Dosimetry Supervisor

Our founders pioneered community-based cancer care because they believed in making the best available cancer care accessible to all communities, allowing people to fight cancer at home with the critical support of family and friends nearby. Our mission is still the same today - at Texas Oncology, we use leading-edge technology and research to deliver high-quality, high-touch, evidence-based cancer care to help our patients achieve “More breakthroughs.

Overview:

 

Texas Oncology is looking for a Dosimetry Supervisor to join our team!  This full-time position will support the Gulf Coast Region in TX. Our Region has 9 radiation oncology treatment sites, 10 dosimetrists, 10 physicists, 1 dosimetry student and 2 physics residents.

 

Texas Oncology is the largest community oncology provider in the country and has approximately 600+ providers in 220+ sites across Texas and southeastern Oklahoma.  Our founders pioneered community-based cancer care because they believed in making the best available cancer care accessible to all communities, allowing people to fight cancer at home with the critical support of family and friends nearby. Our mission is still the same today - at Texas Oncology, we use leading-edge technology and research to deliver high-quality, high-touch, evidence-based cancer care to help our patients achieve “More breakthroughs. More victories.” ® in their fight against cancer.  Today, Texas Oncology treats half of all Texans diagnosed with cancer on an annual basis. 

 

Why work for us? 

Come join our team that is responsible for helping lead Texas Oncology in treating more patients diagnosed with cancer than any other provider in Texas.  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 incentiveprogram designed to attract, retain, and reward top talent. 

 

 

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. Oversee 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.

 

 The essential duties and responsibilities (including but not limited to):

• 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 physicians. Interprets and delineates anatomy and anatomical positioning on various imaging modalities.
• Assist with interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and 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 a clean, safe, and organized work environment.

Qualifications:

 

The ideal candidate for the Dosimetry Supervisor will have the following background and experience.

• Associate’s degree in physical science and a graduate of a formal dosimetry program.
• At least seven 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 accommodation will be offered 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 accommodation will be offered 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. May require travel as needed to support dosimetry services for assigned region. Estimated travel is up to 30%.