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The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursue our mission at MSK and around the globe. One of the world's most respected comprehensive centers devoted exclusively to cancer, we have been recognized as one of the top two cancer hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report for more than 30 years.

In compliance with applicable State regulatory authorities, COVID-19 vaccination is mandatory for all MSK staff. Staff are considered fully vaccinated upon completion of a primary vaccination series for COVID-19 (i.e., one dose of a single dose vaccine or a final dose of a multi-dose vaccine series). Exceptions from the COVID-19 vaccine requirement are permitted for those who request and receive an approved medical or fully remote exemption. Requests for medical exemption can take up to two weeks to review. Vaccination or an approved medical exemption is required to start work.

*Staff working at a MSK New Jersey location must be up to date with COVID-19 vaccination, which includes having completed the primary COVID-19 vaccination series and booster once eligible as mandated by New Jersey State. All New Jersey staff not yet eligible for a booster must receive a booster within 3 weeks of becoming eligible as a condition of continued employment at MSK.

Note: Individuals are eligible to receive a COVID-19 booster two months after completion of a primary vaccination series for COVID-19. Because vaccine-induced immunity can wane over time, MSK continues to strongly urge all staff to get a COVID-19 booster as soon as they become eligible to maintain their protective immunity for a longer period.

Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Medical Dosimetrist to join the team in the Department of Medical Physics. Under the supervision of the Chief or Lead Physicist, the incumbent will provide treatment planning support for patients receiving external beam radiotherapy.

Candidates will have the option to pick their preferred location! We offer a choice - New York (Main Campus, Westchester, Nassau or Commack) or New Jersey (Bergen, Baskin Ridge or Monmouth).

You Are:

• Knowledgeable about business and the marketplace and able to apply this knowledge to advance the organization's goals.
• Able to work effectively in an environment notable for complex, sometimes contradictory information.
• Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
• Adept at creating partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives and goals

You Will:

• Provide radiation physics support related to graphical planning and dose calculation for Radiation Oncology patients campus-wide.
• Obtain, interpret, and use patient-specific information necessary for treatment planning. This includes the physician's prescription indicating the part of the body to be treated and the dose to be delivered.
• Consult with radiation oncologists and therapists as needed throughout the planning process.
• Radiation Therapy Simulation and Treatment Delivery: Advise and interpret pertinent information obtained during simulation. Ensure correct implementation of radiation treatment plans.
• Participate in quality assurance procedures. Review of dose calculations, documentation, and patient records consistent with established guidelines.
• Teach and demonstrate principles of treatment planning, treatment planning systems, and departmental policies and procedures to junior staff, post-doctoral fellows, and others as directed.
• Prepare and give talks/lectures/case presentations and participates in departmental staff meetings and in-service training sessions.
• Attend professional association/society workshops and lectures to further develop professional skills. Assist other dosimetrists or radiotherapy physicists in the testing of new procedures and treatment techniques. Including learning experiences that stretch and build capabilities by requesting new assignments (i.e., testing computer software, and evaluating new commercial products).
• Treat patients, clients, and Center employees who depend on the quality, accuracy, and timeliness of the work as unique individuals in a respectful, courteous manner, and focuses on understanding and meeting their needs.

You Need:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent (physics or physical science preferred).
• Certified or eligible for certification by Medical Dosimetry Certification Board (See Eligibility at: https://www.mdcb.org/certification-exam-information/eligibility).
• Able to resolve radiotherapy-related issues.
• Perform mathematical calculations.
• A strong understanding of the principles of physics is required.
• Knowledge of computers and the ability to calibrate physical standards for radiation dosimetry is needed.

Periodic travel to all MSK facilities as required.

We offer flexible work arrangements with 2-3 days in the office.

Eligible experienced Dosimetrists (e.g., two or more years full-time equivalent as a Dosimetrist) will have an opportunity to be primarily remote in the Fall-Winter timeframe of 2023.

Hours vary between 7am and 11pm, Monday-Friday, with flexibility as needed.

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Ray Range: $107,400.00-$171,800.00.

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MSK is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran status or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision.

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