senior Dosimetrist
- Employer
- St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
- Location
- St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
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- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
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Job Details
Overview
There is a reason St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is consistently ranked on Fortune Magazine’s “100 Best Places to Work For” list. At our world-class pediatric research hospital, every one of our professionals share our commitment to make a difference in the lives of the children we serve. There is a unique bond when you are part of a team that gives their all to advance the treatments and cures of pediatric catastrophic diseases. The result is a collaborative, positive environment where everyone, regardless of their role, receives the resources, support, and encouragement to advance and grow their careers. The Department of Radiation Oncology at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital anticipates hiring a Dosimetrist to support clinical and research activities and interact with investigators in the St. Jude Comprehensive Cancer Center who direct collaborative clinical trials and investigators working in the Global Pediatric Medicine program. The ideal candidate will possess outstanding interpersonal and organizational skills and demonstrate strong attention to detail. Department of Radiation OncologyDepartment of Radiation Oncology is a full-service department dedicated to clinical research and treatment. With the mission of providing expert and compassionate clinical care, the department has the largest team in the U.S. devoted to pediatric radiation oncology. TechnologyThe department houses the world’s first proton therapy center dedicated solely to the treatment of children. The proton center is equipped with two gantry rooms and a fixed beam room. Each room has dedicated pencil beam scanning nozzles, robotic patient positioning, and cone-beam CT. The department has a linear accelerator used for photon therapy and multiple imaging platforms for treatment planning and on-treatment evaluation. Imaging platforms include a dual-layer spectral CT, digital PET-CT, and state of the art 1.5T and 3.0T MR systems. The department supports multiple treatment planning and image-processing systems. StaffingThe clinical physics section is comprised of 6 physicists, 4 dosimetrists, 2 medical physics assistants, and an accelerator engineer. The team is responsible for planning radiation therapy for 300 pediatric patients each year and is supported by a cadre of clinicians and researchers specializing in radiation oncology, pediatric oncology nursing, radiation therapy, informatics, and medical physics. About MemphisThis position is based in Memphis, TN; relocation assistance is available. Memphis is a family-friendly metropolitan area that more than a million residents call home. Memphis is recognized for its world-class music, food, and hospitality. Cost of living is one of our biggest attractions; in fact, Money listed Memphis as one of the least expensive cities in which to raise a child. Mild winters and beautiful green spaces make the city a magnet for outdoor enthusiasts – there are over 200 miles of bike-friendly lanes with more being added. Forbes recently named Memphis the 4th happiest city in which to work. Why live anywhere else? Work Schedule:Monday- Friday 8am-5pm Take the first step to join our team by applying now!
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities· Perform photon and proton treatment planning· Support treatment planning activities, including CT and MR simulation, image registration, dose accumulation, and adaptive planning· Present treatment planning information at clinical conferences· Organize and summarize treatment planning data for medical records, research, and education· Collaborate with members of the department to develop guidelines for clinical trials· Contribute to workflow improvement, implementation of new technology and patient safety initiatives
Minimum Education
Dosimetrist/Senior Dosimetrist
Minimum Experience
Dosimetrist
Required Credentials
Dosimetrist/Senior Dosimetrist
Other Information
St. Jude is an Equal Opportunity EmployerNo Search Firms:St. Jude Children's Research Hospital does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. Please do not call or email. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee or other representative at St. Jude via email, the internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place and approved by HR will result in no fee being paid in the event the candidate is hired by St. Jude. 47813
There is a reason St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is consistently ranked on Fortune Magazine’s “100 Best Places to Work For” list. At our world-class pediatric research hospital, every one of our professionals share our commitment to make a difference in the lives of the children we serve. There is a unique bond when you are part of a team that gives their all to advance the treatments and cures of pediatric catastrophic diseases. The result is a collaborative, positive environment where everyone, regardless of their role, receives the resources, support, and encouragement to advance and grow their careers. The Department of Radiation Oncology at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital anticipates hiring a Dosimetrist to support clinical and research activities and interact with investigators in the