Dosimetrist Supervisor - Webster - Texas Oncology

Description

Overview

This hybrid position will support the greater Gulf Coast region based out of Houston, Texas. Texas Oncology is seeking a full-time, team-oriented Dosimetrist Supervisor to join our team. Texas Oncology has more than 220 sites of service throughout Texas, with more than 600+ providers. The Gulf Coast region is experiencing exciting growth and the addition of multiple sites throughout the greater Houston area. With this growth comes the opportunity to impact patient care and contribute to impacting the community. Come join our growing team.

The Gulf Coast dosimetry team has 7 full time Dosimetrist, 2 part time Dosimetrist, and 1 PRN Dosimetrist that this position will have oversight. This position will support 9 Texas Oncology clinics throughout the region.

Why work for us?

Texas Oncology delivers high-quality, high-touch care to help cancer patients achieve "More breakthroughs. More victories." in their fight against cancer. We are an independent, physician-led practice delivering leading-edge technology and treatment options and conducting innovative research. Founders of the practice pioneered community-based care to enable more cancer patients to receive high-quality care while staying close to the critical support of family and friends.

We offer our employees a competitive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term disability coverage, a generous PTO program, a 401k plan that comes with a company match, a Wellness program that rewards you practicing a healthy lifestyle, and lots of other great perks such as Tuition Reimbursement, an Employee Assistance program and discounts on some of your favorite retailers.

Join a Team That Invests in Your Future

At Texas Oncology, we recognize the long-term impact of our people and are committed to rewarding performance and potential. That's why select roles may be eligible to participate in our Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP): an incentive program designed to attract, retain, and reward top talent.

What is the Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP)?

Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP): is an incentive program that typically vests over a three-year period and is tied to both individual performance and the operational success of Texas Oncology. Awards are discretionary and based on your position, performance, and potential for future career growth at Texas Oncology. Awards are reviewed and approved during the annual compensation review. LTIP awards are subject to your continued employment through the award payment date, and are governed by the written terms and conditions of the LTIP document.

Responsibilities

What does the Dosimetry Supervisor do? Responsible for the planning, coordination, and evaluation of the dosimetry staff for multiple sites. In collaboration with the medical physicist and radiation oncologist, designs treatment plans by means of computer and/or manual computation to determine a treatment field technique that will deliver a prescribed radiation dose. Uses multi-modality imaging studies to create and verify therapy portals. Oversees regional dosimetry staff. Performs patient-specific quality assurance techniques under the direction of the physicist. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, including the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Works under the direct supervision of a qualified Medical Physicist.
• Acts in a capacity to schedule coverage and direct planning goals.
• Organizes clinical treatment trials and procedures.
• Participates in QA program to assure accuracy of treatment plan and delivery.
• Accurately and independently creates radiation therapy treatment plans using computer software and various imaging modalities as indicated by physician.
• Interprets and delineates anatomy and anatomical positioning on various imaging modalities.
• Assists with interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, directing work; appraising performance, and rewarding and disciplining employees.
• Functions as the director of the ongoing education and instruction of newly hired dosimetrists and students.
• Together with the Chief Physicist, creates SMART goals for direct reports.
• Assures dosimetry needs are met and schedules coverage for a multiple-site format as needed.
• Establishes and leads weekly meetings to provide and support the needs of the dosimetry team.
• Supports means for tracking and reporting individual dosimetrist productivity.
• Assists in the decision-making process related to the proposal for the purchase of capital equipment by evaluating and communicating the needs of the dosimetry department.
• Maintains clean, safe, and organized work environment.

Travel Requirement

• May require travel as needed to support dosimetry services for assigned region. Estimated travel is up to 30%.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associates Degree in physical science and a graduate of a formal dosimetry program (preferred) or Associates degree in physical science and hold a valid state license for radiation therapy also having obtained ARRT certification for Radiation Therapy.
• At least seven (7) years of direct dosimetry experience are required.
• Must be a Certified Medical Dosimetrist (CMD) and hold a valid state license for radiation therapy.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must have the ability to utilize components of the treatment planning computer including but not limited to the use of keyboards, digitizers, trackball and mouse controls. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle or feel; have sufficient visual acuity to distinguish structures and isodose displays on computer monitor. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Requires hearing corrected to normal range.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in an office environment. Involves frequent contact with staff. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to direct contact with patients with potential for exposure to blood, toxic substances, ionizing radiation and other conditions common to a clinic environment.