PeerSource Oncology is seeking an experienced Chief Medical Dosimetrist for a full‑time, direct‑hire opportunity with a highly reputable proton therapy program in New York. This is an excellent chance to join a collaborative clinical team delivering high‑quality patient care while working with advanced technologies. The role offers competitive compensation, a sign‑on bonus, strong benefits, and long‑term career stability.
Summary
The Medical Dosimetrist delivers high‑quality proton therapy treatment planning, contributes to clinical protocol development, and supports quality assurance initiatives. The role requires strong collaboration with the clinical team, participation in training and development programs, and adherence to departmental and regulatory standards. The Dosimetrist plays a key part in maintaining safe, effective, and patient‑centered radiation therapy services.
Technology & Clinical Environment
- Treatment Planning Systems: Eclipse, RayStation
- Additional Software: MIM
- Oncology Information Systems / EMR: Aria preferred
- Clinical Setting: Proton therapy environment with exposure to radiation (ALARA), infectious diseases, blood/body fluids, electrical equipment, and chemicals
- Work Environment: Close‑proximity clinical workspace with limited natural light; adherence to universal precautions and safety protocols required
Responsibilities
- Produce accurate proton therapy treatment plans with complete setup instructions
- Compute dose distributions and generate isodose curves
- Provide guidance on complex patient setups, localization, immobilization, and custom device fabrication
- Design and implement quality assurance and planning procedures
- Collaborate with physicians, physicists, and therapists to develop and maintain clinical protocols
- Support physicists in dosimetry calibration, QA, clinical projects, and new procedure development
- Participate in NYPC training programs and support visiting students, residents, and trainees
- Maintain competency in caring for patients across all age groups
- Identify and report process improvement opportunities to the Director of Medical Physics
- Communicate resource needs for budgeting purposes
- Comply with all NYPC policies, including HIPAA privacy regulations
- Perform other job‑related duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in physics or related field or graduation from a JRCERT‑accredited Medical Dosimetry Program
- Certification by the Medical Dosimetry Certification Board (MDCB) or board‑eligible
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work flexible hours as needed
- Strong time‑management and workflow prioritization skills
- Experience with OIS/EMR and treatment planning systems (Eclipse, RayStation, MIM); Aria experience preferred
- Proton treatment planning experience preferred; photon experience desirable but not required for new JRCERT graduates
No third parties.
PeerSource Oncology is a nationwide recruiting firm that prioritizes building strong relationships with the talented professionals we are fortunate to serve. We offer locum contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire opportunities throughout the US and support W2 as well as independent consultants working on a Corp-to-Corp basis. W2 benefits with PeerSource include health, dental, vision, and life insurance as well as a matching retirement plan. Contact us for more details!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $130,000.00 - $145,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Experience with OIS/EMR and treatment planning systems, Varian ProBeam, Eclipse, and RayStation
- Bachelor of Science in physics or related field or graduation from a JRCERT‑accredited Medical Dosimetry Program
License/Certification:
- MDCB Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