St. Jude Comprehensive Cancer Center who direct collaborative clinical trials and investigators working in the Global Pediatric Medicine program. The ideal candidate will possess outstanding interpersonal and organizational skills and demonstrate strong attention to detail. Department of Radiation OncologyDepartment of Radiation Oncology is a full-service department dedicated to clinical research and treatment. With the mission of providing expert and compassionate clinical care, the department has the largest team in the U.S. devoted to pediatric radiation oncology. TechnologyThe department houses the world’s first proton therapy center dedicated solely to the treatment of children. The proton center is equipped with two gantry rooms and a fixed beam room. Each room has dedicated pencil beam scanning nozzles, robotic patient positioning, and cone-beam CT. The department has a linear accelerator used for photon therapy and multiple imaging platforms for treatment planning and on-treatment evaluation. Imaging platforms include a dual-layer spectral CT, digital PET-CT, and state of the art 1.5T and 3.0T MR systems. The department supports multiple treatment planning and image-processing systems. StaffingThe clinical physics section is comprised of 6 physicists, 4 dosimetrists, 2 medical physics assistants, and an accelerator engineer. The team is responsible for planning radiation therapy for 300 pediatric patients each year and is supported by a cadre of clinicians and researchers specializing in radiation oncology, pediatric oncology nursing, radiation therapy, informatics, and medical physics. About MemphisThis position is based in Memphis, TN; relocation assistance is available. Memphis is a family-friendly metropolitan area that more than a million residents call home. Memphis is recognized for its world-class music, food, and hospitality. Cost of living is one of our biggest attractions; in fact, Money listed Memphis as one of the least expensive cities in which to raise a child. Mild winters and beautiful green spaces make the city a magnet for outdoor enthusiasts – there are over 200 miles of bike-friendly lanes with more being added. Forbes recently named Memphis the 4th happiest city in which to work. Why live anywhere else? Work Schedule:Monday- Friday 8am-5pm Take the first step to join our team by applying now!
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities· Perform photon and proton treatment planning· Support treatment planning activities, including CT and MR simulation, image registration, dose accumulation, and adaptive planning· Present treatment planning information at clinical conferences· Organize and summarize treatment planning data for medical records, research, and education· Collaborate with members of the department to develop guidelines for clinical trials· Contribute to workflow improvement, implementation of new technology and patient safety initiatives
Minimum Education
Dosimetrist/Senior Dosimetrist
- Bachelor of Science in Physics or related science is required or graduate of an accredited Medical Dosimetry Program through the American Association of Medical Dosimetrists (AAMD) required
- Master’s Degree in Medical Dosimetry, Health Sciences or related field preferred
Minimum Experience
Dosimetrist
- Experience in radiation oncology treatment and/or treatment planning obtained through required coursework or post graduate work is required
- Experience as a medical dosimetrist or radiation/medical physicist preferred
- Five years full-time experience as a medical dosimetrist in radiation oncology treatment and/or treatment planning is required
Required Credentials
Dosimetrist/Senior Dosimetrist
- Required: (LC: CMD-CERT) Medical Dosimetry Board Certification (CMD) required within two years of hire date
Other Information
St. Jude is an Equal Opportunity EmployerNo Search Firms:St. Jude Children's Research Hospital does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. Please do not call or email. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee or other representative at St. Jude via email, the internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place and approved by HR will result in no fee being paid in the event the candidate is hired by St. Jude. 47813
Organization
About St. Jude
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, located in Memphis, Tennessee, is one of the world's premier research and treatment centers for pediatric cancer and catastrophic childhood diseases. Scientists and clinicians work together daily to translate laboratory discoveries into clinical trials and new therapies for patients. The environment at St. Jude is highly interactive, with opportunities to collaborate with investigators across the campus. All investigators have access to state-of-the-art core facilities, including proteomics, gene-editing, bioinformatics, imaging, protein production, molecular synthesis, and high throughput small molecule screening.
For more information about postdoc life at St. Jude, visit www.stjude.org/postdoc
St. Jude is an Equal Opportunity Employer. St. Jude does not discriminate based on race, national origin, sex, genetic information, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, veteran’s status, or disabled veteran’s status with respect to employment opportunities. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment. St. Jude engages in affirmative action to increase employment opportunities for minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.
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