Medical Dosimetrist

Overview

Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY) is one of the largest multi-disciplinary groups in the country whose main purpose is to nurture and embolden the healthcare providers who take care of the most fragile and vulnerable patients in New York City. PAGNY people do more than diagnose and treat; we uplift the spirits and dignity of patients because we love what we do, and it shows. PAGNY is committed to recruiting and retaining productive and enthusiastic physicians and promotes our health professionals' wellness.

PAGNY is comprised of over 4,000 physicians and healthcare professionals who provide services to NYC Health + Hospitals (H+H), the largest public health system in the United States.  Our practitioners are highly skilled professionals with outstanding credentials who deliver the highest level of quality healthcare to patients throughout New York City.  

NYC Health + Hospitals/Kings County operates a world-renowned Level 1 Trauma Center, one of only three in the borough, which serves 2.6 million residents of Brooklyn and Staten Island.  NYC Health + Hospitals/Kings County maintains close relationships with NYC Health + Hospitals' diagnostic, post-acute, and long-term care centers. The hospital is academically affiliated with SUNY Downstate Medical Center.

 

Responsibilities

A medical dosimetrist will communicate the patient's treatment plan to the radiation therapists by providing field arrangements, beam modification devices, and any concerns that may arise during treatment planning phase. The medical dosimetrist can contribute to quality assurance and safety is by providing technical and physics support. This support could be in radiation protection, qualitative machine calibrations, and/or quality assurance of the radiation oncology equipment.

The medical dosimetrist is a vital member of the radiation oncology team who performs calculations for accurate delivery of the radiation oncologist's prescribed dose, documents pertinent information in the patient record, and verifies the mathematical accuracy of all calculation

 

 

 

SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

Prepare computerized plans for radiation therapy patients (EBRT and Brachytherapy)

Under the direction on the chief physicist, assures compliance with all radiation safety and protection regulations and requirements

Participates in interdisciplinary health team conferences to assess patients and family's needs and plans patient care programs

Actively participates in CQl/Pl program and activities

Check patient's charts to assure the prescribed delivery of radiation

Maintains clinical competence by attending continuing education programs           

Ensures proper operation and maintenance of patient management equipment

Qualifications

• Certified by MDCB (or must get obtain certification within one year of employment)
• Bachelors Degree
• Experience preferred
• Proof of Covid-19 vaccination is required prior to hire

Benefits include:

• Competitive compensation package
• 10% 401K company contribution after one year of service
• Choice of a three-tiered nearly FREE medical plan
• Excellent dental insurance including orthodontics coverage
• Generous paid time off program

 

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

MinUSD $131,000.00/Yr.MaxEmployment Type: FULL_TIME